The 1990 Youngstown State Penguins football team was an

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team represented Youngstown State University as an independent during the

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. In their fifth season under head coach

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, the team compiled an 11–1 record and lost to

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in the first round of the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs. Wide receiver Ray Ellington received the team's most valuable player award. The team's statistical leaders included Ray Issac with 1,597 passing yards, Archie Herring with 904 rushing yards, Ray Ellington with 696 receiving yards, Jeff Wilkins with 86 points scored, and Derek Pixley with 96 tackles (including 60 solo tackles).2018 Media Guide, pp. 31-33.

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