Yale is heading to Ohio for a first-round battle with Youngstown State.
The Bulldogs will participate in the FCS playoffs for the first time in program history and bring a six-game winning streak into this matchup. Yale will lean on Ivy League Offensive Player of the Year Josh Pitsenberger, who has totaled 1,238 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns on 255 carries this season.
Youngstown State is back in the FCS playoffs for the second time in the last three years. Quarterback Beau Brungard will lead the Penguins into this contest after racking up 47 total touchdowns (24 rushing, 23 passing) during the regular season.
Here is everything you need to know about Youngstown State vs. Yale, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Where to watch Youngstown State vs. Yale: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
Youngstown State vs. Yale will not air on a national TV channel. College football fans can stream the game on ESPN+.
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Youngstown State vs. Yale start time
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 29
- Time: Noon ET
Youngstown State vs. Yale will kick off at noon ET on Saturday, Nov. 29. The game will be played at Stambaugh Stadium in Youngstown, Ohio.
FCS playoffs schedule 2025
Saturday, Nov. 29 (First round)
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| No. 15 Youngstown State vs. Yale | Noon | ESPN+ |
| No. 9 Rhode Island vs. Central Connecticut State | Noon | ESPN+ |
| No. 12 Villanova vs. Harvard | Noon | ESPN+ |
| No. 16 Southeastern Louisiana vs. Illinois State | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 10 Abilene Christian vs. Lamar | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 13 Tennessee Tech vs. North Dakota | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 11 South Dakota vs. Drake | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 14 South Dakota State vs. New Hampshire | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
Saturday, Dec. 6 (Second round)
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| No. 6 Mercer vs. No. 11 South Dakota/Drake | Noon | ESPN+ |
| No. 5 Lehigh vs. No. 12 Villanova/Harvard | Noon | ESPN+ |
| No. 1 North Dakota State vs. No. 16 SE Louisiana/Illinois State | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 7 Stephen F. Austin vs. No. 10 Abilene Christian/Lamar | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 4 Tarleton State vs. No. 13 Tennessee Tech/North Dakota | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 2 Montana State vs. No. 15 Youngstown State/Yale | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 3 Montana vs. No. 14 South Dakota State/New Hampshire | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 8 UC Davis vs. No. 9 Rhode Island/Central Conn. State | 3 p.m. | ESPN+ |
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