YOUNGSTOWN — When firing on all cylinders, Youngstown State’s offense has ranked among the best in the FCS.

The Penguins have a deep stable of running backs at their disposal, an experienced offensive line, an explosive group of receivers led by a preseason All-American and a dynamic quarterback, who is among the best in the country statistically.

Yet, in three losses this season, the offense has struggled with both consistency and efficiency. Even in wins, with the exception of the Robert Morris game, there have been some issues.

“We gotta look in the mirror. It starts with me, with our coaches,” head coach Doug Phillips said. “It’s a process. … Mistakes are going to happen. I don’t think there’s a perfect team out there. We coach 18-22 year olds, sometimes 23-year-olds. The effort’s g

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