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YSU football set to kick off Saturday at Stambaugh Stadium

The Youngstown State University football team will face Northern Iowa at noon Saturday at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo courtesy of YSU)
The Youngstown State University football team will face Northern Iowa at noon Saturday at Stambaugh Stadium. (Photo courtesy of YSU)

YOUNGSTOWN — The long-awaited home opener for Youngstown State University Penguin football is set for noon Saturday at Stambaugh Stadium against Northern Iowa.

YSU also will host Southern Illinois on March 6, South Dakota on March 20 and North Dakota on March 27.

Health officials are allowing 3,600 fans in each game.

"We are excited to welcome our fans with face coverings and social-distancing requirements," Ron Strollo, executive director of Athletics, said.

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This story was originally published February 22, 2021 at 2:15 PM with the headline "YSU football set to kick off Saturday at Stambaugh Stadium."