Pittsburgh Panthers Roar Past Duquesne Dukes with a Dominant Display

The Pittsburgh Panthers kicked off their season with an impressive 61-9 victory over the Duquesne Dukes at Acrisure Stadium. This commanding win places the Panthers at a 1-0 record, while the Dukes start their campaign with a 0-1 record.

First Quarter

The game began with Pitt setting the tone early, scoring two touchdowns in the first quarter. Eli Holstein led the charge for Pitt, completing several key passes that resulted in touchdowns. The defense also played a crucial role by keeping Duquesne scoreless during this period.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Pitt continued to dominate both offensively and defensively. Holstein threw for additional touchdowns, showcasing his precision and ability to find open receivers like Cataurus Hicks and Malachi Thomas. Meanwhile, Desmond Reid's rushing touchdown added to Pitt's lead. The Dukes managed to get on the scoreboard but were limited to just one touchdown before halftime.

Third Quarter

After halftime, Pitt maintained their momentum with another strong performance in the third quarter. The defense was relentless as Kyle Louis recorded two sacks against Duquesne's quarterback, further stifling any attempts by Duquesne to close the gap.

Fourth Quarter

In the final quarter of play, Pitt sealed their victory with additional points from field goals made by Trey Butkowski and another touchdown pass from Cole Gonzales. Despite a late field goal from Duquesne, it was not enough to challenge Pitts' commanding lead.

The Pittsburgh Panthers vs Duquesne Dukes match summary highlights how Pitts' offense was unstoppable throughout all four quarters of play while maintaining solid defensive pressure on their opponents.

Looking ahead, fans can catch Pitts' next game against Central Michigan Chippewas scheduled for September 6th at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh at 12:00 PM EDT on ESPNU.

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