2026 Football Gameday Promotions

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Schedule

Aug. 27 vs. Mercyhurst

2026 Season and Home Opener
Football Schedule Magnet Giveaway
Car Coach Display Day
YSU Student T-Shirt Giveaway
Raising Cane's Tailgate Radio Show (Live on 570 WKBN starting at 5 p.m.)
Bryant Heating & Cooling 5th Quarter Call-In Show (Live on 570 WKBN)

Sept. 7 vs. Duquesne

22nd Annual State Farm Kids Day at the YSU Softball Complex (11 a.m.)
YSU Clear Bag Giveaway
YSU Student T-Shirt Giveaway
Raising Cane's Tailgate Radio Show (Live on 570 WKBN starting at 1 p.m.)
Bryant Heating & Cooling 5th Quarter Call-In Show (Live on 570 WKBN)

Sept. 26 vs. South Dakota

YSU Family Day
Medical Mutual Faculty & Staff Appreciation Game
YSU Beau Brungard Jersey Keychain Giveaway
YSU Student T-Shirt Giveaway
Raising Cane's Tailgate Radio Show (Live on 570 WKBN starting at 5 p.m.)
Bryant Heating & Cooling 5th Quarter Call-In Show (Live on 570 WKBN)

Oct. 17 vs. UNI

86th Annual Homecoming Game
YSU Stadium Cup giveaway
YSU Student long sleeve shirt giveaway
Raising Cane's Tailgate Radio Show (Live on 570 WKBN starting at 1 p.m.)
Bryant Heating & Cooling 5th Quarter Call-In Show (Live on 570 WKBN)

Oct. 31 vs. North Dakota

Mr. Rooter Plumbing Youth Football Day
YSU Pencil Pouch Giveaway
Raising Cane's Tailgate Radio Show (Live on 570 WKBN starting at 1 p.m.)
Bryant Heating & Cooling 5th Quarter Call-In Show (Live on 570 WKBN)

Nov. 14 vs. Illinois State

Senior Day
7 17 Credit Union Ticket Promo Day
Team Picture Giveaway
NECA-IBEW Military Appreciation Game
Raising Cane's Tailgate Radio Show (Live on 570 WKBN starting at 11 a.m.)
Bryant Heating & Cooling 5th Quarter Call-In Show (Live on 570 WKBN)

Social Media Promotions

Varsity Club

YSU football victories at Stambaugh Stadium during the 2025 season are presented by Varsity Club Youngstown. Varsity Club Youngstown is located in downtown Youngstown and is the preferred location for pregame and postgame. Show the Penguins Win social media post and receive $5 off an appetizer. Offer is for dine-in only and valid the day of the game and the next day. Not valid with any appetizer specials. One coupon per person.

The Elmton

If the Penguins score 31 points at home, fans can buy a 12-inch pizza and get a free 8-inch cheese pizza. Fans must present their game ticket to qualify for the deal. The offer is valid for up to five days following the game.

Fox's Pizza Den

If YSU scores in the second quarter of a home game, all fans will receive free breadsticks with a purchase of an extra-large pizza by showing their game ticket or the coordinating social media post. The offer is valid for the day following the game only.

All Promotions Subject to Change | Schedule as of July 2026