QB Beau Brungard rushes for 145 yards, 2 TDs to lead Youngstown State past Mercyhurst 24-15

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- , Beau Brungard threw for 114 yards and rushed for 145 more, including two touchdowns, and Youngstown State opened its season with a 24-15 win over Mercyhurst on Thursday night. It was the fourth time in Brungard’s career passing for 100 yards and rushing for 100 more in the same game. Brungard completed 10 of 16 passes in the first half for 97 yards and he also carried it 15 times for 98 yards and two touchdowns. Jaden Gilbert also had a rushing touchdown as Youngstown State led 21-7 at the break. The Youngstown State defense forced four turnovers, the last an interception with 2:17 remaining in the fourth quarter by Dathan Hickey to seal it . Justin Wimpye intercepted a pass in the opening minute of the second half. Then Ebony Curry Jr . had a strip sack later in the third that Mike Wells, who had a sack earlier on the drive, recovered.