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GAME 7: Duquesne vs. Wagner

10/22/2026 12:00:00 PM

DUQUESNE FOOTBALL
GAME 7
Saturday, Oct. 24 • 12:00 PM
WAGNER SEAHAWKS
1-6 (0-3 NEC)
VS.
DUQUESNE DUKES
2-4 (1-1 NEC)
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, Pa.
TELEVISION
Tim Benz (pxp)
Ellis Cannon (analyst)
RADIO
Alex Panormios (pxp - 32nd season)
Josh Taylor (analyst)
Jack McVay (sideline)
duquesne game notes WAGNER GAME NOTES
NEC conference NOTES DIGITAL PROGRAM
LIVE STATS TICKETS
SETTING THE SCENE
NEc action continues at rooney field

Duquesne returns to Rooney Field on Saturday looking to build on its first NEC victory of the season when it hosts Wagner. The Dukes (2-4, 1-1 NEC) earned a 14-7 road win at Stonehill last week, scoring on the opening possession of both halves while holding the Skyhawks scoreless after halftime. Quarterback Carson Camp accounted for both touchdowns, throwing an 18-yard scoring pass to Myles Walker before adding a five-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Defensively, Luke Miller led all players with 14 tackles for the second consecutive week, while James Monds III recorded the first interception of his career to help seal the victory.

Wagner (1-6, 0-3 NEC) looks to snap a five-game losing streak after dropping a 14-9 decision to conference-leading LIU last week. The Seahawks took a 9-7 lead in the third quarter on a safety before LIU scored the go-ahead touchdown following a strip sack deep in Wagner territory. Wagner is winless in three road games this season and has also fallen to NEC opponents Robert Morris and Central Connecticut. Defensively, Julio Tatis leads the way with two pick-sixes in NEC play.

The matchup marks Duquesne's third of five home games this season, with three of the Dukes' next four contests scheduled for Rooney Field. Duquesne aims to earn its first consecutive victories of the season 

GAME NOTES
Notes to Know
01
DEFENSIVE DUKES
Duquesne leads the NEC in fewest total yards allowed per game, fewest first downs allowed and fourth-down defense, while ranking 18th nationally in first downs allowed and eighth in passing defense. In conference play, Duquesne is allowing just 12.0 points per game and has held opponents to 5-for-25 on third down and 2-for-7 on fourth down. Opponents have scored just six points on possessions following a Duquesne turnover this season. Despite 10 offensive turnovers, the Dukes' defense has yet to allow a touchdown drive after a turnover and has held opponents scoreless on eight of the 10 ensuing possessions. James Monds III ranks among the NEC's top 10 with four pass breakups and one interception, recording a career-best three pass breakups and his first career interception last week. Nico Pate, Caleb Jones and DJ Cerisier add three pass breakups apiece, while Luke Miller and Dallas Harper have also recorded interceptions. Duquesne leads the NEC in passing defense and ranks eighth nationally. Adrian Ramirez (3.0 sacks) ranks sixth in the NEC at 0.43 sacks per game, while Zion Patillo and Bernard Blakey (2.5 each) are tied for eighth at 0.42 Duquesne is the only NEC team with three players ranked among the conference's top 10 in sacks per game. The Dukes have recorded at least seven tackles for loss and multiple sacks in three consecutive games.
02
TAKING FLIGHT
Carson Camp averaged 18.5 yards per attempt in last week's win at Stonehill, the highest single-game mark by an NEC quarterback this season. The Dukes averaged 20.0 yards per completion in the victory, while Camp averages 13.13 yards per completion on the season, ranking 20th nationally in the FCS. He has completed 15 passes for more than 20 yards, with six different receivers recording a reception of at least 20 yards. Khiryn Boyd leads the NEC at 31.8 yards per reception, with all five of his catches this season covering at least 20 yards. All six of Camp's touchdown passes have covered at least 14 yards.
03
STREAK SPOTLIGHT
  • Carson Camp (200+ passing yards in three straight games)
  • Ryan Petras (3+ receptions in every game this season)
  • Khiryn Boyd (20+ yard reception in three straight games) *All 5 catches this season for 20+ yards*
  • Myles Walker (20+ yard reception in back-to-back games)
  • Antwon Thomas (20+ yard reception in back-to-back games)
  • Luke Miller (10+ tackles plus a TFL in back-to-back games)
  • Caleb Jones (6 tackles in back-to-back games)
  • James Monds (PBU in back-to-back games)
  • Bernard Blakey (multiple TFLs, and multiple sacks in back-to-back games)
  • Dashawn Fields (TFL and sack in back-to-back games)
04
DEFENDING ROONEY
Duquesne ...
  • Is 42-19 all-time in NEC contests at Rooney Field and 25-8 since 2015.
  • Has won 6 of its last 7 NEC home games.
  • Owns 11 wins in its last 13 overall games at Rooney Field.
With five home games this season, it marks Duquesne's third consecutive season with at least five games at Rooney Field, its longest such streak since 2008-16.
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BY THE NUMBERS
#2
DUQUESNE'S SLOT IN THE NEC PRESEASON COACHES POLL, THE DUKES HAVE FINISHED TOP TWO IN THE FINAL STANDINGS IN NINE OF THE LAST 11 SEASONS.
5
All five of Duquesne's passing touchdowns have been caught by five different receivers.
18
IN THE DUKES' FCS ERA (33 SEASONS), DUQUESNE HAS WON 18 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS (11 MAAC, 7 NEC) AND MADE THREE NCAA FCS PLAYOFF APPEARANCES.
3
Duquesne is 19-0 since 2023 when scoring more than 30 points, including a 1-0 mark this season (53-0 vs. Rio Grande).
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
Week 7 NEC PRIME PERFORMERS
LB • #55
Miller tied his career high with a game-high 14 tackles and recorded a career-best 2.0 tackles for loss while adding half a sack for the first sack of his career. Leading the Dukes with 47 tackles this season, Miller ranks sixth in the NEC in tackles per game. His 14 tackles at Stonehill were the third-most by an NEC defender in a conference game this season, and he now has three double-digit tackle outings this year.
THE SERIES
Series History
All-Time Series vs. Wagner Overall: Duquesne leads 15-6
At Rooney Field: Duquesne leads 7-1
In Pittsburgh: Duquesne leads 8-2
Last Meeting: 10.25.25 - Duquesne (13) at Wagner (24)
WEEKLY COACHES SHOW
AIRs
Thursday, Oct. 22 • 4:30 PM • SportsNet Pittsburgh
FEATURING
Head Coach Jerry Schmitt & Player Guest: Carson Camp (Gr., QB)
 
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