Youngstown State Penguins Football TV Schedule, Channels, Times
How to watch live stream Youngstown State Penguins football game today, tonight, or tomorrow? What channel & time?
The Youngstown State Penguins compete in the NCAA Division I FCS as members of the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC), one of the strongest conferences in the FCS. Most conference games are streamed live on ESPN+, while FBS matchups are typically carried by the host school's television partners. After returning to the FCS Playoffs in 2025, the Penguins enter 2026 with another challenging schedule featuring an SEC road trip and several conference title contenders. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Youngstown State Penguins TV Schedule 2026
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug. 27 | Mercyhurst | 6:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Sat, Sept. 5 | at Kentucky | 1:00 PM | SEC Network+ |
| Sat, Sept. 12 | Duquesne | 2:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Sat, Sept. 19 | at South Dakota State* | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Sat, Sept. 26 | South Dakota* | 2:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Sat, Oct. 3 | at Southern Illinois* | 5:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Sat, Oct. 10 | at Indiana State* | TBD | ESPN+ |
| Sat, Oct. 17 | Northern Iowa* | 1:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Sat, Oct. 24 | BYE WEEK | - | - |
| Sat, Oct. 31 | Illinois State* (Homecoming) | TBD | ESPN+ |
| Sat, Nov. 7 | at Murray State* | TBD | ESPN+ |
| Sat, Nov. 14 | North Dakota* | TBD | ESPN+ |
| Sat, Nov. 21 | BYE WEEK | - | - |
Which Youngstown State Penguins games are worth watching in 2026?
The non-conference highlight is the September 5 trip to Kentucky, giving the Penguins another opportunity to measure themselves against an SEC opponent. Home games against Mercyhurst and regional rival Duquesne should help build momentum before MVFC play begins.
The Missouri Valley schedule is loaded with playoff-caliber matchups. The road opener at defending powerhouse South Dakota State could immediately shape the conference race, while games against South Dakota, Northern Iowa, Illinois State, and North Dakota are all likely to carry major postseason implications. Homecoming against Illinois State should be one of the biggest games at Stambaugh Stadium this season. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
* Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) game. ESPN+ is the primary streaming home for MVFC football. Kickoff times listed as TBD have not yet been officially announced and are subject to change as television selections are finalized. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
