Youngstown State head football coach Doug Phillips has found his new defensive coordinator.

Ryan Riemedio, the head coach at Mercyhurst, is taking over the Penguins defense.

The Penguins had more than 20 candidates and eight of those were interviewed.

Riemedio was at Mercyhurst for 14 years and has been a defensive-minded coach his entire career.

The Penguins open the season hosting Mercyhurst on August 27.