The Duquesne Dukes football team is preparing to host the Mercyhurst Lakers this Saturday, marking the start of a three-game homestand. The Dukes look to extend their winning streak to six after a 48-34 win over Stonehill, fueled by QB Darius Perrantes, who set personal bests and earned NEC Offensive Player of the Week honors. Mercyhurst, now competing in the NEC, enters the match 2-6 and hoping to break its two-game losing streak.

Through the numbers

• Darius Perrantes threw for 412 yards and five touchdowns in last week's game.
• Duquesne averages 44.3 points per game in NEC games, while Mercyhurst averages 26.6 points per game.

state of affairs

• Duquesne leads the NEC standings with a 3-0 record while Mercyhurst looks to find its footing in its first FCS season.
• The Dukes have won all four of their FCS games, including a win over ranked opponent Youngstown State.

What's next?

A win against Mercyhurst would ensure Duquesne has a record of .500 or better in 29 FCS seasons. The team is also looking forward to a highly anticipated game against Robert Morris the following week.

Conclusion

As the Dukes look to continue their winning streak and solidify their position in the NEC, the performance against Mercyhurst will showcase their offensive capabilities and potential for postseason success.