Penguin Nation Fans Podcast w/ Gino Leone
The ’Penguin Nation Fans Podcast’ covers all things Youngstown State University sports related and focuses primarily on the football and basketball programs. Looking for valuable insight, recruiting updates, fun discussions, and more regarding YSU and the landscape surrounding them? Well you’re in the right place!
Episodes
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YSU vs. Kentucky Preview | Can the Penguins Compete With the Wildcats?
After a dominant 43-10 win over Mercyhurst, Youngstown State faces its biggest test of the 2026 season as the Penguins travel to take on the Kentucky Wildcats.
In this episode, we break down the matchup from both sides of the ball, including Kentuck...
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Youngstown State vs. Mercyhurst: 43-10 Season-Opening Win
The Penguins are officially 1-0.
Youngstown State opened the 2026 season in dominant fashion, cruising past Mercyhurst 43-10 in the season opener. In this episode, we break down YSU's performance across all three phases and look ahead to the Kentucky matchup.
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Youngstown State vs. Mercyhurst Game PreviewWeek Zero is finally here! The Youngstown State Penguins open the 2026 season at home against Mercyhurst in a rematch of last year's 24-15 victory.
In this episode of the Penguin Nation Fans Podcast, we break down the Lakers heading into Thursday night's matchup, including their quarterback competit...
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Recapping the final scrimmage of fall camp for YSU.
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YSU Football 2026 Special Teams Preview
Special teams was one of the biggest weaknesses for Youngstown State in 2025. Can the Penguins turn things around in 2026?
In this episode, we preview YSU’s special teams unit, including:
- Andrew Lastovka returning at kicker
- Josh Wilkins returning as the kickoff special...
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2026 MVFC Preseason Power RankingsThe Missouri Valley Football Conference is wide open entering the 2026 season following North Dakota State’s departure to the Mountain West.
In this episode, I break down all nine MVFC teams, predict each team’s conference ...
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Youngstown State's cornerback room is one of the biggest storylines of fall camp. After losing its entire starting secondary to graduation and the transfer portal, the Penguins are searching for new starters ahead of the season opener against Mercyhurst.
In this episode of the Penguin Nation Fans Podcast, I break down why the cornerback battle...
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Fall Camp is officially underway in Youngstown!
In this episode of the Penguin Nation Fans Podcast, we break down everything you need to know after the first day of YSU Football's 2026 fall camp.
Topics include:
- My projected starting lineup on offense and defense
- Why the Penguins have cham...
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The Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason poll is officially here, and Youngstown State opens the 2026 season ranked No. 3.
In this episode of the Penguin Nation Fans Podcast, I break down the official MVFC preseason poll, discuss why I believe the Penguins are being slightly overlooked, and reveal my own confe...
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The Projecting the Starting 22 series begins with a full preview of Youngstown State’s defensive line heading into the 2026 season.
With new defensive coordinator Ryan Riemedio installing a 3-4 scheme, the Penguins will need to establish depth and disruption in the trenches. YSU appears to have the personnel to do exactly that, combining returning production, portal additions, and devel...
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Kenneth Donaldson joins the Penguin Nation Fans Podcast for a conversation about faith, leadership, community impact, and his role with Youngstown State Football.
Donaldson discusses his journey from Youngstown to college athletics, the importance of mentoring student-athletes, and how player development extends far beyond what fans see on game day. We also talk about building relations...
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Is Montana State really in a tier of its own entering the 2026 FCS season?
On this episode of the Penguin Nation Fans Podcast, I break down the growing “Montana State vs the Field” narrative after Sam Herder compared the Bobcats to the dominant 2023 South Dakota State team.
I dive into:
- Why Montana State deserves to be the preseason No. 1
- The major defensive losses the Bobcats must re...
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The full 2026 Youngstown State football schedule is officially out, and I'm breaking down every game on this episode of the Penguin Nation Fans Podcast.
I go game-by-game through:
- The non-conference slate
- The brutal MVFC schedule
- Key swing games
- Revenge spots
- Read more
The Penguin Pulse Hotline returns for another episode and this time Gino shares his breakdown of the projected top six teams in the MVFC next season.
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In this episode of the Penguin Nation Podcast, I preview Youngstown State vs South Dakota State in Brookings: a Week Four matchup between two legitimate FCS contenders with conference title and playoff expectations.
I revisit last season’s 35-30 thriller, analyze the key matchups, and discuss:
- Beau Brungard vs Chase Mason
- YSU’s new 3-4 defense under Ryan Riemedio
- Whether the Penguins can slow SDSU’s rushing a...
YSU mailbag episode covering two huge offseason topics: the evaluation of the 2026 Youngstown State Men’s Basketball recruiting class and expectations for the Penguins football defense heading into next season.
I break down all five hoops additions, including the upside of Oklahoma transfer Jeff Nwankwo, Jermaine Cole’s fit as a shooting wing, Linus Holmstrom’s elite range, and Jamar Livingston’s bounce-back...
In this episode, I break down Youngstown State’s Spring Game, where the defense came out on top 29–23—but the bigger takeaway is just how complete this roster is becoming.
From a loaded wide receiver room and another elite performance from Beau Brungard, to serious depth at running back, tight end, and across the front seven, there’s a lot to be excited about...
Youngstown State enters the spring with one question hanging over everything: can they finish?
After a dramatic turnaround from 4–8 to 8–4 and a return to the FCS Playoffs, the Penguins looked poised for a statement win — until a stunning second-half collapse against Yale flipped the narrative of their season. Now, that loss has become the foundation of YSU’s offseason.
In this episode, we break down:
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