2025 Football Gameday Promotions

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Schedule

Aug. 28 vs. Mercyhurst

2025 Season Opener
Football Schedule Magnet Giveaway presented by Mr. Rooter Plumbing, McDonald's, Compco and 21 WFMJ
Car Coach Display Day
YSU Student T-Shirt Giveaway
Lakeside High School Band performing at halftime
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. 6 vs. Robert Morris

21st Annual State Farm Kids Day at the YSU Softball Complex (11 a.m.)
YSU Car Window Cling Giveaway
YSU Student T-Shirt Giveaway
Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School Band performing at halftime
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. 4 vs. South Dakota State

YSU Family Day
Medical Mutual Faculty & Staff Appreciation Game
YSU Stadium Flag Giveaway
YSU Student T-Shirt Giveaway
Howland High School Band performing at halftime
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. 25 vs. Murray State

85th Annual Homecoming Game
YSU Alumni Band Performance
YSU Stadium Cup giveaway presented by Lyden Oil, Roof Rite, Key Kutterz and 21 WFMJ
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)

Nov. 8 vs. Southern Illinois

Mr. Rooter Plumbing Youth Football Day
YSU Piggy Bank 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. 15 vs. Indiana State

Senior Day
Team Picture Giveaway
NECA-IBEW Military Appreciation Game
910th Airlift Wing C-130 Pregame Flyover
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 August 2025