Venue & Game Details
Kickoff Time: 9:00 AM ET
Venue: Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Capacity: ~2,200 (intimate FCS venue on Duquesne’s campus)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Pittsburgh, PA)
Kickoff Temperature: ~70°F (21°C)
Conditions: Partly cloudy, mild
Wind: 6–9 mph from the northwest
Precipitation: ~10% chance of light showers
Impact: Ideal early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
New Haven Chargers:
QB A. Duffy – healthy, 560 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs.
WR K. Wilder – healthy, 169 yards receiving.
No major injuries reported.
Duquesne Dukes:
QB T. Riddell – healthy, 393 yards, 6 TDs.
RB T. Butts – healthy, 86 rushing yards.
WR J. Isabella – healthy, 166 yards, 2 TDs.
No major injuries reported.
Key Player Matchups
A. Duffy (New Haven QB) vs. Duquesne Secondary
Duffy has been inconsistent but can stretch the field.
Duquesne’s defense has allowed big plays in recent games.
T. Riddell (Duquesne QB) vs. New Haven Pass Rush
Riddell has been efficient with 6 TDs on limited attempts.
New Haven’s front seven must generate pressure to disrupt rhythm.
K. Wilder (New Haven WR) vs. Dukes Corners
Wilder is the Chargers’ top target.
Duquesne’s corners have struggled against physical receivers.
T. Butts (Duquesne RB) vs. Chargers Linebackers
Butts provides balance to Duquesne’s offense.
New Haven allows over 25 ppg, vulnerable to sustained drives.
Recent Team Form
New Haven Chargers (2–2)
W 35–28 vs. Saginaw Valley State (Week 4)
W 24–17 @ Albany (Week 3)
L 14–48 @ Mercyhurst (Week 2)
L 14–31 @ Marist (Week 1)
Strengths: Offense improving, back-to-back wins.
Weaknesses: Defense inconsistent, especially vs. run.
Duquesne Dukes (1–3)
L 7–51 @ Akron (Week 4)
L 21–35 vs. Lehigh (Week 3)
W 55–14 vs. Lincoln (PA) (Week 2)
L 9–61 @ Pitt (Week 1)
Strengths: Passing efficiency in red zone.
Weaknesses: Defense giving up 40+ in 3 of 4 games.
Conference vs. Conference
New Haven: Northeast-10 (NE10) transitioning into broader FCS scheduling.
Duquesne: Northeast Conference (NEC).
This is a non-conference FCS matchup, but both programs recruit heavily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
Series History
All-time series: First-ever meeting between New Haven and Duquesne.
Betting Trends
New Haven Chargers:
2–2 ATS in 2025.
4–1 ATS in last 5 September games.
3 of last 4 games have gone Over.
Duquesne Dukes:
1–3 ATS in 2025.
2–5 ATS in last 7 home games.
4 of last 5 games have gone Over.
Historical Betting Results
No prior head-to-head betting history.
Duquesne has struggled ATS early this season.
New Haven has covered in both recent wins.
Game Odds
New Haven Chargers 54
Duquesne Dukes – 2.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
