FCS-CFB Game Preview: Duquesne Dukes (5-3) vs. Wagner Seahawks (1-6)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Hameline Field at Wagner College Stadium, Staten Island, NY

Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET

Broadcast: ESPN+, YES Network, SportsNet Pittsburgh

Weather Forecast: 56°F, partly cloudy, winds 6–8 mph, no precipitation expected.

Team Recent Form

Duquesne Dukes:

Last game: 37-0 win at Mercyhurst

Riding a 4-game win streak, outscoring opponents 167-39 in that span.

Offense: 30.1 PPG, 392 YPG (balanced attack).

Defense: 19.0 PPG allowed, 310 YPG allowed – dominant in NEC play (123-21 scoring margin through 3 games).

Wagner Seahawks:

Last game: 24-17 OT loss vs. CCSU

Offense: 17.0 PPG, 295 YPG (struggling to sustain drives).

Defense: 31.4 PPG allowed, 420 YPG allowed.

Only win: 18-13 vs. Norfolk State.

Injury Report

Duquesne: No major injuries; RB Ness Davis (532 yards, 2 TD) healthy after 164-yard game vs. Mercyhurst.

Wagner: No significant absences reported; QB Jason Barton (557 yards, 4 TD, 3 INT) expected to start.

Key Player Matchups

QB Tyler Riddell (DUQ): 1,338 yards, 19 TD, 4 INT – efficient and explosive passer.

RB Ness Davis (DUQ): 532 yards, 2 TD – three 100-yard games this season.

WR Joe Isabella (DUQ): 597 yards, 8 TD – NEC’s top red-zone threat.

QB Jason Barton (WAG): 557 yards, 4 TD, 3 INT – limited production.

RB Anthony Hines Jr. (WAG): 351 yards, 3 TD – workhorse back.

WR Jalen Colclough (WAG): 224 yards, 2 TD – top target.

Series History

All-time: Duquesne leads 25–7.

Recent: Duquesne has won 8 of last 9 vs. Wagner.

Last meeting: Duquesne 31, Wagner 7 (2024).

Betting Trends

Duquesne: 5-3 ATS this season; 3-0 ATS in NEC play.

Wagner: 2-5 ATS; 0-2 ATS in NEC play.

Totals: Duquesne 4 of 8 OVER; Wagner 5 of 7 OVER.

Head-to-Head: Duquesne 7-2 ATS last 9 vs. Wagner.

Projection: Duquesne 38 – Wagner 13

Game Odds

Duquesne Dukes              – 21

Wagner Seahawks           49

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025