Duquesne Dukes Fan Forum / Dukes favored by 10.5 over Dayton

**Posted by coffee** 9/15/2018 11:01 am

The Dukes are favored by 10.5 over Dayton according to most books. I think that is generous to Duquesne.

I'd be happy to cover. I don't think I know what they are capable of yet particularly on offense.

They need to get things working before they face Hawaii next week.

Lock Haven was not a good measure and they sputtered against Valpo. Too many mistakes against UMass to even look at the game.

Last edited by coffee (9/15/2018 11:06 am)

**Posted by coffee** 9/15/2018 11:15 am

This game has the potential to be the best football rivalry if they ever do put together an A-10 Football conference.

https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/college-football-dayton-flyers-look-bounce-back-duquense/StIeaA6lxiRFLly5WYVuxH/

**Posted by coffee** 9/15/2018 2:01 pm

Coach has to learn how to put a game away. I know there were injuries but he took the foot off the gas on offense and played tentative on defense.

He can't stop the longer passing game on early downs in particular.

**Posted by Dukes2012** 9/15/2018 2:02 pm

This was the first game I was able to watch this year. Hung on for the win despite a number of key injuries, but I am very worried about the defense. Dayton did whatever they wanted in the second half.