(Stats Perform) – Duquesne hopes a strong nonconference schedule will lead to title contention in the Northeast Conference this year.
The Dukes were the preseason favorite last year, but tied for third with a 4-3 conference record while finishing 6-5.
This year, coach Jerry Schmitt’s squad will have first-time matchups with two FBS opponents, Air Force (Sept. 5) and Coastal Carolina (Sept. 19), in its first three games with a trip in between to Youngstown State on Sept. 12. The Dukes lost 34-14 against the Missouri Valley Football Conference program last season.
Duquesne will play five times at home. The Dukes are projected to return eight starters.
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2020 Duquesne Schedule
Sept. 5, at Air Force
Sept. 12, at Youngstown State
Sept. 19, at Coastal Carolina
Sept. 26, Virginia-Lynchburg
Oct. 3, at Central Connecticut State*
Oct. 10, Robert Morris*
Oct. 17, at Wagner*
Oct. 24, Sacred Heart*
Oct. 31, Long Island*
Nov. 14, Bryant*
Nov. 21, at Saint Francis*
* – Northeast Conference game
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