James Madison Dukes
FILE - James Madison head coach Sean O'Regan directs his team during the first half of a women's NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Harrisonburg, Va., Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. James Madison’s winter sports teams have picked up right where the fall programs finished in their transition to the Sun Belt Conference.(Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP, File)
North Carolina Tar Heels at James Madison Dukes 11/20/2022

Jan. 23, 2023 01:21 PM EST

FILE -James Madison guard Terell Strickland (10) drives into the paint against Georgia Southern guard Tai Strickland (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. James Madison’s winter sports teams have picked up right where the fall programs finished in their transition to the Sun Belt Conference. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP, File)
Georgia Southern Eagles at James Madison Dukes 1/14/2023

Jan. 23, 2023 01:21 PM EST

FILE - James Madison coach Mark Byington signals to players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Appalachian State in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. James Madison’s winter sports teams have picked up right where the fall programs finished in their transition to the Sun Belt Conference. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP, File)
Appalachian State Mountaineers at James Madison Dukes 1/7/2023

Jan. 23, 2023 01:21 PM EST

FILE - James Madison guard Kiki Jefferson (30) drives around Liberty center Mya Berkman (20) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Harrisonburg, Va., Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. James Madison’s winter sports teams have picked up right where the fall programs finished in their transition to the Sun Belt Conference.(Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record Via AP, File)
James Madison finding success in transition to Sun Belt

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 23, 2023 01:20 PM EST

James Madison drills Coastal Carolina, shares division title

Nov. 26, 2022 04:03 PM EST
HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Todd Centeio threw four touchdown passes and ran for a fifth as James Madison made a major statement in a 47-7 win over Coastal Carolina on...

James Madison wide receiver Kris Thornton (8) tries to hang onto the ball as he gets tackled by Coastal Carolina safety Tobias Fletcher (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
Centeio leads JMU in 47-7 romp of No. 23 Coastal Carolina

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 26, 2022 03:44 PM EST

FILE - The Coastal Carolina cheerleaders lead the team onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Georgia State on Nov. 13, 2021, in Conway, S.C. What looked like a week of opportunity for No. 23 Coastal Carolina quickly became one of grief and unconditional support for the University of Virginia football team the Chants were supposed to play on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. That game was called off Wednesday, Nov. 16, as Virginia continued grieving their three football players killed by a former member of the Cavaliers last Sunday night, Nov. 13. (AP Photo/Artie Walker, Jr., File)
No. 23 Coastal Carolina faces JMU with title game on horizon

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2022 09:17 PM EST

FILE - Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall (10) drops back to pass during the first half of an NCAA football game against Georgia State on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Atlanta. McCall will miss three to six weeks with a foot injury sustained a week ago in a win over Appalachian State. The school announced McCall's status Wednesday, Nov. 9. The injury's recovery timeline means that McCall's availability for a potential Sun Belt Conference championship game on Dec. 3 is in question. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)
No. 23 Coastal Carolina puts ranking on line at JMU

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 23, 2022 07:34 PM EST

James Madison rallies to beat Georgia State 42-40

Nov. 19, 2022 06:17 PM EST
HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Todd Centeio threw four touchdown passes, Percy Agyei-Obese ran for two scores and James Madison rallied from 20 points down to beat Georgia...

James Madison eases by ODU 37-3 behind three interceptions

Nov. 12, 2022 05:33 PM EST
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Todd Centeio passed for 304 yards, Kris Thornton had 140 yards receiving and the James Madison defense made three interceptions in a 37-3 win...

Louisville tight end Isaac Martin (41) pulls in a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against James Madison in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Evans, Louisville ground James Madison 34-10

By Steve Bittenbender Nov. 05, 2022 11:12 PM EDT

Louisville running back Trevion Cooley is grabbed by Wake Forest defensive lineman Jasheen Davis during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Louisville, J Madison seek bowl eligibility in 1st meeting

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 09:07 AM EDT

Laborn's 150 yards, 2 TDs power Marshall past JMU 26-12

Oct. 22, 2022 09:13 PM EDT
HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Khalan Laborn ran for 151 yards with two touchdowns, the Marshall defense did not allow a point after the first quarter, and the Thundering...

Georgia Southern wide receiver Joshua Thompson (24) blocks a punt by James Madison punter Sam Clark (91) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Statesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Vantrease passes Georgia Southern over No. 25 James Madison

Oct. 15, 2022 08:17 PM EDT

James Madison running back Latrele Palmer (5) fights his way through a mob of Texas State defenders during the second half of an NCAA football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record Via AP)
No. 25 James Madison takes unbeaten mark to Georgia Southern

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 10:30 AM EDT

Georgia Southern quarterback Kyle Vantrease (6) throws a pass during an NCAA football game between Nebraska and Georgia Southern, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (Noah Riffe/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
No. 25 James Madison looks to continue roll at Ga Southern

Oct. 13, 2022 10:27 AM EDT

Georgia wide receiver Jackson Meeks (9) tries to fight off Auburn linebacker Owen Pappoe (0) after a catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AP Top 25: UGA back at No. 1, Alabama slips to 3 behind OSU

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 09, 2022 01:35 PM EDT

James Madison remains undefeated, beats Arkansas St 42-20

Oct. 08, 2022 10:51 PM EDT
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Todd Centeio threw four touchdown passes, including a pair of fourth-quarter strikes to put the game out of reach, and James Madison shut down...

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) is sacked by a host of Missouri defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 1 Georgia rallies from 10 down to beat Missouri 26-22

By Dave Skretta Oct. 01, 2022 11:02 PM EDT

James Madison overpowers Texas State to remain undefeated

Oct. 01, 2022 08:12 PM EDT
HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Latrele Palmer ran for three touchdowns and FBS-newcomer James Madison remained undefeated with a 40-13 victory over Texas State on Saturday...