McCoy took a breather for the entire fourth quarter of the Dukes’ Week 3 matchup with Valparaiso, but the preseason all-NEC running back had already done plenty of damage to the Crusdaers’ defense. The veteran ball carrier ran for 171 yards and three touchdowns in Duquesne’s 45-17 victory, the team’s second in as many weeks over a Pioneer League foe. McCoy touched the ball 30 times in the game (29 carries and 1 reception), averaging a 5.83-yard gain per play. The senior running back capped Duquesne’s opening drive by ripping off a 28-yard touchdown run. His 19-yard scoring scamper put Duquesne in front, 21-17, right before halftime. McCoy’s six-yard TD burst upped the Dukes’ lead to 31-17 with 5:27 remaining in the third period.