The Youngstown State football team plays two home & two road games in their 2025 non conference schedule.

The Penguins host Mercyhurst, Thursday, August 28.  Its the first game between the two schools. Mercyhurst is jumping to FCS.

The Penguins head to Michigan State, Saturday, September 6th and get a $725,000 pay day.

They'll host Robert Morris on September 13 before heading to Towson, who they haven't played since 1991.