08-30-2009 06:46 AM

Young (but experienced) YSU gets ready for Week One test

The Penguins, who are 0-4 against Bowl Subdivision teams, will face the Pitt Panthers on Saturday at Heinz Field.

YOUNGSTOWN — Today officially begins Pitt week for the Youngstown State football team.

The Penguins will open their 2009 season on Saturday when they travel to meet the Panthers in a 1 p.m. contest at Heinz Field.

YSU is coming off a disappointing 4-8 season and the Penguins haven’t had much success in their four previous encounters against Bowl Subdivision opponents. Not unexpectedly, they are 0-4 in those four contest, but the Penguins also have not scored a touchdown in those games.

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