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GAME 9: Dukes Host RMU at Rooney Field Saturday

11/6/2026 9:00:00 AM

DUQUESNE FOOTBALL
GAME 9
Saturday, Nov. 7 • 12:00 PM
ROBERT MORRIS COLONIALS
4-5 (2-2 NEC)
VS.
DUQUESNE DUKES
4-4 (3-1 NEC)
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, Pa.
TELEVISION
Tim Benz (pxp)
Josh Taylor (analyst)
RADIO
Alex Panormios (pxp - 32nd season)
Jack McVay (analyst)
duquesne game notes ROBERT MORRIS GAME NOTES
NEC conference NOTES LIVE STATS
TICKETS DIGITAL PROGRAM
SETTING THE SCENE
Dukes take three-game win streak into homestand

Duquesne returns to Rooney Field riding a three-game winning streak, welcoming crosstown rival Robert Morris for the first of two consecutive home games. The Dukes have found their stride offensively, scoring at least 40 points in each of their last two NEC contests, including a 41-14 road victory over New Haven last week. Duquesne has also been strong at home against conference opponents, winning seven of its last eight NEC games at Rooney Field, and owns a 10-2 all-time home record against the Colonials. Robert Morris enters looking to rebound from a 49-14 loss at Central Connecticut State, having split its first four conference games. The Colonials feature one of the NEC's top passing attacks, led by quarterback Carson Haggard, who ranks among the FCS top 20 in both passing yards and touchdown passes. That sets up a key matchup against a Duquesne defense that leads the NEC and ranks top-15 nationally in passing defense, allowing just 177.3 yards per game.

The local rivalry resumed in 2024 after Robert Morris returned to the NEC following four seasons in the Big South/OVC. Duquesne has won both meetings since the renewal, taking a 31-6 decision at Rooney Field in 2024 before earning a 20-17 road victory last season on Matt Clark's game-winning field goal as time expired. The programs previously met annually from 2003-19, and the Dukes have won eight of the last nine matchups and 13 of 17 under head coach Jerry Schmitt.

GAME NOTES
Notes to Know
01
HISTORIC SCORING
Duquesne has scored at least 40 points in consecutive conference games for the first time since joining the NEC in 2008, marking just the third time under head coach Jerry Schmitt the Dukes have reached 40 points in back-to-back games. The previous instances came in 2011 (49-14 vs. Valparaiso followed by 41-14 at Saint Francis) and 2005 (56-14 vs. La Salle followed by 44-17 at Saint Francis). Duquesne's 35-point fourth quarter against Wagner in its last home game was the program's highest-scoring fourth quarter as an FCS member. The Dukes' 52 points against Wagner were the most by an NEC team against a Division I opponent this season.
02
LAST TIME OUT
Duquesne rolled past New Haven, 41-14, on the road, improving to 3-1 in NEC play. The Dukes led wire to wire, building a 14-0 first-quarter lead and taking a 21-6 advantage into halftime. Quarterback Carson Camp accounted for six touchdowns (3 passing, 3 rushing) and threw for a season-high 291 yards on 16-of-23 passing. He earned NEC Offensive Player of the Week honors and honorable mention recognition for FCS National Offensive Player of the Week. Ryan Petras posted career highs with eight receptions, 153 yards and three touchdowns. Luke Miller led the Dukes in tackles for the fourth straight game with six stops, 0.5 tackles for loss and two pass breakups. Petras and Miller were named NEC Prime Performers. Duquesne forced three turnovers for the second consecutive game, as Nico Pate recorded his first career interception and Zach Chambers and Bernard Blakey recovered fumbles. Dashawn Fields also blocked a field goal on New Haven's opening drive. The Dukes totaled 488 yards of offense (291 passing, 197 rushing) while limiting the Chargers to 255 yards, including just 59 on the ground.
03
STREAK SPOTLIGHT
  • Carson Camp: rushing and passing TD in 3 straight, 40+ yard completion in 4 straight, 30+ yard completion in 6 straight.
  • Khiryn Boyd: 20+ yard reception in five straight games.
  • Luke Miller: team tackle leader in 4 straight ... TFL in four straight - every NEC game.
  • Carter Lance: TFL in 3 straight games.
  • Team Defense: 4+ TFLs in six straight, INT in three straight, fumble recovery in back-to-back games, 5 pass breakups in back-to-back games.
04
TURNOVER RESPONSE
Duquesne has recorded seven of its 10 takeaways during its three-game winning streak, including three in each of the last two games, and scored a touchdown following seven takeaways. All three last home game against Wagner produced scores: a 96-yard touchdown drive, a 55-yard interception return and a 70-yard fumble return. One of the takeaways that did not produce a touchdown was a game-sealing interception at Stonehill, after which the Dukes kneeled out the clock. Meanwhile, opponents have scored just 13 points following Duquesne's 14 offensive turnovers, with the defense holding opponents scoreless on 11 of those 14 possessions. Overall, the Dukes own a 49-13 advantage in points off turnovers.
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BY THE NUMBERS
#2
Duquesne's slot in the NEC preseason coaches poll. The Dukes have finished in the top two in the final standings in nine of the last 11 seasons.
12
Twelve different players have contributed to Duquesne's 26 touchdowns this season. Camp (7) leads six players with a rushing score. Petras leads six receivers with four touchdown receptions. The Dukes have added two defensive touchdowns, with Chambers and Thomas each returning a takeaway for a score.
30
Duquesne is 21-0 since 2023 when scoring more than 30 points, including 3-0 this season (41-14 at New Haven, 52-21 vs. Wagner, 53-0 vs. Rio Grande).
85.7%
Duquesne ranks second nationally in the FCS with an 85.7-percent conversion rate on fourth down (6-for-7). The Dukes converted all four attempts last week at New Haven, including a pair of one-yard quarterback keepers by Camp for touchdowns on fourth-and-goal.
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
Week 9 NEC HONOREES
QB • #18 • NEC Offensive Player of the Week • Honorable Mention FCS National Offensive Player of the Week
Accounted for all six touchdowns in the Dukes' 41-14 win over New Haven, throwing for three scores and rushing for three more, to earn NEC Offensive Player of the Week honors and honorable mention recognition for Stats Perform FCS National Offensive Player of the Week. Camp set a career high with three rushing touchdowns and tied his career best with three passing scores. His six touchdowns responsible for are the most in a game by an NEC player this season. He completed 16 of 23 passes for a season-high 291 yards and connected with seven different receivers, including seven completions of at least 20 yards. Camp leads Duquesne with seven rushing touchdowns and has thrown for 10 scores this season. He has accounted for 12 touchdowns during the Dukes' three-game winning streak, including six passing and six rushing touchdowns. Camp averages 14.39 yards per completion, ranking eighth nationally in the FCS, and has averaged more than 18 yards per completion in all three games during Duquesne's winning streak. He has completed 26 passes for 20-plus yards, including 50-plus-yard connections with Noah Canty (56 yards vs. Wagner) and Shawn Solomon Jr. (54 yards last week). Eight different receivers have recorded a reception of at least 20 yards. Khiryn Boyd ranks second in the NEC at 24.6 yards per reception, while eight of Camp's 10 touchdown passes have covered at least 14 yards.
WR • #14 • NEC Prime Performer
Recorded career highs with eight receptions, 153 receiving yards and three touchdowns. His totals also represent season highs by a Duquesne receiver and are the most receiving yards and touchdowns by an NEC receiver in a conference game this season. Petras had four receptions of at least 20 yards, including a long of 34 yards and a 29-yard touchdown.
LB • #55 • NEC Prime Performer
Earned Prime Performer recognition for the fourth consecutive week after leading Duquesne in tackles for the fourth straight game. He finished with seven stops, 0.5 tackles for loss and two pass breakups while helping the Dukes limit New Haven to just 59 rushing yards. In conference play, Miller ranks second in the NEC with 10.0 tackles per game. He has also recorded all five of his tackles for loss, including 1.5 sacks, and both of his forced fumbles against conference opponents. Miller has recorded at least one tackle for loss in four consecutive games. 
THE SERIES
Series History
All-Time Series Overall: Duquesne leads 15-8
At Rooney Field: Duquesne leads 10-2
Last Meeting: 11.22.25 - Duquesne (20) at RMU (17)
WEEKLY COACHES SHOW
AIRs
Friday, Nov. 6 • 9:00 PM • SportsNet Pittsburgh
FEATURING
Head Coach Jerry Schmitt & Player Guest: Carter Lance (Jr., DL)
 
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