The 2018 FCS Playoffs are here and we've got game-by-game wrap ups.
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Duquesne 31Towson 10 |
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Next up: Duquesne (9-3) at South Dakota State (8-2) Date: Dec. 1 | TV: ESPN3 COMPARE: Duquesne @ SDSU |
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THE STANDOUTS
PLAYER OF THE GAME: AJ Hines, RB, Duquesne — The running back ran for 175 yards on 28 attempts and a touchdown while also adding a 71-yard touchdown reception.
OTHER STAT STANDOUTS:
Daquan Worley, Duquesne – 73 yards rushing, 1 TD; Brandon Stanback, Duquesne – 11 total tackles; Jabari Allen, Towson – 3 catches, 67 yards, 1 TD
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THE TURNING POINT
The Dukes exploded after halftime after trailing 10-3. They scored 14 points in both the third and fourth quarter to gain control of the game.
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THE SKINNY
Not many gave Duquesne a chance in this game. But the Dukes represented the Northeast Conference in a big way and knocked off Towson, who was at one point eyeing a seed out of the CAA. They adjusted to the rainy weather better than Towson's high-flying offense. AJ Hines showed just how special of a running back he is with another big performance. This team is for real and showed it today.
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PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK
Now it's on to No. 5 seed South Dakota State, who some actually believe is the second-best team in the country. Once again, the Dukes won't be a popular pick to win. But that's a role they seem to love playing. SDSU's run defense has been up-and-down this season. And the weather may not be all too nice in Brookings, which might favor Duquesne again like it did today.
