If available, tickets for the spring football season will be sold on a single-game basis with access being determined by Duke Club priority and season-ticket holder status. 2021 Team Stats. JMU senior, Percy Agyei-Obese, dives into the endzone for a touchdown on April 17, 2021. Misconceptions fuel urban legend on campus, Students discuss the great expectations of JMU's School of Music. Pittsburgh Sports Now reported late Wednesday that Robert Morris athletic department could not confirm Madias report. Other information, including on-sale dates and priority deadlines, will be made available once fan capacity at Bridgeforth Stadium is confirmed.. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.. 10/27/2020 10:00:00 AM. Players are expected to be disciplined in how they interact with classmates which should be not at all. This article was published more than2 years ago. Shoot, its a year that nobodyll ever forget, thats for sure. After he reviews film, he texts players and coaches about how to handle a certain play rather than going over assignments in person. |, Ryan Patti | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com What if one team has played four games and another 11? Both teams went back-and-forth throughout the first quarter, with JMU redshirt senior quarterback Cole Johnson and SLU senior quarterback Cole Kelley . (); : Conference play opens on March 6 when the Dukes hit the road to face Elon. The Dukes are scheduled to play eight games: two non-conference contests and six conference games. Now there are all kinds of weird wrinkles to it. That includes workouts that are adjusted because too many members of one position group or another are injured or in contact tracing protocols, thinning the ranks. It had been previously announced that JMUs two home, non-conference games (2/20 vs. Robert Morris, 2/27 vs. Morehead State) will kickoff at 12 p.m. JMU Football Schedule - 2021 Spring Season. |, Will Harrigan | For NJ Advance Media And then maybe well be one step closer to returning sports to normal. (); : Fight Club sandwiches dissolve the line between insanity and genius, Wizards show plenty of heart early but cant find an edge late in Chicago, Caps backslide in Buffalo, get blitzed by the young Sabres in a 7-4 loss, said in an interview posted on the NCAAs website. Most recently, JMU defeated the Eagles in 2017, 80-7. Last summer, the Colonial Athletic Association, of which James Madison is a member, announced it wouldnt sponsor football in the fall. JMUs six conference games will be played in three home-and-home series against Richmond, William & Mary, and Elon. 2023 www.newsleader.com. Here's the good, the bad and the ugly of the first half . The following week, the Dukes welcome Robert Morris to town on Feb. 27. The Quakers will play five games over three days beginning on Friday, March 3rd with games against Texas State and Winthrop at 9:00 a.m. The team with the best overall conference record will earn the conferences automatic bid to the NCAA Football Championship. Johnson, Wells connect for another JMU TD. H.S. The Colonial Athletic Association will use a divisional format for the spring season with seven teams in the North Division and four teams in the South Division. JMU football schedule announced for 2021 spring season, WHSV Sports Director TJ Eck breaks down JMU football 2021 spring schedule, DIGITAL EXTRA: Jeff Bourne full media availability on JMU football spring schedule - (10/27/20), Go Fund Me started for Rockingham County deputy in need of emergency heart surgery, JMUs Schiavone named to Buster Posey Award Watch List, Charlie Obaugh RV & Outdoor Student Athlete of the Week. JMU is slated to open CAA action on Saturday, March 6 on the road against the Elon Phoenix. |, Donovan Hugel | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com The CAA, which has schools from Maine to North Carolina, is divided into two divisions North and South to limit travel regionally. The Dukes have held two practices at Bridgeforth Stadium as they prepare for an 8-game . Its not even as close as intense to a [typical] camp practice. Against Morehead State, the Dukes have a 7-2 advantage in the all-time series. |, Luis Torres | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Guys are really focused on football when theyre here between the white lines. ); : Homecoming and the playoff push. The three-day classic will take place in Boca Raton, Fla. Always, the virus. Aug 28, 2021 by Kyle Kensing. YouTube's privacy policy is available here Dec 17, 2021. The Dukes will travel to face the Phoenix to begin their conference slate, then will host William & Mary and Richmond in Harrisonburg. Registrar Dates and Deadlines. Eventually, the playoff system moved to the spring. JMU football schedule (dates subject to change): Contact the sports desk at breezesports@gmail.com. There will be only five at-large berths in the playoffs. The game falls on Homecoming weekend Nov. 6, and the Camels come out of the Big South. 2023 James Madison University Athletics, JMU Announces Sun Belt Schedule to Complete 2023 Football Slate, JMU Football Signs Rykin Maxwell to National Letter of Intent, JMU Selects Madi Harris as New Director of Recruiting Operations, JMU to Host Annual Spring Football Game on April 22, Centeio, Black Earn Major VaSID Football Awards, 11 Dukes Named All-State. College sports might not, either. Additionally, a limited number of free tickets would also be available for current JMU students to reserve. 46.0. 1 team in the country. Both the Colonials and Eagles are teams JMU has previously faced. Welcome to Chapter 1,834 of the inevitable book, How Sports Were Different During the Coronavirus Pandemic. With that, here comes a college football season for the Football Championship Subdivision that kicks off in earnest Saturday and, if all goes as planned, will conclude with a four-round, 16-team tournament that spans April and May. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. User Agreement, Many Family Weekend ticketed events are limited and sell out early. Low 29F. Mainly clear skies. Were it not for a goal-line stand near-miss in the National Championship Game and road lead that slipped away in the national semifinal, James Madison could be talking three-peat heading into the fall 2021 season. Defensive end Jack Sawyer, ESPN's No. 3 JMU football made its message for the playoffs loud and clear thanks to JMU head coach Curt Cignetti "onto the next one.". JMU's schedule is made up of two non-conference home games and six conference matchups, which consists of one home and one away contest against each . Master Events Calendar. Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? For Students. (); : Other information, including on-sale dates and priority deadlines, will be made available once fan capacity at Bridgeforth Stadium is confirmed. All rights reserved. In the CAA, JMU will face Elon, Richmond and William & Mary. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 5/1/2021). James Madison Dukes News, Scores, Status, Schedule - College Football - CBSSports.com James Madison Dukes 8-3 Overall 6-2 Sun Belt 2nd East Team Home Schedule Stats Roster Shop StubHub. Success! Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Just roll with it. HARRISONBURG - James Madison has announced its 2020-21 football schedule, which features eight regular-season games, including five at home and three on the road this upcoming spring. : Tickets for the football game, D-Hall Fan Favorites, Family Weekend Picnic and Fantastic Feast may also be purchased in advance at the Athletic Ticket Office or by phone at (540) 568-3853. Its been keeping me on my toes. JMU football releases full eight-game spring schedule, Marching Royal Dukes stay busy without JMU football, Review | 'The Last of Us' episode 7 fails to impress after previous thrilling episode, Review | Through opening night difficulties, JMU's 'Chicago' production triumphs, Families reflect on healing after loss of sons in car accident, Haunted Quad tunnels? Get the latest news, schedule, scores, roster, stats, standings and photos for the 2020-2021 Westfield Blue Devils Football. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. JMU Athletics announced Tuesday the eight-game slate that includes two non-conference opponents. Darts and Pats is the place to do it. JMU to face VMI in 2021 spring FCS Playoffs, full bracket released. JMU faces Campbell for its first homecoming in two years to start November. So far, the home team's dominated as the Bison have the 13-0 lead after 30 minutes. While finishing in the middle of the pack, Campbell faces Liberty and Elon in the first two weeks of the season. Its going to be really difficult to determine.. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our The 2020-21 season marks the first time JMU will play an opponent twice during the regular season. You cant pat yourself on the back when youre doing good, because tomorrows a new challenge.. HS football photos: Colts Neck vs. Wall, Oct. 14, 2022, Football: Colts Neck uses stout defense to defeat Wall (PHOTOS), HS Football: Whos lighting it up? Get the latest news, schedule, scores, roster, stats, standings and photos for the 2021-2022 Wall Crimson Knights Football. James Madison will host Morehead State at Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, Va., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. (); : Being that its February, Percy Agyei-Obeses career as a James Madison running back should be over. EA Sports doesnt need the NCAA. Email Patrick with story suggestions or comments at phite@newsleader.com. Conference play opens on March 6 when the Dukes hit the road to face Elon. Instead, hes wearing a GPS device that tracks the people with whom he comes into close contact and awakes every morning to a report that evaluates how the Dukes did the day before not in their practice but in their ability to stand apart from one another. All rights reserved (About Us). The spring slate kicks off on Saturday, Feb. 20 when JMU hosts Morehead State at Bridgeforth Stadium. Guys, theyve got to make good choices and decisions on a daily basis to stay away from the virus, Cignetti said. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Four more kickoff times were announced for James Madison Universitys 2021 spring football season, Monday. If all goes as planned, that finish will come on a Saturday in spring. Im just glad we get to play football again, he said. It had been previously announced that JMU's two home, non-conference games (2/20 vs. Robert Morris, 2/27 vs. Morehead State) will kickoff at 12 p.m. JMU Football Schedule - 2021 Spring Season . 1 overall recruit in the 2021 class, has just 27 tackles and 7.5 sacks in his first two college seasons. |, Ryan Patti | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com |, Luis Torres | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Family Weekend tickets will be available July 5! And now, in February, here comes the season. Both non-conference games were officially announced in conjunction with the release of James Madisons full Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) six-game league schedule for the Spring. With the CAAs updated spring slate, each team will play six conference games a home-and-away series with three other teams and can schedule up to two non-conference opponents. Below is James Madisons complete Spring schedule: James Madison won the Colonial Athletic Association championship last season after finishing 8-0 in conference play and 14-2 overall. The Dukes advanced all the way to the Division I National Championship, but fell to the North Dakota State Bison, 28-20. Youve got to win that battle every day because its coming again tomorrow. JMU has switched to a hybrid model for classes. Im highly confident that were not only going to get started, but well be able to finish this season.. and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. Additionally, a limited number of free tickets would also be available for current JMU students to reserve. Sometimes it still shocks me when I really think about it., For one college football team, covid means the season starts in February with senior day. Weve got good leadership. Football 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. James Madison football coach Curt Cignetti at a recent practice. February 20 - vs. Robert Morris - 12 p.m. February 27 - vs. Morehead State - 12 p.m. JMU football's schedule for the 2021 spring season is set. Greene was fifth on the team with 56 total tackles, and Carter was sixth with 53 total tackles. There was an error processing your request. Were working in practice, 100 percent, Agyei-Obese said. The ultimate FCS spring football preview: The Bison return, Deion Sanders arrives and more . There was a problem saving your notification. The game will mark the second between the Colonial Athletic Associations Dukes and the Colonials. To see the full CAA football schedule for the 2021 spring season, click here. Its definitely been crazy. With the CAA's updated spring slate, each team will play six conference games a home-and-away series with three other teams and can schedule up to two non-conference opponents. Keeping New Jersey athletes healthy together. I would compare this more to like a spring ball practice, offseason practices., A college football coachs season at war with the coronavirus and his own school. Bill Evans | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com The Dukes, who have appeared in three of the past four national championship games, were still prepared to play. JMU football announced Thursday that its next two games against Richmond (4/3) and Elon (4/10) have been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols within the Richmond and Elon football programs. HS Football Week 8 statewide stat leaders: Who lit it up over the weekend? The Colonial Athletic Association will soon release a six-game league schedule, but will afford members the opportunity to play two non-league tilts. This could all be interesting come April, when the NCAAs selection committee will be tasked with comparing apples to ham sandwiches. Should the divisional champions finish with the same conference record, a tie-breaking procedure will be used to determine the automatic qualifier. Now he outsources that to coordinator Shane Montgomery. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The Colonials finished last season 7-5 (6-1 Northeast Conference), their final campaign in the circuit. JMU, Elon, William & Mary, and Richmond make up the CAA South Division. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. You have permission to edit this article. In a standout 59-20 victory over Southeastern Louisiana, No. James Madison will host William & Mary on March 13, Richmond on March 20, and Elon on April 10. James Madisons football team is set for the first of its two 2021 seasons. The 2020-21 season marks the first time JMU will play an opponent twice during the regular season. Error! UAlbany, Delaware, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Stony Brook and Villanova make up the CAA North Division. Rather than wallow in what-ifs, the Dukes embark on the program's 50th season focused on the . 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The Dukes will play only three league opponents in a home-and-home series. James Madison's football team is set for the first of its two 2021 seasons. There are a lot of unexpected things happening this season, but youve just got to take it [on] the chin and keep on going.. The Dukes road game at Elon, scheduled for March 6, will kickoff at 1:30 p.m. PHILADELPHIA - The University of Pennsylvania softball team is spending spring break in the Sunshine State, traveling to Florida for the Owl Classic.