Duquesne Dukes Fan Forum / Dukes favored by 22.5 over Mercyhurst

**Posted by coffee** 11/02/2024 8:53 am

Duquesne is favored big time over the Lakers by 22.5.

This one scares me a but since the Lakers have a decent passing attack and the Dukes have given up some long passes. They also showed that they can let up when they let a bunch of points at the end of last week’s game.

Last edited by coffee (11/02/2024 2:28 pm)

**Posted by MikeR** 11/02/2024 10:48 am

It would be nice to see a good clean game with no really dumb mistakes.

**Posted by SkepticAl** 11/02/2024 2:28 pm

Dukes win 38-31. Give some credit to Mercyhurst for the design of their offense - still DU put 38 on the board with a fumble at the 2 yard line and missing s short field goal. In the pre game show it was mentioned that DU is one of Eight unbeaten teams against FCS competition.

AND Judge Jack got a little airtime on the sidelines after the last td run - he was among the ones scanned by the camera!!!

**Posted by Face** 11/02/2024 7:11 pm

A few teams ranked in the 20s lost, as did a couple teams just behind us.

**Posted by MikeR** 11/04/2024 1:17 pm

Face wrote:
A few teams ranked in the 20s lost, as did a couple teams just behind us.

Attrition now has the Dukes in Top 25 of both polls.

**Posted by PhoenixRising2** 11/04/2024 4:31 pm

https://x.com/duqfb/status/1853468604966072710

#24 / #25

**Posted by luckymcd** 11/04/2024 5:19 pm

Great news Phoenix! If I recall correctly the only other time we've been ranked was after the playoff win.