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Duquesne at Youngstown State: Pass at a 22.5-Point Spread
The Duquesne Dukes visit the Youngstown State Penguins at Stambaugh Stadium in Youngstown, Ohio, on September 12, 2026, for a 2:00 PM college football kickoff. Duquesne enters 0-1, while Youngstown State is 1-1.
Duquesne began its season with a 34-0 loss at Air Force, finishing with 107 total yards, eight first downs and 19:10 of possession. Carson Camp completed 7 of 18 passes in his first Duquesne start; Logan Kushner also played and completed 2 of 4. Fifteen Dukes made their collegiate debuts, and eight made their first career starts.
Youngstown State returns home following a 45-13 loss at Kentucky. Beau Brungard completed 23 of 35 passes for 243 yards and a touchdown. The 2025 Walter Payton Award winner leads an offense in which Jaden Gilbert and Lynn Wyche-El each scored touchdowns in both opening games. The Penguins have also had 12 players make their first career start through two games.
Youngstown State is priced at -1,800 on the moneyline, with Duquesne at +900. The spread lists Youngstown State -22.5 (-110) and Duquesne +22.5 (-110). Over 53.5 (-110) and under 53.5 (-110) are the total options.
Duquesne's opening offensive output gives reason for caution, but one game does not establish its expected scoring or margin here. Brungard's passing performance at Kentucky offers context without settling whether Youngstown State can cover this spread.
Duquesne won the previous meeting 28-25 at Youngstown State in 2024, although the Penguins lead the series 6-1. That result belongs to a different season and cannot establish an advantage for Saturday.
Pass on the listed wagers. The recent performances and personnel details do not establish a dependable betting advantage on either side or the total. Withhold a winner and projected score, with low confidence in any betting call.