Venue & Broadcast
Location: Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
Surface: Artificial turf
Capacity: ~2,200
Broadcast: ESPN+ (streaming) & FOX Sports Radio 94.7 FM / 1230 AM (Lehigh radio)
Weather Outlook (early-week forecast)
Temperature at kickoff: ~75°F (24°C)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light southwest wind (5–8 mph)
Precipitation chance: <10%
Impact: Ideal offensive conditions — minimal wind impact for passing/kicking games.
Injury & Availability Report
(FCS programs often release limited official injury info — monitor late-week updates)
Lehigh: No confirmed starters ruled out after 28–10 win over Sacred Heart; QB Brayten Hall healthy, RB Luke Yoder (171 yds, 1 TD vs. SHU) available.
Duquesne: No major injuries reported after 55–14 win over Lincoln (PA); QB Darius Perrantes and WR Dwayne Menders Jr. healthy.
Key Note: Both teams expected to be near full strength barring late-week scratches.
Recent Form
Lehigh Mountain Hawks:
W 28–10 vs. Sacred Heart — Yoder’s 171 rush yds led the way; defense forced 3 turnovers.
W 21–14 vs. #25 Richmond — upset win fueled by balanced offense and red-zone stops.
Strength: Physical run game, opportunistic defense.
Concern: Passing efficiency (3 INTs through 2 games).
Duquesne Dukes:
W 55–14 vs. Lincoln (PA) — offense exploded for 500+ total yards.
L 61–9 @ Pitt — overmatched by FBS opponent.
Strength: Passing attack (393 yds, 6 TD vs. Lincoln).
Concern: Run defense vs. physical fronts.
Series History
All-time: Duquesne leads 2–1 in modern era.
Last Meeting: 2024 — Duquesne won 31–14 in Bethlehem.
Trend: Home team has won last two matchups.
Key Player Matchups
QB Duel:
Lehigh — Brayten Hall: Efficient game manager; benefits from strong run support.
Duquesne — Darius Perrantes: Big arm, capable of stretching field vertically.
Ground Game:
Lehigh RB Luke Yoder: 171 yds, 1 TD vs. SHU; workhorse back.
Duquesne RB Tyrell Butts: 86 yds vs. Lincoln; change-of-pace threat.
Receiving Threats:
Lehigh WR Geoffrey Jamiel: 9 rec, 128 yds, 1 TD vs. SHU.
Duquesne WR Joe Isabella: 14 rec, 166 yds, 2 TD vs. Lincoln.
Defensive Edge:
Lehigh’s front seven vs. Duquesne OL — key to limiting Perrantes’ deep shots.
Betting Trends
Lehigh is 4-1 ATS in last 5 games.
Duquesne is 3-2 ATS in last 5 home games.
Last 2 meetings have gone Under the total.
Lehigh has covered in 3 of last 4 as an underdog.
Game Odds
Lehigh Mountain Hawks 51
Duquesne Dukes – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
