Cignetti takes CFB by storm in perfect season

Ben Deihl | sports editor “It’s probably one of the greatest sports stories of all time,” Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti said. “We’re 16-0, national champions at Indiana University, which I know a lot of people thought was never possible.” On Nov. 27, 2021, the Indiana Hoosiers wrapped up their final game of the 2021 season, falling to Purdue 44-7. It was the eighth time … Continue reading Cignetti takes CFB by storm in perfect season

From one knee down to a leg up: Isabella soars

Ben Deihl | sports editor In his final game as a Duke, wide receiver Joey Isabella blistered past the defense for a 71-yard scorcher to give Duquesne an early lead en route to a victory over inner-city rival Robert Morris. The catch gave him his 30th career touchdown, the final milestone in one of the best wide receiver careers Duquesne has seen. Isabella started as … Continue reading From one knee down to a leg up: Isabella soars

Dukes football charges past New Haven, 44-18

Brendan Flatow | staff writer Duquesne football was able to rebound after a tough loss against FBS Akron on Sept. 20, coming back home to Rooney Field and beating the New Haven Chargers 44-18. The win came in Duquesne’s final nonconference game, giving the Dukes their second win of 2025. New Haven is set to become the newest NEC team next year, making the jump … Continue reading Dukes football charges past New Haven, 44-18

FBS Akron zips past Duquesne, 51-7

Rowan DuBois | staff writer Duquesne football has continued its tough start to the season, being dismantled by Akron 51-7 on Saturday as Zips running back Jordan Gant ran for three touchdowns in the first half. The game was Duquesne’s 13th ever matchup against an FBS school, and its second of the season after a 61-9 loss to Pitt. The loss slides the Dukes to … Continue reading FBS Akron zips past Duquesne, 51-7

Dukes jump out to early lead, but fall at Hawaii

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor 09/27/2018 The Duquesne football team jumped out to an exciting 14-0 early lead against FBS foe Hawaii on Saturday, Sept. 22, but would eventually fall to the host Rainbow Warriors, 42-21, thanks in large part to 35 unanswered points. The Dukes managed to force their opponent into making several mishaps within the game’s opening moments, including a Jonathant Istache interception … Continue reading Dukes jump out to early lead, but fall at Hawaii

UMass decimates DU in football opener; Lock Haven next

Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer 08/30/2018 On Aug. 25, the Duquesne football team traveled to Amherst, Massachusetts, to begin its regular season against the Massachusetts Minutemen. The 5:35 p.m. ET kickoff signaled the official return of Division I college football across the country. The game also marked only the second time in Duquesne program history that the Dukes have faced a Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) … Continue reading UMass decimates DU in football opener; Lock Haven next