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Youngstown State University (YSU) · Youngstown, Ohio · Public university

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NCAA IMissouri Valley Conference
Acceptance rate84%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate50%finish within six years
Undergraduates12,204Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty20 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Youngstown State University Football coaches

Coaches at Youngstown State University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.

Mike TomczakAdvisor to the Head Coach
Doug PhillipsHead Football Coach
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Austen BujnochAssistant Football Coach - Offensive Line
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Assistant Football Coach - Wide ReceiversSign up to see name
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Assistant Football CoachSign up to see name
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Assistant Football Coach - Running Backs - Recruiting CoordinatorSign up to see name
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Assistant Football Coach - CornerbacksSign up to see name
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Assistant Football Coach - Offensive Coordinator - QuarterbacksSign up to see name
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Assistant Football Coach - Defensive LineSign up to see name
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Assistant Football Coach - Tight EndsSign up to see name
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Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator - LinebackersSign up to see name
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Assistant Football Coach - Special Teams CoordinatorSign up to see name
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Assistant Football Coach - Safeties - Defense Pass Game Coordinator - RecruitingSign up to see name
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Director of Player Personnel - Assistant Defensive LineSign up to see name
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Graduate Assistant - Director of On-Campus RecruitingSign up to see name
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Graduate Assistant - DefenseSign up to see name
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Graduate Assistant - OffenseSign up to see name
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Assistant Football Coach - Cornerbacks/Recruiting CoordinatorSign up to see name
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Director of Football OperationsSign up to see name
Football Video CoordinatorSign up to see name
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Athletics

The program

Where Youngstown State University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
Program level
Recognized
Athletics site
ysusports.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1010–1230
ACTMiddle 50%: 19–25

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Popular majors

AccountingAnthropology, GeneralArt Teacher EducationAstronomyBiochemistryBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, General
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
20 : 1
Graduation rate
50% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

In-state tuitionFor Ohio residents$9,790
Out-of-state tuition$10,150
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$12,757
Campus

Where it is

Youngstown State University in Youngstown.

Location
Youngstown, Ohio
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Eastern
Website
ysu.edu
Overview

About Youngstown State University Football

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Doug Phillips, the Head Football Coach, leads the Youngstown State University Football staff of 21 coaches, verified November 2026. Youngstown State University (YSU) competes in NCAA Division I Football as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division I football coaches can start private messages and calls on September 1 of junior year. Youngstown State University is a large public school in Youngstown, Ohio with 12,204 undergraduates, a 84% acceptance rate and an average net price of $12,757 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Youngstown State University Football

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Doug Phillips, the Head Football Coach and Austen Bujnoch, the Assistant Football Coach - Offensive Line. Youngstown State University has 21 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Doug can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Youngstown State University typically score 1010–1230 on the SAT and 19–25 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Youngstown State University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.

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Questions

Youngstown State University Football FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Youngstown State University D1?

Yes. Youngstown State University competes in NCAA Division I Football, in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Is Youngstown State University public or private?

Youngstown State University is a public school in Youngstown, Ohio.

What conference is Youngstown State University Football in?

The Missouri Valley Conference.

Does Youngstown State University offer athletic scholarships for Football?

Youngstown State University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Youngstown State University Football have?

21 coaches, led by Doug Phillips, the Head Football Coach.

Who is the head coach of Youngstown State University Football?

Doug Phillips is the Head Football Coach.

When can Youngstown State University Football coaches contact recruits?

Under NCAA rules, Division I football coaches can start private messages and calls on September 1 of junior year. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.

Can you walk on to Youngstown State University Football?

It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.

How much does Youngstown State University cost?

In-state tuition is $9,790 and out-of-state tuition is $10,150 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,757.

What is the Youngstown State University acceptance rate?

84% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Youngstown State University?

Admitted students typically score 1010–1230 on the SAT and 19–25 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Youngstown State University Football coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified November 2026