Gameday Promotions

• 7 17 Credit Union | $7.17 on-line tickets/free with 7 17 Credit Card
• YSU Stadium Cup giveaway presented by Lyden Oil, Roof Rite, Key Kutterz and 21 WFMJ
• YSU Student Long Sleeve T-Shirt

Gameday Guide Visitor's Guide Ticket Information  50/50 Sales Game Preview

The Youngstown State football team plays their annual Homecoming game this Saturday against Murray State at Stambaugh Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff for the contest is set for 2 p.m.

Tailgating festivities are set to begin at 8 a.m. in the M-70 (Gault Heating and Cooling), M-81 (Youngstown Tile Retail Design Center) and M-72 Tailgate Lots. Beer will be on sale in all tailgate lots at that time. Highlighting the activities in the M-70 lot will be a food trailer courtesy of 7 17 Credit Union. Fans can enjoy complimentary food choices courtesy of 7 17.

The YSU Recycling Program is holding a contest to promote recycling throughout the season in the M-81 Youngstown Tile Retail Design Center Tailgate Lot.

The YSU volleyball team will be in action at 11 a.m. at Zidian Family Arena in Beeghly Center. The Penguins will close out a two-game set against the Milwaukee Panthers. Admission is free.

The annual Homecoming Parade is set for Noon along Fifth Avenue behind the Stadium. Fans are encouraged to arrive to the stadium early as Fifth Avenue will be closed from 11:45 a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m.

Handicap parking in the M-60 Lot located south of the stadium will be available starting at 12:30 p.m. YSU Parking Services will offer golf-cart shuttle service to the South concourse elevator.

YSU is doing a hybrid of acceptable ticket methods for entry. Mobile and printed tickets will both be accepted, however mobile tickets are highly encouraged to decrease wait times. All student tickets for the 2025 campaign are digital.

The YSU Bookstore, which is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., will also be selling merchandise at the game on the West Stands Concourse. They will be accepting credit cards for purchases.

Throughout the game members of the softball team will be selling 50/50 Raffle Tickets. The 50/50 raffle is also available online. The YSU women's and men's golf teams will be selling game programs.

As always, YSU students are admitted free with a valid student ID.

For those individuals who cannot make Saturday's game can follow the game via LIVE STATS | LIVE VIDEO | LIVE AUDIO. Fans need a subscription to ESPN+ to watch the contest.

Saturday's Schedule

• 8 a.m. - Tailgate Lots (M-70, M-72 & M-81) open
• 9 a.m. - Athletic Ticket Office opens
• 9 a.m. - YSU Bookstore opens (closes at 4 pm)
• 11 a.m. – YSU Volleyball vs. Milwaukee
• 11:30 a.m. - YSU Football Team walks through M-70 tailgate lot
• Noon – Homecoming Parade along Fifth Avenue
• 12:30 p.m. - Stambaugh Stadium Gates Open
• 1 p.m. - YSU Marching Pride performance adjacent to the Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center
• 1 p.m. – Raising Cane's Tailgate Radio Show Live From M-70 Gault Heating and Cooling tailgate lot
• 1 p.m. - Mosure Hall of Gridiron Glory Opens on Concourse Level
• 1:45 p.m. - YSU Marching Pride Pregame Show
• 2 p.m. - Tailgate Lots Close
• 2:02 p.m. - YSU vs. Murray State

Halftime: YSU Marching Pride, Homecoming King and Queen announcement
Postgame: Bryant Heating & Cooling 5th Quarter Radio Show on AM 570 WKBN

Fans are encouraged to use #GoGuins and #PenguinNation when posting gameday photos and videos on Instagram and X. If you need assistance in the tailgate lot, contact YSU Police at (330) 941-3527.

Fan Services and credit card sales are available at the YSU Athletic Ticket Office inside Stambaugh Stadium.