The 1994 Youngstown State Penguins football team was an American football team represented Youngstown State University in the

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. In their ninth season under head coach

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, the team compiled a 14–0–1 record and defeated

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in the

1994 NCAA Division I-AA Football Championship Game The 1994 NCAA Division I-AA Football Championship Game was a postseason college football game between the Youngstown State Penguins football, Youngstown State Penguins and the Boise State Broncos football, Boise State Broncos. The game was play ...

. After playing to a tie in the opening game, the team won 14 consecutive games, the longest winning streak in school history. It was Youngstown State's third national championship in four years. Tailback Shawn Patton received the team's most valuable player award, and wide receiver Trent Boykin was named the team's outstanding offensive player. The team's statistical leaders included Shawn Patton with 1,626 rushing yards and quarterback Mark Brungard with 2,453 passing yards and 21 passing touchdowns.2018 Media Guide, p. 18.

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