Pittsburgh, Pa. – Duquesne University football will return to the SportsNet Pittsburgh airwaves in 2026, with all five home games set to be broadcast on the regional sports network, along with weekly editions of the
Jerry Schmitt Coach's Show presented by UPMC and Mike's Beer Bar.
SportsNet Pittsburgh coverage begins Thursday, Sept. 3, with the season preview edition of the
Jerry Schmitt Coach's Show presented by UPMC and Mike's Beer Bar. The show will air weekly on Thursdays during game weeks throughout the regular season. Follow @DuqFB on
X,
Instagram, and
Facebook for weekly updates on air times.
Tim Benz returns as host, joined by head coach
Jerry Schmitt for the coach's interview segment powered by Cordia. Schmitt enters his 22nd season leading the Dukes and is the longest-tenured head coach in the FCS, while entering his 33rd year on staff.
Each episode will also feature a Duquesne student-athlete guest presented by Summit Academy; a "Behind the Numbers" segment sponsored by Schneider Downs; "Painting the Picture to Victory" presented by Sherwin-Williams; and a preview of the road ahead presented by Dean Honda.
Game coverage will feature all five home games, including the homecoming game and NEC opener vs. LIU, midseason conference matchups against Wagner and crosstown rival Robert Morris on SportsNet Pittsburgh, as well as the home opener vs. Rio Grande and home finale vs. Mercyhurst on SportsNet Pittsburgh+.
DUQUESNE FOOTBALL 2026 SPORTSNET PITTSBURGH COVERAGE
| Program |
Schedule |
Jerry Schmitt Coach's Show
Presented by UPMC and Mike's Beer Bar |
Weekly on Thursdays beginning Sept. 3 |
GAME BROADCAST SCHEDULE
All games also available via NEC Front Row video stream and Fox Sports PGH radio – iHeart Radio App / 104.7 HD2 / 970 AM
| Date |
Time |
Opponent |
Network |
| Sept. 26 (Sat.) |
12:00 p.m. |
vs. Rio Grande |
SNP+ |
| Oct. 10 (Sat.) |
1:00 p.m. |
vs. LIU |
SNP |
| Oct. 24 (Sat.) |
12:00 p.m. |
vs. Wagner |
SNP |
| Nov. 7 (Sat.) |
12:00 p.m. |
vs. Robert Morris |
SNP |
| Nov. 14 (Sat.) |
12:00 p.m. |
vs. Mercyhurst |
SNP+ |
About SportsNet Pittsburgh
SportsNet Pittsburgh (SNP) is the region's home for live local sports coverage, featuring the Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Pirates, hundreds of live college events, behind-the-scenes access shows, and more. SNP is available to cable and streaming subscribers, as well as through the SNP 360 subscription, across western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, eastern Ohio, and parts of New York and Maryland. To stream SNP 360 with your TV provider or via direct subscription, visit
GetSNP360.com.
LINK: View SNP Channel Guide
FOLLOW THE DUKES
Follow Duquesne football online all season at
GoDuquesne.com, as well as on
X,
Instagram, and
Facebook (@DuqFB).
