According to reports, former Nebraska head coach Bo Pelini has been tabbed the next head coach at Youngstown State.
Sources confirmed to WKBN Tuesday that Bo Pelini will be the next coach of the Youngstown State University football team.
Pelini will be the seventh head football coach in Penguins’ program history.Pelini replaces Eric Wolford, who was fired after five seasons, posting a record of 31-26 and going without a playoff appearance.Pelini is a 1986 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, and a 1990 graduate of Ohio State University, having played safety for the Buckeyes.Pelini was previously the head coach at the University of Nebraska. He was fired from that job on Nov. 30. The 46-year old spent seven seasons with the Cornhuskers, posting a record of 67-27.
This is a solid hire for Youngstown State. Pelini didn’t make a ton of friends at Nebraska, but his record was solid and teams were competitive while he was there. Being from the area, I expect his name to carry some weight and I think he will be able to recruit well and win his fair share of games.