Taj Butts runs 254 yards as Duquesne wins shootout with Central Connecticut State

November 20, 2025 by Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Duquesne quarterback Tyler Riddell, shown earlier this season against Pitt, helped the Dukes to victory Saturday.

Taj Butts rushed for a career-high 254 yards and scored three touchdowns, Antonio Epps intercepted a deflected pass in the end zone with less than 30 seconds to go and Duquesne defeated Central Connecticut State, 38-33, on Saturday.