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James Madison wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. (7) looks for an opening in the Montana defense during the first half of an NCAA FCS football playoff game in Harrisonburg, Va., Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
South Dakota State heads to FCS semifinals this weekend

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 16, 2021 02:56 PM EST

FILE - East Tennessee State running back Quay Holmes breaks free against Wofford for a first down during an NCAA college football game Oct. 2, 2021, in Johnson City, Tenn. Holmes was selected to The Associated Press FCS All-America team. (David Crigger/Bristol Herald Courier via AP, File)
2021 AP FCS All-America team

Dec. 14, 2021 12:30 PM EST

FILE - East Tennessee State running back Quay Holmes breaks free against Wofford for a first down during an NCAA college football game Oct. 2, 2021, in Johnson City, Tenn. Holmes was selected to The Associated Press FCS All-America team. (David Crigger/Bristol Herald Courier via AP, File)
SE La QB Kelley, ETSU RB Holmes leads AP FCS All-Americans

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 14, 2021 12:04 PM EST

James Madison linebacker Diamonte Tucker-Dorsey (2) forces a fumble on Southeastern Louisiana quarterback Cole Kelley (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football playoff game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record Via AP)
FCS quarterfinals feature 6 former national champions

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 09, 2021 11:16 AM EST

Georgia running back James Cook (4) stretches the ball across the goal line for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Stephen B. Morton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: MSU's Walker runs for five TDs

By The Associated Press Oct. 30, 2021 09:52 PM EDT

Johnson throws record 6 TD passes in James Madison's win

Oct. 30, 2021 06:49 PM EDT
HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Cole Johnson threw a school-record six touchdown passes and James Madison beat Elon 45-21 on Saturday to take over first place in the...

Johnson, defense help James Madison avoid upset to NH 23-21

Oct. 02, 2021 07:02 PM EDT
DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — Cole Johnson threw three touchdown passes and Diamonte Tucker-Dorsey intercepted a pass with 1:45 to play as James Madison, the second...

James Madison linebacker Diamonte Tucker-Dorsey (2) wraps up Morehead State running back Issiah Aguero (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
Morehead State at JM 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 10:07 PM EDT

James Madison linebacker Diamonte Tucker-Dorsey (2) wraps up Morehead State running back Issiah Aguero (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
Johnson throws 5 TDs, helps JMU rout Morehead St. 68-10

Sep. 04, 2021 09:44 PM EDT

Fordham's Ryan Greenhagen (47), top left, and Natani Drati (12) tackle Nebraska's Samori Toure (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: Alabama's Young throws for four TDs

By The Associated Press Sep. 04, 2021 07:45 PM EDT

James Madison quarterback Cole Johnson (12) is sacked by Sam Houston State linebacker Ysidro Mascorro (50) during the fourth quarter of a semifinal game in the NCAA college football FCS playoffs, Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Huntsville, Texas. Sam Houston came from behind to edge James Madison 38-35, for a berth in the FCS national championship game. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP)
James Madison at Sam Houston State 5/8/2021

May. 13, 2021 03:05 PM EDT

North Dakota head coach Bubba Schweigert watches his team from their sideline during the first half of a quarterfinal game against James Madison in the NCAA FCS football playoffs in Harrisonburg, Va., Sunday, May 2, 2021. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
North Dakota at James Madison 5/2/2021

May. 02, 2021 10:03 PM EDT

James Madison cornerback Jack Sroba (26) tries to hang onto the ball as he gets tackled by Richmond linebacker Tyler Dressler (41) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, April 17, 2021. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record Via AP)
Richmond at James Madison 4/17/2021

Apr. 17, 2021 07:31 PM EDT