Kickoff: 6:00 PM ET
Venue: Johnny Unitas® Stadium (Minnegan Field), Towson, Maryland (Capacity: ~11,000)
Broadcast: FloSports / ESPN+ / Local Radio
Weather Forecast (Towson, MD)
Temperature: ~73°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Clear skies, light winds (5–7 mph)
Impact: Ideal football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Youngstown State (2–1, Missouri Valley Football Conference):
QB Beau Brungard – Healthy; dual-threat with 478 passing yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT, plus 426 rushing yards and 6 rushing TDs.
RB rotation – Healthy; Brungard is leading rusher, but depth backs available.
WR Max Tomczak – Healthy; 14 receptions, 190 yards, 1 TD.
Defense – LB Michael Wells (2 sacks) and DB Dylan Hodge (23 tackles) both healthy.
Towson (2–1, Coastal Athletic Association):
QB Alex Indorf – Healthy; 518 passing yards, 5 TDs, 1 INT.
RB Kobe Battles – Healthy; 148 rushing yards, 1 TD.
WR Jaden Dunmore – Healthy; 11 receptions, 128 yards, 2 TDs.
Defense – LB R. Roane Jr. (21 tackles) and LB C. McClendon (21 tackles) both healthy.
Key Player Matchups
QB Beau Brungard (YSU) vs. Towson Front Seven
Brungard is YSU’s leading passer and rusher; Towson must contain his dual-threat ability.
QB Alex Indorf (Towson) vs. YSU Secondary
Indorf has been efficient with 5 TDs to 1 INT; YSU must pressure him to limit rhythm.
WR Max Tomczak (YSU) vs. Towson Corners
Tomczak is Brungard’s top target; Towson must prevent explosive plays downfield.
RB Kobe Battles (Towson) vs. YSU Linebackers
Battles’ ability to establish the run could open up play-action for Indorf.
Recent Team Form
Youngstown State Penguins (2–1)
9/13: L 41–24 @ Michigan State (FBS)
9/6: W 56–17 vs. Robert Morris
8/28: W 24–15 vs. Mercer
Trend: Offense averaging 34.7 PPG; defense allowing 24.3 PPG.
Towson Tigers (2–1)
9/13: L 44–17 @ Maryland (FBS)
9/6: W 27–22 @ Morgan State
8/28: W 27–7 @ Norfolk State
Trend: Offense averaging 23.7 PPG; defense allowing 24.3 PPG.
Series History
First-ever meeting between Youngstown State and Towson.
Betting Trends
Youngstown State:
4–1 SU in last 5 games.
2–3 ATS in last 5.
Overs hit in 3 of last 5.
Towson:
4–1 SU in last 5 games.
3–2 ATS in last 5.
Overs hit in 2 of last 5.
Head-to-Head: No prior meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Youngstown State: Profitable ATS as a road favorite; overs common when Brungard dominates on the ground.
Towson: Strong ATS at home in September; unders frequent when defense forces turnovers.
MVFC vs. CAA Trends: MVFC teams cover ~61% of the time vs. CAA opponents in September non-conference games.
Game Odds
Youngstown State Penguins – 5.5
Towson Tigers 52.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
