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Caden Pinnick throws 2 TD passes, runs for one and Washington State beats Duquesne 48-7 for 1st win
Pinnick accounted for three touchdowns, and Washington State outgained Duquesne 512-180 in a victory that ended the Cougars' 0-2 start.
- On Saturday, Washington State defeated Duquesne 48-7 at Gesa Field, securing head coach Kirby Moore's first victory at any level behind quarterback Caden Pinnick's two passing touchdowns and one rushing score.
- The Cougars' offense, which managed only 17 total points during opening losses to Washington and Kansas State, exploded with 316 rushing yards on 40 carries, averaging 7.9 yards per attempt against the Duquesne defense.
- Running back Maxwell Woods rushed for 116 yards, while Kirby Vorhees added 109 yards and two scores; Pinnick completed 17 of 22 passes for 196 yards to seven different receivers.
- Special teams sparkled in the fourth quarter as Jaylen Thomas and Tank Hawkins returned back-to-back punts for touchdowns, while the WSU defense held Duquesne to just 40 yards on 23 second-half plays.
- Kicker Jack Stevens missed a field goal and an extra point, prompting head coach Kirby Moore to evaluate his status next week; Arizona visits Gesa Field on Saturday.
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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. POSTGAME PRESS CONFERENCES Coach Schmitt Ryan Petras
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Caden Pinnick throws 2 TD passes, runs for one and Washington State beats Duquesne 48-7 for 1st win
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Caden Pinnick threw his first two passing touchdowns this season and ran for another to lead Washington State to a 48-7 victory over Duquesne on Saturday for the Cougars' first win.
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