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The 2025 Duquesne Dukes football team represented Duquesne University as a member of the Northeast Conference (NEC) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Dukes were led by 21st-year head coach Jerry Schmitt and played their home games at Rooney Field in Pittsburgh.

ConferenceNortheast Conference
Record7–5 (5–2 NEC)
Headcoach
OffensivecoordinatorAnthony Doria (10th season)
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2025 Duquesne Dukes football
ConferenceNortheast Conference
Record7–5 (5–2 NEC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorAnthony Doria (10th season)
Defensive coordinatorMickey Jacobs (2nd season)
Home stadiumArthur J. Rooney Athletic Field
Seasons
← 2024
2026 →
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More information Conf., Overall ...
2025 Northeast Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Central Connecticut $^ 6–1  8–5 
Duquesne 5–2  7–5 
Mercyhurst* 4–3  5–7 
LIU 4–3  6–6 
Wagner 4–3  5–7 
Stonehill 3–4  4–8 
Robert Morris 2–5  3–9 
New Haven* 0–0  5–5 
Saint Francis 0–7  0–11 
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – FCS playoff participant
  • * – Ineligible for NEC title and FCS postseason play due to transition from NCAA Division II.
Rankings from STATS Poll
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Schedule

More information Date, Time ...
DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 3012:00 p.m.at Pittsburgh*
ACCNL 9–6153,006
September 612:00 p.m.Lincoln (PA)*
NEC Front RowW 55–141,522
September 1312:00 p.m.No. 10 Lehigh*
  • Rooney Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA
NEC Front RowL 21–351,703
September 206:00 p.m.at Akron*
ESPN+L 7–518,117
September 2712:00 p.m.New Haven*
  • Rooney Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA
NEC Front RowW 44–181,078
October 412:00 p.m.Stonehill
  • Rooney Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA
NEC Front RowW 34–141,068
October 111:00 p.m.Saint Francisdagger
  • Rooney Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA
NEC Front RowW 52–72,965
October 186:00 p.mat Mercyhurst
NEC Front RowW 37–02,213
October 2512:00 p.m.at Wagner
ESPN+/SportsNet PittsburghL 13–242,873
November 812:00 p.m.at LIU
NEC Front RowL 11–29400
November 1512:00 p.m.Central Connecticut
  • Rooney Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA
ESPN+W 38–331,150
November 222:00 p.m.at Robert Morris
NEC Front RowW 20–172,716
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time
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Preseason

Preseason coaches' poll

The Northeast Conference (NEC) released its preseason coaches' poll on August 4, 2025. The Dukes were picked to finish in second place.<ref>"Central Connecticut Projected for an #NECFB Repeat in 2025". Northeast Conference. August 4, 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-30.</ref

Game summaries

at Pittsburgh (FBS, City Game)

See also: 2025 Pittsburgh Panthers football team and City Game § Football
Duquesne Dukes (0–0) at Pittsburgh Panthers (FBS) (0–0) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Dukes 0 6 039
Panthers (FBS) 14 20 141361
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at Acrisure Stadium • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Date: August 30
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather:  
  • Game attendance: 53,006
  • Referee: Riley Johnson
  • TV announcers (ACCN): Clay Matvick, Chase Daniel
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Game information
First quarter
  • PITT – Desmond Reid 88-yard punt return (Trey Butkowksi kick), 12:14. Panthers 7–0.
  • PITT – Cataurus Hicks 4-yard pass from Eli Holstein (Trey Butkowski kick), 2:47. Panthers 14–0. Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards, 4:50.
Second quarter
  • DUQ – B.J. Alexander 7-yard pass from Tyler Riddell (Matt Marcinko kick failed), 10:28. Panthers 14–6. Drive: 2 plays, 61 yards, 0:35.
  • PITT – Juelz Goff 1-yard run (Trey Butkowski kick BLOCKED), 9:24. Panthers 20–6. Drive: 3 plays, 18 yards, 0:52.
  • PITT – Kenny Johnson 20-yard pass from Eli Holstein (Trey Butkowski kick), 4:01. Panthers 27–6. Drive: 3 plays, 47 yards, 1:06.
  • PITT – Cataurus Hicks 16-yard pass from Eli Holstein (Trey Butkowski kick), 0:48. Panthers 34–6. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 1:43.
Third quarter
  • PITT – Desmond Reid 53-yard run (Trey Butkowski kick), 14:14. Panthers 41–6. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:46.
  • PITT – Malachi Thomas 34-yard pass from Eli Holstein (Trey Butkowski kick), 3:14. Panthers 48–6. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:33.
Fourth quarter
  • DUQ – Matt Marcinko 35-yard field goal, 13:56. Panthers 48–9. Drive: 8 plays, 33 yards, 4:18.
  • PITT – Trey Butkowski 27-yard field goal, 8:03. Panthers 51–9. Drive: 9 plays, 31 yards, 3:03.
  • PITT – Trey Butkowski 27-yard field goal, 3:32. Panthers 54–9. Drive: 7 plays, 12 yards, 2:21.
  • PITT – Bryce Yates 60-yard pass from Cole Gonzales (Trey Butkowski kick), 1:12. Panthers 61–9. Drive: 2 plays, 60 yards, 0:38.
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More information Statistics, DUQ ...
StatisticsDUQPITT
First downs821
Plays–yards57–21265–460
Rushes–yards30–4127–158
Passing yards171302
Passing: comp–att–int17–27–023–38–1
Turnovers01
Time of possession35:2324:37
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Duquesne Passing Tyler Riddell 14/23, 154 yards, TD
Rushing Taj Butts 10 carries, 38 yards
Receiving Joey Isabella 8 receptions, 120 yards
Pittsburgh Passing Eli Holstein 15/23, 215 yards, 4 TD, INT
Rushing Desmond Reid 8 carries, 66 yards, TD
Receiving Bryce Yates 2 receptions, 69 yards, TD
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Lincoln (PA) (DII)

See also: Lincoln Lions football
Lincoln Lions (DII) (0-1) at Duquesne Dukes (0-1) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lions (DII) 0 7 7014
Dukes 14 27 7755
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at Rooney Field • Pittsburgh, PA

  • Date: September 6
  • Game time: 12:00 PM EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 68 °F (20 °C) • Wind: NE at 8 miles per hour (13 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 1,522
  • Referee: Michael Davis
  • TV announcers (NEC Front Row): Tim Benz (play-by-play) and Ellis Cannon (analyst)
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First Quarter
  • (5:13) DUQ – B. J. Alexander 6-yard pass from Tyler Riddell, Matt Marcinko kick (Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 5:05; Duquesne 7–0)
  • (2:31) DUQ – Shawn Solomon Jr. 24-yard run, Matt Marcinko kick (Drive: 2 plays, 27 yards, 0:41; Duquesne 14–0)
Second Quarter
  • (12:42) DUQ – Joey Isabella 7-yard pass from Tyler Riddell, Matt Marcinko kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:59; Duquesne 21–0)
  • (8:08) LINP – Kasi Hazzard 11-yard pass from Hamas Duren, Armando Avril kick (Drive: 6 plays, 42 yards, 2:48; Duquesne 21–7)
  • (5:24) DUQ – Ryan Petras 23-yard pass from Tyler Riddell (Drive: 7 plays, 37 yards, 2:34; Duquesne 27–7)
  • (2:16) DUQ – Joey Isabella 17-yard pass from Tyler Riddell, Matt Marcinko kick (Drive: 4 plays, 69 yards, 1:54; Duquesne 34–7)
  • (0:37) DUQ – Daniel Tarabrella 8-yard pass from Tyler Riddell, Matt Marcinko kick (Drive: 4 plays, 41 yards, 1:10; Duquesne 41–7)
Third Quarter
  • (7:40) LINP – Kyrie Tyson 32-yard pass from Hamas Duren, Armando Avril kick (Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards, 5:22; Duquesne 41–14)
  • (5:04) DUQ – Ryan Petras 10-yard run, Matt Clark kick (Drive: 1 play, 10 yards, 0:07; Duquesne 48–14)
Fourth Quarter
  • (14:56) DUQ – Dazhaun Hopkins 7-yard run, Matt Clark kick (Drive: 8 plays, 84 yards, 4:29; Duquesne 55–14)
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More information Statistics, LINP ...
StatisticsLINPDUQ
First downs1319
Total yards221484
Rushing yards23177
Passing yards198307
Passing: Comp–Att–Int21–36–022–29–0
Time of possession28:2531:35
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Lincoln (PA)PassingHamas Duren19/34, 191 yards, 2 TD
RushingRondarius Gregory8 carries, 30 yards
ReceivingKasi Hazzard5 receptions, 71 yards, TD
DuquesnePassingTyler Riddell15/20, 239 yards, 5 TD
RushingDazhaun Hopkins9 carries, 49 yards, TD
ReceivingJermaine Johnson2 receptions, 60 yards
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No. 10 Lehigh

See also: 2025 Lehigh Mountain Hawks football team
No. 10 Lehigh Mountain Hawks (2-0) at Duquesne Dukes (1-1) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 10 Mountain Hawks 0 14 14735
Dukes 0 7 7721
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at Rooney Field • Pittsburgh, PA

  • Date: September 13
  • Game time: 12:00 PM EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 77 °F (25 °C) • Wind: E at 2 miles per hour (3.2 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 1,703
  • Referee: Travis Barta
  • TV announcers (NEC Front Row): Tim Benz (play-by-play) and Ellis Cannon (analyst)
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First Quarter

No scoring plays

Second Quarter
  • (LEH): 12:28 - Garrett Guess 13 Yard pass from Hayden Johnson, Nick Garrido kick (Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 4:41 LEH 7-0)
  • (DUQ): 2:32 - Daniel Tarabrella 8 Yard pass from Tyler Riddell, Matt Marcinko kick (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:35 TIED 7-7)
  • (LEH): 0:35 - Geoffrey Jamiel 54 Yard pass from Hayden Johnson, Nick Garrido kick (Drive: 1 play, 54 yards, 0:10 LEH 14-7)
Third Quarter
  • (LEH): 9:47 - Matt D'Avino 8 Yard pass from Hayden Johnson, Nick Garrido kick (Drive: 8 plays, 63 yards, 4:22 LEH 21-7)
  • (DUQ): 7:47 - Joey Isabella 8 Yard pass from Tyler Riddell, Matt Marcinko kick (Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:55 LEH 21-14)
  • (LEH): 4:30 - Jayden Green 27 Yard run, Nick Garrido kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:17 LEH 28-14)
Fourth Quarter
  • (DUQ): 12:37 - Logan Kushner 1 Yard rim, Matt Marcinko kick (Drive: 13 plays, 83 yards, 6:48 LEH 28-21)
  • (LEH): 7:29 - Aaron Crossley 1 Yard run, Nick Garrido kick (Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 4:59LEH 35-21)
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More information Statistics, LEH ...
StatisticsLEHDUQ
First downs2016
Total yards396318
Rushing yards172102
Passing yards224216
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17–25–017–28–1
Time of possession31:4628:14
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
LehighPassingHayden Johnson17/25, 224 yards, 3 TD
RushingLuke Yoder11 carries, 68 yards
ReceivingGeoffrey Jamiel7 receptions, 95 yards, TD
DuquesnePassingTyler Riddell17/28, 216 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingShawn Solomon Jr.13 carries, 43 yards
ReceivingJoey Isabella8 receptions, 153 yards, TD
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at Akron (FBS)

See also: 2025 Akron Zips football team
Duquesne Dukes (1–2) at Akron Zips (FBS) (0–3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Dukes 0 0 707
Zips (FBS 10 28 7651
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at InfoCision Stadium–Summa Field • Akron, Ohio

  • Date: September 20
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 8,117
  • Referee: Billy Williams
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Anthony Lima (play-by-play) and Craig Haubert (analyst)
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First quarter
  • AKR – Jordan Gant 17-yard run (Owen Wiley kick), 8:02. Zips 7–0. Drive: 1 play, 17 yards, 0:07.
  • AKR – Owen Wiley 27-yard field goal, 0:41. Zips 10–0. Drive: 8 plays, 50 yards, 2:30.
Second quarter
  • AKR – Kyan Mason 20-yard pass from Ben Finley (Owen Wiley kick), 12:11. Zips 17–0. Drive: 4 plays, 56 yards, 1:11.
  • AKR – Malcolm DeWalt IV 22-yard interception return (Owen Wiley kick), 11:18. Zips 24–0.
  • AKR – Jordan Gant 9-yard run (Owen Wiley kick), 8:34. Zips 31–0. Drive: 4 plays, 53 yards, 1:08.
  • AKR – Jordan Gant 8-yard run (Owen Wiley kick), 0:24. Zips 38–0. Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 1:49.
Third quarter
  • AKR – Tim Grear Jr. 15-yard pass from Ben Finley (Matthew Schramm kick), 7:05. Zips 45–0. Drive: 6 plays, 96 yards, 3:03.
  • DUQ – Logan Kushner 1-yard run (Matt Marcinko kick), 5:20. Zips 45–7. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:45.
Fourth quarter
  • AKR – Matthew Schramm 23-yard field goal, 13:13. Zips 48–7. Drive: 9 plays, 33 yards, 3:19.
  • AKR – Matthew Schramm 41-yard field goal, 5:07. Zips 51–7. Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 5:11.
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More information Statistics, DUQ ...
StatisticsDUQAKR
First downs1226
Plays–yards65–23067–514
Rushes–yards40–17835–265
Passing yards52249
Passing: Comp–Att–Int9–25–216–32–1
Turnovers31
Time of possession33:1826:42
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
DuquesnePassingTyler Riddell8/21, 52 yards, 2 INT
RushingNess Davis11 carries, 102 yards
ReceivingJermaine Johnson2 receptions, 17 yards
AkronPassingBen Finley13/23, 219 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingJordan Gant13 carries, 161 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingMyles Walker5 receptions, 65 yards
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New Haven

See also: 2025 New Haven Chargers football team
New Haven Chargers (2-2) at Duquesne Dukes (1-3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Chargers 6 0 6618
Dukes 0 21 14944
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at Rooney Field • Pittsburgh, PA

  • Date: September 27
  • Game time: 12:00 PM EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 70 °F (21 °C) • Wind: W at 3 miles per hour (4.8 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 1,078
  • Referee: Lance Carlen
  • TV announcers (NEC Front Row): Tim Benz (play-by-play) and Ellis Cannon (analyst)
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Game information
First Quarter
  • (13:23) NH – Joshua Tracey 56-yard pass from AJ Duffy (Drive: 1 play, 56 yards, 0:08; New Haven 6–0)
Second Quarter
  • (12:39) DUQ – Joey Isabella 2-yard pass from Tyler Riddell, Matt Marcinko kick (Drive: 10 plays, 95 yards, 5:24; Duquesne 7–6)
  • (5:13) DUQ – Joey Isabella 6-yard pass from Tyler Riddell, Matt Marcinko kick (Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 6:11; Duquesne 14–6)
  • (3:31) DUQ – Joey Isabella 61-yard pass from Tyler Riddell, Matt Marcinko kick (Drive: 2 plays, 61 yards, 0:18; Duquesne 21–6)
Third Quarter
  • (6:21) DUQ – Tyler Riddell 10-yard run, Matt Marcinko kick (Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards, 4:00; Duquesne 28–6)
  • (6:03) DUQ – Avery Morris 34-yard interception, Matt Marcinko kick (Duquesne 35–6)
  • (1:40) NH – Zaon Laney 1-yard run (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:23; Duquesne 35–12)
Fourth Quarter
  • (11:59) NH – Kevonne Wilder 19-yard pass from AJ Duffy (Drive: 9 plays, 68 yards, 2:56; Duquesne 35–18)
  • (11:59) DUQ – DJ Cerisier 100-yard PAT return (Duquesne 37–18)
  • (4:51) DUQ – Tyler Riddell 8-yard run, Matt Marcinko kick (Drive: 11 plays, 78 yards, 7:02; Duquesne 44–18)
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More information Statistics, NH ...
StatisticsNHDUQ
First downs1722
Total yards342499
Rushing yards149298
Passing yards193201
Passing: Comp–Att–Int21–32–215–23–0
Time of possession27:0532:55
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
New HavenPassingAJ Duffy18/29, 184 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingZaon Laney11 carries, 66 yards, TD
ReceivingKevonne Wilder8 receptions, 93 yards, TD
DuquesnePassingTyler Riddell15/23, 201 yards, 3 TD
RushingNess Davis8 carries, 84 yards
ReceivingJoey Isabella6 receptions, 92 yards, 3 TD
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Stonehill

See also: 2025 Stonehill Skyhawks football team
Stonehill Skyhawks (2-3) vs. Duquesne Dukes (2-3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Skyhawks 0 0 01414
Dukes 0 20 7734
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at Rooney Field • Pittsburgh, PA

  • Date: October 4
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EDT
  • TV announcers (NEC Front Row): Tim Benz (play-by-play) and Ellis Cannon (analyst)
More information Statistics, STO ...
StatisticsSTODUQ
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
StonehillPassing
Rushing
Receiving
DuquesnePassing
Rushing
Receiving
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Saint Francis (PA)

See also: 2025 Saint Francis Red Flash football team
Saint Francis Red Flash (0-5) vs. Duquesne Dukes (3-3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Red Flash 0 0 077
Dukes 28 17 7052
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at Rooney Field • Pittsburgh, PA

  • Date: October 11
  • Game time: 12:00 PM EDT
  • TV announcers (NEC Front Row): Tim Benz (play-by-play) and Ellis Cannon (analyst)
More information Statistics, SFPA ...
StatisticsSFPADUQ
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Saint Francis (PA)Passing
Rushing
Receiving
DuquesnePassing
Rushing
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at Mercyhurst

See also: 2025 Mercyhurst Lakers football team
Duquesne Dukes (4-3) vs. Mercyhurst Lakers (3-4) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Dukes - - --0
Lakers - - --0
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at Saxon Stadium • Erie, PA

  • Date: October 18
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. EDT
  • TV announcers (NEC Front Row): Shawn Bednard (play-by-play) and John Leisering (analyst)
More information Statistics, DUQ ...
StatisticsDUQMERC
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
DuquesnePassing
Rushing
Receiving
MercyhurstPassing
Rushing
Receiving
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at Wagner

See also: 2025 Wagner Seahawks football team
Duquesne Dukes (5-3) vs. Wagner Seahawks (1-6) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Dukes - - --0
Seahawks - - --0
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at Wagner College Stadium • New York City, NY

  • Date: October 25
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • TV announcers (ESPN+/YES): Paul Dottino (play-by-play) and Kevin Gilbride (analyst)
More information Statistics, DUQ ...
StatisticsDUQWAG
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
DuquesnePassing
Rushing
Receiving
WagnerPassing
Rushing
Receiving
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at LIU

See also: 2025 LIU Sharks football team
Duquesne Dukes (5-4) vs. LIU Sharks (3-6) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Dukes - - --0
Sharks - - --0
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at Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium • Brookville, NY

  • Date: November 8
More information Statistics, DUQ ...
StatisticsDUQLIU
First downs
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
DuquesnePassing
Rushing
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LIUPassing
Rushing
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Central Connecticut

See also: 2025 Central Connecticut Blue Devils football team
Central Connecticut Blue Devils (0-0) vs. Duquesne Dukes (5-5) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Blue Devils - - --0
Dukes - - --0
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at Rooney Field • Pittsburgh, PA

  • Date: November 15
More information Statistics, CCSU ...
StatisticsCCSUDUQ
First downs
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central ConnecticutPassing
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DuquesnePassing
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at Robert Morris

See also: 2025 Robert Morris Colonials football team
Duquesne Dukes (6-5) vs. Robert Morris Colonials (0-0) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Dukes - - --0
Colonials - - --0
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at Joe Walton Stadium • Moon Township, PA

  • Date: November 22
  • Game time: 2:00 PM EST
More information Statistics, DUQ ...
StatisticsDUQRMU
First downs
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
DuquesnePassing
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Robert MorrisPassing
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