Youngstown State University Football
Youngstown State University (YSU) · Youngstown, Ohio · Public university
Youngstown State University Football coaches
Coaches at Youngstown State University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.
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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
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 20 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 50% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Youngstown State University in Youngstown.
- Location
- Youngstown, Ohio
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- ysu.edu
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 September 2026. Youngstown State University (YSU) competes in NCAA Division I Football as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference. 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.
How to get recruited by Youngstown State University Football
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- 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.
- 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.
- Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Doug can watch without scrolling.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.