The team's fortunes then reversed, starting with shutout losses to Washington & Jefferson College and local rival Duquesne Country & Athletic Club.

[1] Manager Hastings brought in new players to strengthen the squad in preparation for its November 20 rematch with the Duquesne Country and Athletic Club.

[1] End John Van Cleve, whom Hamilton had earlier kept off the team for being a professional,[6] was added to the roster along with halfbacks Jake Camp and Dick Ely.

[8] The night before the game, fullback James P. Brownlee was elected captain in place of Ritchey, who was "deposed" from the role for an apparent lack of dedication.

The Pittsburg[h] Press reported that amateurism had been abandoned by the football programs of both major Pittsburgh clubs, the PAC and Duquesne C&AC, and was unlikely to return if the teams expected to keep in the front ranks of the sport.