US EditionEli Holstein throws a career-high 4 touchdown passes as Pittsburgh eases by Duquesne 61-9
Pitt Panthers scored eight touchdowns and dominated with a strong offensive and special teams performance, including a record punt return at Acrisure Stadium, officials said.
- On Saturday, Eli Holstein completed 15 of 23 passes for 215 yards and ran for 41, throwing a career-high four touchdown passes as Pittsburgh Panthers routed Duquesne Dukes 61-9.
- After an 85-year break, Pittsburgh Panthers decisively controlled the City Game renewal at Acrisure Stadium, while Duquesne Dukes fell to 0-1.
- Desmond Reid swung momentum with an 88-yard punt return and a 53-yard rushing touchdown, the return setting the longest play in Acrisure Stadium record history.
- Pitt's depth and special teams provided a decisive edge, with Trey Butkowski's two 27-yard field goals and Cole Gonzales' 60-yard touchdown sealing the late win.
- Next Saturday, Duquesne hosts Lincoln with Joey Isabella catching eight passes for 120 yards, while Pitt honored former commit Mason Alexander with family present and a helmet decal.
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Eli Holstein throws a career-high 4 touchdown passes as Pittsburgh eases by Duquesne
Eli Holstein threw a career-high four touchdown passes, including two to sophomore wide receiver Cataurus Hicks, and Pittsburgh eased past crosstown rival Duquesne 61-9 on Saturday.
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Eli Holstein throws a career-high 4 touchdown passes as Pittsburgh eases by Duquesne 61-9
Eli Holstein threw a career-high four touchdown passes as Pitt opened the season with a 61-9 victory over crosstown rival Duquesne.
Inside the Dukes: Week One Impressions of Duquesne Football
Duquesne Football faced a challenging debut against Pitt, culminating in a 61-9 loss at Acrisure Stadium. Despite the score, coach Jerry Schmitt highlighted areas for improvement, especially in special teams. Key decisions, like punting instead of going for it on fourth down, were significant moments, particularly after allowing an 88-yard punt return touchdown. While the defense initially stifled Pitt, mistakes and missed opportunities ultimate…
Dukes Fall to Pitt in Historic Intracity Opener - Duquesne University Athletics
PITTSBURGH – In an intracity matchup between NCAA Division I levels, FCS member Duquesne faced the city's FBS program, Pittsburgh, for the first time since 1939 in front of 53,006 fans — the largest crowd for a Duquesne football game since the program's reinstatement in 1969. The Panthers pulled away for a 61-9 win Saturday at Acrisure Stadium to open the 2025 season.
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