Pullman, Wash. – The Duquesne University football team finished a grueling three-game road stretch to begin the 2026 season Saturday at FBS member Washington State, falling 48-7 at Gesa Field.
The Dukes found the end zone on a one-yard
Carson Camp keeper to tie the game at 7 in the first quarter, set up by a 54-yard run from
Dazhaun Hopkins. Duquesne trailed just 14-7 at halftime against the Pac-12 opponent.
The Cougars scored three straight touchdowns out of the break before returning a pair of punt returns for touchdowns in the fourth quarter to pull away for the final score.
Dallas Harper created the first turnover of the season for Duquesne with an interception on the opening drive.
James Monds III paced the defense with a career-high seven tackles, while
DJ Cerisier and
Luke Miller each recorded six. Cerisier's mark was a career high.
Jamari Buddin had 1.5 tackles for loss and
Adrian Ramirez added one.
Will Hosick charted his first career tackle.
Ryan Petras led the receiving corps with a career-most four receptions for 56 yards, including a highlight-reel 35-yard one-handed grab on third down in the third quarter. Camp finished 9-for-18 for 69 yards passing, while Hopkins led Duquesne with 60 yards on seven carries.
Trey Graham added his first career reception.
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Duquesne opens its home slate next Saturday, Sept. 26, hosting Rio Grande (Ohio). Kickoff from Rooney Field is set for noon.
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