Total Yards
Pittsburgh460
Duquesne208
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Duquesne at Pittsburgh
Aug 30, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 1
Away
Duquesne
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Final Score
9 - 61
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Passing Yards
Pittsburgh302
Duquesne171
Rushing Yards
Pittsburgh158
Duquesne37
Turnovers
Pittsburgh1
Duquesne0
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature72°F
Wind6 mph NW
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Pittsburgh vs Duquesne box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Pittsburgh24:37
Duquesne35:23
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Pittsburgh overwhelms Duquesne 61-9
Pittsburgh defeated Duquesne 61-9 in Week 1 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 460-208 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Pittsburgh set the terms early in a game that finished 61-9. Eli Holstein pass complete to Cataurus Hicks for 4 yds for a TD (Trey Butkowski KICK) came with 2:47 left in the first quarter, giving Pittsburgh the first major swing.
Pittsburgh's box score carried the story: 460 total yards, 158 rushing yards, and 302 passing yards. Duquesne finished with 208 total yards, including 37 on the ground and 171 through the air.
Pittsburgh converted 5-14 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, Pittsburgh led 34-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Cole Gonzales pass complete to Bryce Yates for 60 yds for a TD (Trey Butkowski KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Eli Holstein pass complete to Cataurus Hicks for 4 yds for a TD (Trey Butkowski KICK) (Pittsburgh led 14-0 over Duquesne).
Punt
Michael Berarducci punt for 44 yds , Desmond Reid returns for 88 yds for a TD (Trey Butkowski KICK) (Duquesne led 0-7 over Pittsburgh).
Rushing Touchdown
Juelz Goff run for 1 yd for a TD (Trey Butkowski PAT BLOCKED) (Pittsburgh led 20-6 over Duquesne).
Passing Touchdown
Eli Holstein pass complete to Kenny Johnson for 20 yds for a TD (Trey Butkowski KICK) (Pittsburgh led 27-6 over Duquesne).
Passing Touchdown
Tyler Riddell pass complete to B.J. Alexander for 7 yds for a TD (Matt Marcinko PAT MISSED) (Duquesne led 6-14 over Pittsburgh).
Passing Touchdown
Eli Holstein pass complete to Cataurus Hicks for 16 yds for a TD (Trey Butkowski KICK) (Pittsburgh led 34-6 over Duquesne).
Stat Callouts
Final score
61-9
Pittsburgh defeated Duquesne.
Total yards
460-208
Pittsburgh held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
158
Pittsburgh averaged 5.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
302
Pittsburgh averaged 7.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-14
Pittsburgh's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-15
Duquesne's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Pittsburgh | Duquesne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 460 | 208 |
| Passing Yards | 302 | 171 |
| Rushing Yards | 158 | 37 |
| First Downs | 21 | 8 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-14 | 2-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-35 | 11-88 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-38 | 17-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 27 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 13 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 24:37 | 35:23 |