Duquesne Dukes at Central Connecticut Blue Devils
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Central Connecticut's defense makes 7 interceptions to earn NEC's bid to FCS playoffs
Howard provided the game-winning score by running it in from the 6, then threw the 2-point conversion to quarterback Brady Olson to cap the scoring with 13:44 left in the fourth quarter.
The defense for the Blue Devils (7-5, 5-1) sealed the game when it stymied the Dukes (8-3, 5-1) on their final three possessions. Following Central Connecticut's last touchdown, Jalen Howard sacked Darius Perrantes on Duquesne’s first play and forced a fumble which the Blue Devils recovered.
Central Connecticut failed to add to the lead when Jack Barnum missed a 40-yard field, but Duquesne turned it back over when Perrantes threw an end zone pick.
The Blue Devils punted after six plays, but again, Duquesne saw another drive end with a Perrantes interception. Perrantes threw seven interceptions with three going to Christopher Jean, a pair to Davone Walden Jr. and one each to Deon McLean and Vincent Thomas.
Duquesne secured at least a share of the NEC title for a conference record seventh time in program history with last week's win over Wagner.
It was the second straight year the Dukes played a winner-take-all game for the NEC automatic bid on the road in the final week of the regular season. Last year they beat Merrimack 26-14 to win the NEC title outright.
How To Watch
How can I watch Duquesne Dukes vs. Central Connecticut Blue Devils?
- TV Channel: Dukes at Blue Devils 2021 College Football, week 13, is broadcasted on NEC Front Row.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 2nd Period 10:17 | Jack Barnum 47 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 7:58 | Joey Isabella 36 Yd pass from Darius Perrantes (Brian Bruzdewicz Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 6:42 | Elijah Howard 4 Yd Run (Jack Barnum Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:04 | Jack Barnum 24 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 14:46 | Joey Isabella 85 Yd pass from Darius Perrantes (Brian Bruzdewicz Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 13:44 | Elijah Howard 6 Yd Run (Elijah Howard Pass to Brady Olson for Two-Point Conversion) |
Statistics
 DUQ |
 CCSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1st Downs | 17 |
| 3-11 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-17 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 358 | Total Yards | 342 |
| 296 | Passing | 216 |
| 17/34 | Comp/Att | 15/35 |
| 8.7 | Yards per pass | 6.2 |
| 62 | Rushing | 126 |
| 22 | Rushing Attempts | 43 |
| 2.8 | Yards per rush | 2.9 |
| 9-61 | Penalties | 5-45 |
| 8 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 7 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 25:33 | Possession | 34:27 |
Game Information
Location: New Britain, CT
Attendance: 3,707 · Capacity:
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