Duquesne at Washington State - 2026 Matchup Preview
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Duquesne Dukes at Washington State Cougars

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Saturday, September 19th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Martin Stadium - Pullman, WA

 
Dukes (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 8 - 56 (8 - 56 on Road)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
DUQ coming off BYE
Our Line: Washington State -1.5  (SP+ WSU -4)
WSU Win prob: 50% | Cover: 47%
Cougars (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Kirby Moore (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 23 - 20 (27 - 17 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6.1 - 5.9 (#75)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 2) (Avg: 4) (Bad: 3)
 
Duquesne's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Duquesne at Air Force-3.5————
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/19Duquesne at Washington State+1.5————
Record: 0–0Projected spreads in italics

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Duquesne's Schedule
Washington State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Washington State at Washington+18————
Sat 9/12Washington State at Kansas State+10————
Sat 9/19Washington State vs Duquesne-22.5————
Sat 9/26Washington State vs Arizona+9————
Sat 10/3Washington State vs Fresno State+0.5————
Fri 10/9Washington State at Utah State-2.5————
Sat 10/17Washington State at Oregon State-8————
Sat 10/24Washington State vs Boise State+1.5————
Sat 10/31Washington State at San Diego State+8.5————
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/14Washington State vs Colorado State-14————
Sat 11/21Washington State at Texas State+6.5————
Sat 11/28Washington State vs TBD-22.5————
Record: 0–0Projected spreads in italics

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 2, Avg 4, Bad 1, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 2, Avg 4, Bad 1, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Washington State's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
DUQ0%80%000%000%560%0%0000
WSU#92 (.13)42% (73)22.543% (69)2.82 (92)12941% (73)2103.93 (49)#21 (.07)40% (55)20.244% (93)37% (27)3.14 (27)56.11.60.8
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
DUQ0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
WSU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
DUQ Offense2880%00000000%0%0%0%0%
WSU Defense1320.216.740.5%3.140.8 - - - - - 51%47%44%37%15%.07
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
DUQ Defense256560%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
WSU Offense1322.526.841.9%3.931.6203401292103.949%50%43%41%16%.13

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Duquesne20:000NAN%0%0000000100
Washington State1332:2319.538%71%6.756.11.60.85.22.4029
Run Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
DUQ Offense20%0%000000%0%0
WSU Defense1351% (87)44% (93) - - - - .08 (55)2.97 (80)71% (70)10% (52)0.83 (12)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
DUQ Defense20%0% - - - - 00%0%0
WSU Offense1349% (76)43% (69)33.5129.53.916 (122).09 (78)2.82 (92)68% (95)9% (61)0.85 (118)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
DUQ Offense20%0%000000000%0%0%0
WSU Defense1347% (47)37% (27) - - - - - - 6.11 (16)1.4 (18)31% (68)23% (7).06 (2)5% (118)1.9 (27)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
DUQ Defense20%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
WSU Offense1350% (64)41% (73)20.131.3210.46.710.519 (61)15 (108).21 (94)1.4 (122)32% (76)27% (100).15 (123)7% (92)1.9 (117)

Duquesne's Power Ratings
Duquesne's Power Rating: NR
Duquesne's Offense Rating: NR
Duquesne's Defense Rating: NR
2026 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Duquesne's 2026 Expected Record: -
Duquesne's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Duquesne's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Duquesne's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average NEC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 871.03
Average FBS Talent: 676.61

Power Ratings Matchup
Duquesne:    Washington State: 1.72

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Duquesne:    Washington State: 3.8




Washington State's Power Ratings
Washington State's Power Rating: 1.72  #101
Washington State's Offense Rating: 11.46  #105
Washington State's Defense Rating: 16.81  #87
2026 Talent Rating: 587.00  #84
Blue Chip Ratio: 0  #104
Washington State's 2026 Expected Record: 6.1 - 5.9
Washington State's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 3.8  #63
Washington State's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.6  #86
Washington State's Defense SP+ Rating: 20.5  #32

Average Talent
Average Pac-12 Talent Rating is 597.13
Average Power Five Talent: 871.03
Average FBS Talent: 676.61


Duquesne Scoring
Offense: 8 PPG
Offense on Road: 8
Defense: 56 PPG
Defense on Road: 56

Duquesne's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Washington State 27
Duquesne 26

Projected Total Points: 53
Washington State Scoring
Offense: 22.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 26.8
Defense: 20.2 PPG
Defense at Home: 16.7

Washington State's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Washington State000 Overs
Duquesne000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0

(#) DUQ at (#101) WSU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatDUQWSU
Game ControlGC #139 #30
Momentum ControlMCNR #47
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNR #101
SP+SP+NR #63
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNR #84
Blue ChipsBC%NR #104
Washington State Notes
(3/2) Vibes: Decent, Moore era could bowl year 1
(3/2) QB Dugger vs Pinnick (FCS) both mobile.
(3/2) RB 3 w good exp, avg prod. Vorhees TO issues
(3/2) WR Freeman back, Dees (FCS) also good exp/prod
(3/2) OL is ?, 2 FT starters, 3 PT, all with very ? grades
(3/2) DL better, has decent exp/prod + size. 10 portals
(3/2) DBs CB 2 decent starters, 1 at S of the 8 portals
(2/24) HC K Moore was OC at Mizzu, grew up in Wash.
(2/2) Reset w/ Moore, Rogers 1 yr & out (Iowa St)
(2/2) Roster gutted by portal, 39 out, most starters
Washington State Injury Report
Duquesne on Offense
CategoryCat
DUQ OffWSU Def
Game ControlGC #138 #26
Momentum ControlMCNR #41
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNR #55
ExplosiveExpNR #4
PPAPPANR #21
PowerPwrNR #87
SP+SP+NR #32
Pts POPPONR #27
HavocHavNR #98
Duquesne Run Game
CategoryCat
DUQ OffWSU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNR #93
Run ExplRExpNR #12
PPAExpNR #55
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNR #80
Stuff RateStuffNR #79
TackleTak - NR
Duquesne Pass Game
CategoryCat
DUQ OffWSU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNR #27
Pass ExplPExlNR #18
PPAExpNR #16
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NR #52
DB HavocDBNR #118
Washington State on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49%
CategoryCatWSU OffDUQ Def
Game ControlGC #30 #140
Momentum ControlMC #54NR
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #73NR
ExplosiveExp #133NR
PPAPPA #92NR
PowerPwr #105NR
SP+SP+ #86NR
Pts POPPO #49NR
HavocHav #73NR
Washington State Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49%
CategoryCat
WSU OffDUQ Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #69NR
Run ExplRExp #118NR
PPAExp #78NR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #92NR
Stuff RateStuff #97NR
TackleTak - NR
Washington State Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 49%, Run: 49%
CategoryCatWSU OffDUQ Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #73NR
Pass ExplPExl #122NR
PPAExp #94NR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #61NR
DB HavocDB #92NR
Program Comparison
WSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'26 Profile: Down to Top G5

DUQ 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'26 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Martin Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
No Matchups Past 4 Years
  
DUQ's OC ()
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG

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DUQ's DC ()
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jordan Holmes10000
Ryan Gaea10010
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jordan Holmes10000
Ryan Gaea10010
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jordan Holmes10000
Ryan Gaea10010

WSU's OC Matt Miller (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Caden Pinnick (Tr)24034570%320632109.3
Julian Dugger2633%39006.5
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Kirby Vorhees13857654.246
Caden Pinnick (Tr)12543733.527
Maxwell Woods3622506.348
Leo Pulalasi3820505.445
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Tony Freeman54588310.948
Jordan Dees (Tr)36508314.135
Trey Leckner2317437.632
Maxwell Woods1814808.233

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WSU's DC Trent Bray (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jaylen Thomas (Tr)591006
Paul Hutson III (Tr)376330
Nylan Brown (Tr)373030
Khamari Terrell (Tr)333013
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Paul Hutson III (Tr)376330
Linus Zunk (Tr)154340
DJ Warner (Tr)62231
Ben Beatty31100
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jaylen Thomas (Tr)591006
Jalil Tucker (Tr)251015
Khamari Terrell (Tr)333013