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Youngstown State’s Tyshon King is MVFC Newcomer of the Week after win vs. Valparaiso

By YSU Athletics Communications

September 4, 2023 11:24 AM

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Youngstown State senior tailback Tyshon King was named the Missouri Valley Football Conference’s Newcomer of the Week following an impressive debut in the Penguins’ 52-10 season-opening win over Valparaiso last Thursday.

Joining King as Players of the week were QB Nic Baker of Southern Illinois (Offense); S Cole Wisniewski of North Dakota State (Defense) and P Kaedin Steindorf of North Dakota State (Special Teams).

King rushed for 111 yards and had two touchdowns in the Penguins’ 52-10 win over Valparaiso. King scored on a 62-yard run in the first quarter before adding a one-yard score in the fourth period.

He transferred to YSU this fall after spending the previous four seasons at Northern Michigan. Last year he was named a first-team All-GLIAC selection as a running back.

The Penguins return to action on Saturday when they visit Ohio State. Kickoff against the Buckeyes is set for noon.