Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field, commonly known as simply Rooney Field, is a 2,200-seat multi-purpose facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Situated on the campus of Duquesne University, Rooney Field is the home field of the Duquesne Dukes football, soccer and lacrosse teams.
The 1936 college football season was the first in which the Associated Press writers' poll selected a national champion. The first AP poll, taken of 35 writers, was released on October 20, 1936. Each writer listed his choice for the top ten teams, and points were tallied based on 10 for first place, 9 for second, etc., and the AP then ranked the twenty teams with the highest number of points. In the first poll, Minnesota received 32 first place votes, and 3 votes for an additional 25 points, for a total of 345 altogether. Of the seven contemporary math system selectors, two chose Pittsburgh as the top team.
The Duquesne Dukes football program is the intercollegiate American football team for Duquesne University located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and is a member of the Northeast Conference.
The 1936 Marquette Golden Avalanche football team was an American football team that represented Marquette University as an independent during the 1936 college football season. In its 15th and final season under head coach Frank Murray, the team compiled a 7–2 record and outscored opponents by a total of 136 to 60. The team played its home games at Marquette Stadium in Milwaukee.
The 1941 Duquesne Dukes football team was an American football team that represented Duquesne University as an independent during the 1941 college football season. Duquesne finished undefeated, with a record of 8–0, and was ranked eighth in the final AP Poll. They secured their perfect season by beating previously-undefeated Mississippi State in a rematch of the 1937 Orange Bowl.
The 1898 Pittsburgh College football team was an American football team that represented Pittsburgh Catholic College of the Holy Ghost—now known as Duquesne University—during the 1898 college football season. John Van Cleve served in his first and only season as the team's head coach.
The 1903 Pittsburgh College football team was an American football team that represented Pittsburgh Catholic College of the Holy Ghost—now known as Duquesne University—during the 1903 college football season. T. A. Giblin served in his first and only season as the team's head coach.
The 1914 Duquesne Dukes football team represented Duquesne University during the 1914 college football season. The head coach was Norman "Bill" Budd, coaching his second season with the Dukes.
The 1920 Duquesne Dukes football team represented Duquesne University during the 1920 college football season. The head coach was Jake Stahl, coaching his first season with the Dukes.
The 1923 Duquesne Dukes football team represented Duquesne University during the 1923 college football season. The head coach was Harold Ballin, coaching his second season with the Dukes.
The 1933 Duquesne Dukes football team was an American football team that represented Duquesne University as an independent during the 1933 college football season. In its seventh and final season under head coach Elmer Layden, Duquesne compiled a 10–1 record, outscored opponents by a total of 206 to 33, and defeated the Miami Hurricanes in the Festival of Palms Bowl.
The 1929 Duquesne Dukes football team was an American football team that represented Duquesne University as an independent during the 1929 college football season. In its third season under head coach Elmer Layden, Duquesne compiled a 9–0–1 record and outscored opponents by a total of 154 to 53.
The 1930 Duquesne Dukes football team was an American football team that represented Duquesne University as an independent during the 1930 college football season. In its fourth season under head coach Elmer Layden, Duquesne compiled a 7–3 record and outscored opponents by a total of 131 to 56. The team played its home games at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh.
The 1931 Duquesne Dukes football team was an American football team that represented Duquesne University as an independent during the 1931 college football season. In its fifth season under head coach Elmer Layden, Duquesne compiled a 3–5–3 record and was outscored by a total of 85 to 56. The team played its home games at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh.
The 1934 Duquesne Dukes football team was an American football team that represented Duquesne University as an independent during the 1934 college football season. In its first and only season under head coach Joe Bach, Duquesne compiled an 8–2 record and outscored opponents by a total of 322 to 22. The team played its home games at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh.
The 1935 Duquesne Dukes football team was an American football team that represented Duquesne University as an independent during the 1935 college football season. In its first and only season under head coach Christie Flanagan, Duquesne compiled a 6–3 record and outscored opponents by a total of 99 to 63. The team played its home games at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh.
The 1937 Duquesne Dukes football team was an American football team that represented Duquesne University as an independent during the 1937 college football season. In its second season under head coach John "Clipper" Smith, Duquesne compiled a 6–4 record and outscored opponents by a total of 151 to 52. The team played its home games at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh.
The 1948 Duquesne Dukes football team was an American football team that represented Duquesne University as an independent during the 1948 college football season. In its second season under head coach Kass Kovalcheck, Duquesne compiled a 2–7 record and was outscored by a total of 240 to 102.
The 1949 Duquesne Dukes football team was an American football team that represented Duquesne University as an independent during the 1949 college football season. In its first and only season under head coach Phil Ahwesh, Duquesne compiled a 3–6 record and was outscored by a total of 210 to 140.
The 2021 TCU Horned Frogs football team represented Texas Christian University during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Horned Frogs played their home games at the Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, and competed in the Big 12 Conference. The team was coached by 21st-year head coach Gary Patterson until he left the program after eight games. He was replaced by special assistant coach Jerry Kill on an interim basis.
