2024 Duquesne Dukes football team

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2024 Duquesne Dukes football
Duquesne Dukes.svg
NEC co-champion
Conference Northeast Conference
Ranking
FCS CoachesNo. 25
Record8–3 (5–1 NEC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorAnthony Doria (9th season)
Defensive coordinatorMickey Jacobs (1st season)
Home stadium Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field
Seasons
  2023
2025  
2024 Northeast Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Central Connecticut +^  5 1   7 6  
Duquesne +  5 1   8 3  
Robert Morris  4 2   7 5  
LIU  3 3   4 8  
Wagner  2 4   4 8  
Saint Francis (PA)  2 4   4 7  
Mercyhurst*  0 0   4 7  
Stonehill*  0 6   1 10  
  • + Conference co-champions
  • ^ FCS playoff participant
  • * – Stonehill and Mercyhurst are ineligible for NEC title and FCS postseason play due to transition from NCAA Division II.
Rankings from STATS Poll

The 2024 Duquesne Dukes football team represented Duquesne University as a member of the Northeast Conference (NEC) [1] during the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Dukes were led by 20th-year head coach Jerry Schmitt [2] and played their home games at Rooney Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 297:30 p.m.at Toledo * ESPN+ L 10–4923,515
September 73:30 p.m.at Boston College * ACCNX/ESPN+L 0–5638,441
September 142:00 p.m.at No. 21 Youngstown State *ESPN+W 28–2512,415
September 2112:00 p.m. West Virginia Wesleyan *NEC Front RowW 35–01,865
October 51:00 p.m. LIU Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA
NEC Front RowW 47–212,956
October 1212:00 p.m.at Saint Francis (PA) ESPN+W 38–71,799
October 261:00 p.m.at Stonehill NEC Front RowW 48–341,117
November 212:00 p.m. Mercyhurst
  • Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA
NEC Front RowW 31–241,654
November 912:00 p.m. Robert Morris No. 25
  • Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA
NEC Front RowW 31–62,018
November 1612:00 p.m. Wagner No. 22
  • Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field
  • Pittsburgh, PA
NEC Front RowW 42–211,653
November 2312:00 p.m.at Central Connecticut No. 19NEC Front RowL 14–213,707
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

[3] [4] [5]

Game summaries

at Toledo (FBS)

Game One – Duquesne Dukes (0–0) at Toledo Rockets (FBS) (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Dukes730010
Rockets (FBS)21714749

at Glass Bowl, Toledo, OH

  • Date: Thursday August 29, 2024
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: 78 °F (26 °C), Wind: 8 mph (13 km/h) E, Sunny
  • Game attendance: 23,515
  • Referee: Aaron Adams
  • TV: ESPN+
Game information
First quarter
  • (11:48) TOL TD: Junior Vandeross III 9-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 7–0; 9 plays, 65 yards, 3:12
  • (04:31) TOL TD: Jacquez 8-yard run (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 14–0; 7 plays, 57 yards, 2:24
  • (01:20) DUQ TD: Noah Canty 4-yard pass from Darius Perrantes (Brian Bruzdewicz kick) TOL 14–7; 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:11
  • (01:02) TOL TD: Jerjuan Newton 54-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 21–7; 1 plays, 54 yards, 00:12
Second quarter
  • (08:51) DUQ FG: Brian Bruzdewicz 22-yard field goal TOL 21–10; 13 plays, 82 yards, 7:03
  • (01:59) TOL TD: Anthony Torres 14-yard pass from Tucker Gleason (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 28–10; 5 plays, 29 yards, 2:16
Third quarter
  • (11:49) TOL TD: Jacquez Stuart 1-yard run (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 35–10; 7 plays, 38 yards, 3:01
  • (00:14) TOL TD: Willie Shaw III 10-yard run (Dylan Cunanan kick) TOL 42–10; 2 plays, 21 yards, 00:35
Fourth quarter
  • (07:41) TOL TD: Zy'marion Lang 18-yard pass from John Alan Richter (Spencer Conrad kick) TOL 49–10; 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:03
StatisticsDUQTOL
First downs1527
Total yards284446
Rushing yards123166
Passing yards161280
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17–29–121–30–0
Time of possession31:0428:56
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
DuquesnePassingDarius Perrantes15/26, 143 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingTaj Butts5 carries, 39 yards
ReceivingJohn Erby7 receptions, 69 yards
ToledoPassing Tucker Gleason 15/24, 202 yards, 3 TD
RushingWillie Shaw III7 carries, 50 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJerjuan Newton5 receptions, 98 yards, 1 TD

at Boston College (FBS)

Game Two – Duquesne Dukes (0–1) at Boston College Eagles (FBS) (1–0) – Game summary
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at Alumni StadiumChestnut Hill, MA

  • Date: Saturday September 7, 2024
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EST/12:30 p.m. PST
  • TV announcers (ACCNX/ESPN+): Bill Spaulding (play-by-play) and Craig Haubert (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
    Second quarter
      Third quarter
        Fourth quarter
    StatisticsDUQBC
    First downs
    Total yards
    Rushing yards
    Passing yards
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int
    Time of possession
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    DuquesnePassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    Boston CollegePassing
    Rushing
    Receiving

    at No. 21 Youngstown State

    Game Three – Duquesne Dukes (0–2) vs No. 21 Youngstown State Penguins (1–1) – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
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    No. 21 Penguins00000

    at Stambaugh StadiumYoungstown, OH

    • Date: Saturday September 14, 2024
    • Game time: 2:00 p.m.
    • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
    • TV: ESPN+
    Game information
    First quarter
    Second quarter
    Third quarter
    Fourth quarter
    StatisticsDUQYSU
    First downs
    Total yards
    Rushing yards
    Passing yards
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int
    Time of possession
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    DuquesnePassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    Youngstown StatePassing
    Rushing
    Receiving

    West Virginia Wesleyan (DII)

    Game Four – West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats (DII) (0–2) vs Duquesne Dukes (1–2) – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
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    Dukes00000

    at Arthur J. Rooney Athletic FieldPittsburgh, PA

    • Date: Saturday September 21, 2024
    • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
    • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
    • TV: NEC Front Row
    Game information
    First quarter
    Second quarter
    Third quarter
    Fourth quarter
    StatisticsWVWDUQ
    First downs
    Total yards
    Rushing yards
    Passing yards
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int
    Time of possession
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    West Virginia WesleyanPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    DuquesnePassing
    Rushing
    Receiving

    LIU

    Game Five – LIU Sharks (0–5) vs Duquesne Dukes (2–2) – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Sharks00000
    Dukes00000

    at Arthur J. Rooney Athletic FieldPittsburgh, PA

    • Date: Saturday October 5, 2024
    • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
    • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
    • TV: NEC Front Row
    Game information
    First quarter
    Second quarter
    Third quarter
    Fourth quarter
    StatisticsLIUDUQ
    First downs
    Total yards
    Rushing yards
    Passing yards
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int
    Time of possession
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    LIUPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    DuquesnePassing
    Rushing
    Receiving

    at Saint Francis (PA)

    Game Six – Duquesne Dukes (3–2) at Saint Francis Red Flash (2–3) – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
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    Red Flash00000

    at DeGol FieldLoretto, PA

    • Date: Saturday October 12, 2024
    • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
    • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
    • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
    Game information
    First quarter
    Second quarter
    Third quarter
    Fourth quarter
    StatisticsDUQSFPA
    First downs
    Total yards
    Rushing yards
    Passing yards
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int
    Time of possession
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    DuquesnePassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    Saint Francis (PA)Passing
    Rushing
    Receiving

    at Stonehill

    Game Seven – Duquesne Dukes (4–2) at Stonehill Skyhawks (1–5) – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
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    Skyhawks00000

    at W.B. Mason StadiumEaston, MA

    • Date: Saturday October 26, 2024
    • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
    • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
    • TV announcers (NEC Front Row): TBD
    Game information
    First quarter
    Second quarter
    Third quarter
    Fourth quarter
    StatisticsDUQSTO
    First downs
    Total yards
    Rushing yards
    Passing yards
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int
    Time of possession
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    DuquesnePassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    StonehillPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving

    Mercyhurst

    Game Eight – Mercyhurst Lakers (2–6) vs Duquesne Dukes (5–2) – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Lakers00000
    Dukes00000

    at Arthur J. Rooney Athletic FieldPittsburgh, PA

    • Date: Saturday November 2, 2024
    • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EST
    • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
    • TV announcers (NEC Front Row): TBD
    Game information
    First quarter
    Second quarter
    Third quarter
    Fourth quarter
    StatisticsMERCDUQ
    First downs
    Total yards
    Rushing yards
    Passing yards
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int
    Time of possession
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    MercyhurstPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    DuquesnePassing
    Rushing
    Receiving

    Robert Morris

    Game Nine – Robert Morris Colonials (6–3) vs No. 25 Duquesne Dukes (6–2) – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Colonials00000
    No. 25 Dukes00000

    at Arthur J. Rooney Athletic FieldPittsburgh, PA

    • Date: Saturday November 9, 2024
    • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EST
    • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
    • TV announcers (NEC Front Row): TBD
    Game information
    First quarter
    Second quarter
    Third quarter
    Fourth quarter
    StatisticsRMUDUQ
    First downs
    Total yards
    Rushing yards
    Passing yards
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int
    Time of possession
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    Robert MorrisPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    DuquesnePassing
    Rushing
    Receiving

    Wagner

    Game Ten – Wagner Seahawks (4–6) vs No. 22 Duquesne Dukes (7–2) – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    Seahawks00000
    No. 22 Dukes00000

    at Rooney FieldPittsburgh, PA

    • Date: Saturday November 16, 2024
    • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
    • TV: NEC Front Row
    Game information
    First quarter
    Second quarter
    Third quarter
    Fourth quarter
    StatisticsWAGDUQ
    First downs
    Total yards
    Rushing yards
    Passing yards
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int
    Time of possession
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    WagnerPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    DuquesnePassing
    Rushing
    Receiving

    at Central Connecticut

    Game Eleven – No. 19 Duquesne Dukes (8–2) vs Central Connecticut Blue Devils (6–5) – Game summary
    Quarter1234Total
    No. 19 Dukes00000
    Blue Devils00000

    at Arute FieldNew Britain, CT

    • Date: Saturday November 23, 2024
    • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EST
    • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
    • TV announcers (NEC Front Row): TBD
    Game information
    First quarter
    Second quarter
    Third quarter
    Fourth quarter
    StatisticsDUQCCSU
    First downs
    Total yards
    Rushing yards
    Passing yards
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int
    Time of possession
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    DuquesnePassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    Central ConnecticutPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving

    References

    1. "WE ARE THE NORTHEAST CONFERENCE". northeastconference.org. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
    2. "Jerry Schmitt - Football Coach". Duquesne University Athletics. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
    3. "2024 Football Schedule". Duquesne University Athletics. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
    4. "2024 Duquesne Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
    5. "Duquesne Dukes 2024 Regular Season NCAAF Schedule". ESPN. Retrieved May 25, 2024.