{
  "id": 7002107,
  "title": "Beau Brungard accounts for 8 TDs as Youngstown State cruises past Duquesne 70-13",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/beau-brungard-accounts-for-8-tds-as-youngstown-state-cruises-past",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T22:01:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/beau-brungard-accounts-8-tds-220133223.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Youngstown State dominated a 70-13 victory over Duquesne on Saturday, with quarterback Beau Brungard leading the charge. Brungard set a single-game school record by scoring eight touchdowns, seven of which came in the first half. The junior finished the game 20 of 23 for 290 passing yards and six touchdowns, while also rushing for 111 yards and two scores on 14 carries. Backup quarterback Malachi Lewis added 117 yards passing and a score, shattering another school record for total touchdown passes in a game. Youngstown State led 49-10 at halftime, with Brungard throwing for 256 yards and six touchdowns, and rushing for 101 yards and a score. By the third quarter, Brungard had capped a 75-yard drive with a short touchdown run, extending the lead to 56-10. Duquesne's defense struggled, allowing only 13 first downs and 244 total yards. The win keeps Youngstown State at No. 10 in the Stats Perform poll, while Duquesne remains at 0-2. Youngstown State will face South Dakota State next Saturday, while Duquesne will host Washington State.",
  "summary": "Beau Brungard accounted for eight touchdowns — seven coming in the first half — and Youngstown State cruised past Duquesne 70-13 on Saturday. Brungard set a single-game school record with his sixth touchdown pass. Backup Malachi Lewis added 117 yards passing and a score to set another school record for total touchdown passes in a game.",
  "key_points": [
    "Beau Brungard sets single-game school record with 8 TDs",
    "Junior leads Youngstown State to 70-13 victory over Duquesne",
    "Malachi Lewis shatters school record with 3 TD passes"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Beau Brungard accounts for 8 TDs as Youngstown State cruises past Duquesne 70-13",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/beau-brungard-accounts-for-8-tds-as-youngstown-state-cruises-past-7005735",
        "published": "2026-09-12T22:06:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Mississippi State races past Minnesota 38-13 with another clinic by rising star QB Kamario Taylor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/mississippi-state-races-past-minnesota-38-13-with-another-clinic-by",
        "published": "2026-09-12T23:16:53.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}