Duquesne Dukes vs. Pittsburgh Panthers: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Pittsburgh Panthers defeated Duquesne Dukes 61–9 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Duquesne Dukes 9, Pittsburgh Panthers 61.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Duquesne Dukes	6	6	0	3	9
Pittsburgh Panthers	6	18	12	12	61

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Eli Holstein (Pittsburgh) — 215.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.45 EPA/play +10.74 EPA
• Cole Gonzales (Pittsburgh) — 93.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -0.75 EPA
• Logan Kushner (Duquesne) — -2.0 yds · -0.80 EPA/play -3.21 EPA

Rushing

• Taj Butts (Duquesne) — 38.0 yds -0.25 EPA
• Desmond Reid (Pittsburgh) — 66.0 yds · 1 TD -0.07 EPA
• Juelz Goff (Pittsburgh) — 31.0 yds · 1 TD +0.18 EPA

Receiving

• Joey Isabella (Duquesne) — 8 rec · 120.0 yds +0.59 EPA
• Kenny Johnson (Pittsburgh) — 4 rec · 53.0 yds +0.86 EPA
• Cataurus Hicks (Pittsburgh) — 4 rec · 55.0 yds +1.93 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Eli Holstein	Pittsburgh	24	62.5%	215	4	+0.45	+10.74
Cole Gonzales	Pittsburgh	15	53.3%	93	1	-0.05	-0.75
Logan Kushner	Duquesne	4	50.0%	-2	0	-0.80	-3.21
Tyler Riddell	Duquesne	24	54.2%	122	1	-0.16	-3.89

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Duquesne	Pittsburgh
Plays	55	65
EPA / play	-0.230	+0.218
Total EPA	-12.63	+14.19
Success rate	14.5%	47.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.254	+0.256
Rush EPA / play	-0.205	+0.162
Yards	194	472

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Duquesne	4	24	-1.06	Touchdown
Q1	Duquesne	3	-3	-3.50	Punt
Q1	Pittsburgh	3	3	-3.15	Punt
Q1	Duquesne	3	6	-2.25	Punt
Q1	Pittsburgh	11	73	+8.38	Pass TD
Q1	Duquesne	3	-20	-4.25	Punt
Q1	Pittsburgh	4	7	-4.71	Interception
Q2	Duquesne	3	6	-2.00	Punt
Q2	Pittsburgh	3	6	-1.94	Punt
Q2	Duquesne	2	66	+6.49	Pass TD
Q2	Pittsburgh	3	5	+1.21	Rush TD
Q2	Duquesne	6	23	+0.33	Punt
Q2	Pittsburgh	3	47	+3.99	Pass TD
Q2	Duquesne	3	8	-1.45	Punt
Q2	Pittsburgh	6	80	+5.97	Pass TD
Q2	Duquesne	2	-2	-0.44	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Duquesne Dukes · Punt return touchdown (-5.94 EPA)
2. Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Penalty (1st & 10) (-5.55 EPA)
3. Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Cole Gonzales pass to Bryce Yates for a touchdown (60 yards) (+5.46 EPA)
4. Q2 · Duquesne Dukes · Tyler Riddell pass to Joey Isabella for 59 yards (1st & 10) (+4.71 EPA)
5. Q3 · Duquesne Dukes · Tyler Riddell pass to Joey Isabella for 30 yards (3rd & 4) (+4.08 EPA)
6. Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Eli Holstein pass to Cataurus Hicks for a touchdown (16 yards) (+3.94 EPA)
7. Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Eli Holstein pass to Cataurus Hicks for a touchdown (4 yards) (+3.73 EPA)
8. Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kickoff (+3.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Pittsburgh Panthers controlled the final (61–9) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Eli Holstein (Pittsburgh) — 215.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: Pittsburgh at 0.218 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Duquesne Dukes vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Duquesne Dukes 9, Pittsburgh Panthers 61 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Duquesne Dukes vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Pittsburgh Panthers won with a final score of 9–61.

Where can I find the Duquesne Dukes vs Pittsburgh Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754520.

Who led Duquesne Dukes vs Pittsburgh Panthers in passing?

Eli Holstein (Pittsburgh) led passers with 215.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Duquesne Dukes at Pittsburgh Panthers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.