Washington State Cougars defeat Duquesne Dukes 48-7: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · NCAAF · Duquesne Dukes 7, Washington State Cougars 48
The Washington State Cougars beat the Duquesne Dukes 48-7 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Martin Stadium. The Washington State Cougars covered the spread as 38.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 51.5, with 55 points combined.
Duquesne Dukes vs. Washington State Cougars final score and game recap
It was 7-7 after the first quarter. The Washington State Cougars led 14-7 at halftime. They outscored the Duquesne Dukes 34-0 in the second half, 21-0 in the third quarter alone.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Dazhaun Hopkins (Duquesne Dukes): 7 carries for 60 yards.
- Ryan Petras (Duquesne Dukes): 4 catches for 56 yards.
- Kirby Vorhees (Washington State Cougars): 9 carries for 109 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Caden Pinnick (Washington State Cougars): 17/22 passing for 196 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception.
Who covered the spread in Duquesne Dukes vs. Washington State Cougars?
The Washington State Cougars covered the spread as 38.5-point favorites, winning by 41 points.
Did Duquesne Dukes vs. Washington State Cougars go over or under the total?
The game went over: 55 points combined against a closing total of 51.5, over by 3.5. 21 of the 55 points came in the first half.
Duquesne Dukes vs. Washington State Cougars game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half total 29.5: the under, paying -110, with 21 points scored.
- Washington State Cougars team total 44.5: the over, paying -125, with 48 scored.
- Duquesne Dukes team total 6.5: the over, paying -113, with 7 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: the first quarter was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-half spread: Duquesne Dukes +21.5 covered, paying -110.
- First-quarter total 13.5: the over, paying -140, with 14 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: Washington State Cougars won the first half.
Duquesne Dukes and Washington State Cougars betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Duquesne Dukes 0-2 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 2 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time. That made it two straight losses for the Duquesne Dukes.
This result left the Washington State Cougars 1-2 in the 2026 regular season (1-0 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times.
What's next for Duquesne Dukes and Washington State Cougars?
Next for the Washington State Cougars: the Arizona Wildcats at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026.