Beau Brungard tallies 5 TDs as Youngstown State cruises by Indiana State 57-24

Terre Haute, Ind. (AP) — On Saturday, Youngstown State defeated Indiana State 57-24, with quarterback Beau Brungard tallying five touchdowns. In addition to his passing prowess, Brungard contributed significantly on the ground, rushing for two more scores. The Penguins amassed a total of 696 yards, scoring touchdowns five times throughout the game.

Jaden Gilbert led the rushers with 163 yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries. Beau Brungard scored on a 1-yard run early in the second quarter, then connected with Lynn Wyche-El for a 36-yard touchdown, giving Youngstown State a 36-17 halftime lead. The Penguins sealed the victory with a 75-yard touchdown pass from Brungard to Bryan Hunt, followed by a 16-yard score to Jeremiah Sanders and another 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.

Brungard completed 25 of 34 passes without an interception. Indiana State quarterback Brady Allen passed for 299 yards and a touchdown. Youngstown State will host Northern Iowa next Saturday, while Indiana State has a bye week before facing Illinois State on October 24.