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Dukes lose close one to Long Island on homecoming

Ben Deihl | staff writer Despite a sold-out crowd and one of the most electric atmospheres on Duquesne University’s campus, the Dukes dropped their homecoming game to Long Island University 17-14 Saturday afternoon. It’s the first time Duquesne has lost a home conference opener since 2018 and the first time losing the homecoming game since 2022. With the loss, Duquesne fell to 1-4 and started … Continue reading Dukes lose close one to Long Island on homecoming

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FB bounces back, wins 53-0 on Senior Day

Alayna Alexander | staff writer The Duquesne football team bounced back from a rough start to the season, tallying its first win on Senior Day Saturday, shutting out National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) opponent Rio Grande (Ohio) 53-0 in the Dukes’ home opener. After starting out 0-3 with tough away matchups, the squad bounced back in a big way Saturday. Duquesne graduate quarterback Carson … Continue reading FB bounces back, wins 53-0 on Senior Day

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FB battles hard, falls apart late at Wash. State

Ethan Falco | staff writer The Duquesne football team was defeated Saturday by the Washington State Cougars 48-7 at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington. The Dukes would keep the game a lot closer than the final score might suggest, only being down seven at the halftime break before the Cougars pulled away early in the second half. In the first quarter, Washington State struck first … Continue reading FB battles hard, falls apart late at Wash. State

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Dukes suffer historic loss against No. 10 YSU

Ben Deihl | staff writer What looked like a promising start for Duquesne ended up in disaster as it conceded the most points in program history to FCS No. 10 Youngstown State, losing 70-13 Saturday afternoon. “We played the 10th ranked team in the country, and they played like it,” Duquesne Head Coach Jerry Schmitt said. “We let things roll on us and weren’t able … Continue reading Dukes suffer historic loss against No. 10 YSU

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Football gets blanked by FBS Air Force, 34-0

Alayna Alexander | staff writer The Duquesne football team got shut out by the Air Force Academy Saturday, losing 34-0 in its season opener at Falcon Field in Colorado Springs. Duquesne struggled to move the ball against the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) opponent, failing to advance past midfield throughout the contest. Air Force is known for its heavy-running offense, and this game was no different … Continue reading Football gets blanked by FBS Air Force, 34-0

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Football prepared and ready to take on 2026

Alayna Alexander | staff writer The Duquesne football team is awaiting the start of its season after a summer of preparation. The Dukes were predicted to finish second in the Northeast Conference preseason poll, and Head Coach Jerry Schmitt is ready to exceed expectations in his 22nd season at the helm. Two of the Dukes, running back Ness Davis and defensive back DJ Cerisier, were … Continue reading Football prepared and ready to take on 2026

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NFL Scouting Combine ends as draft inches closer

Noah Fries | staff writer The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine took place from Feb. 26 to March 1 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, with several prospects having their stock rise and fall throughout the week. The two biggest standouts from the Combine were The Ohio State Buckeyes — edge rusher Arvell Reese and linebacker Sonny Styles. Reese was already widely expected to go in … Continue reading NFL Scouting Combine ends as draft inches closer

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Relocation runs rampant in the modern NFL era

Rowan DuBois | staff writer When the Rams moved from St. Louis back to Los Angeles in 2016, there was an uproar. The same could be said for the Raiders or the Chargers, who also vacated their former cities. As outrageous as those moves looked to fans, they all seemed to make at least a little bit of sense. The Chargers and the Raiders couldn’t … Continue reading Relocation runs rampant in the modern NFL era

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Porter, Roethlisberger fracture “brotherhood”

Rowan DuBois | staff writer The “brotherhood” of the Pittsburgh Steelers is a concept which dates back to the team’s 1970s dynasty, where teammates often referred to one another as “family” and “brothers.” Since then, players have been held to a standard which expects them to protect each other on and off the field, before and after their careers. Pittsburgh Steelers locker rooms of the … Continue reading Porter, Roethlisberger fracture “brotherhood”

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Seattle’s defense stifles Pats for second Super Bowl

Noah Fries | staff writer The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, giving Seattle its second Super Bowl victory in franchise history and its first since it defeated the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014. Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald brought the Seahawks to the pinnacle of the sport in just his second season, becoming … Continue reading Seattle’s defense stifles Pats for second Super Bowl

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