James Madison Football

NDSU’s Secondary Confident in Stopping JMU’s Passing Attack

Dukes QB leads nation in passing efficiency

FARGO, N.D — Over North Dakota State’s four-game win streak there have been no questions about the defense stopping the run holding opponents under 100 yards in all four and a total of just 283 on the ground in that span, however, to beat James Madison it’ll be about shutting down the pass. JMU’s quarterback Cole Johnson not only has…

NDSU Players Coming into Semifinal Game With More Confidence

Cam Miller, Courtney Eubanks playing first semifinal game

FARGO, N.D. — With how many times North Dakota State and James Madison have played either to decide a championship or an eventual champion, this time its a bit different with multiple players on both rosters having not made it this far in their collegiate careers. For NDSU, its starts with their quarterback, Cam Miller, who in his second start…

NDSU-James Madison Football in Familiar Position: Playing Meaningful Games in December

Bison-Dukes play for spot in FCS Championship Friday Night

FARGO, N.D — Soak it all in Bison fans. Friday night’s semifinal match-up marks the last meeting for James Madison and North Dakota state as fcs opponents as the Dukes make the move to the FBS  next season. And just like their previous two meetings, there is a lot to play for in this one. Last time both sides got…

UND Falls To JMU In FCS Quarterfinals

The Fighting Hawks allowed a season-high 468 yards of offense in Sunday's loss

HARRISONBURG, VA – Top-ranked James Madison jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter and never relinquished it, defeating No. 7 North Dakota, 34-21, in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs of Sunday evening from Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, Va. UND (6-2) trimmed the lead down to three late in the second quarter, but it was as close…

JMU Heads Into Quarterfinal Against UND With Top Offense In CAA

The Dukes and Fighting Hawks will square off for the first time in history on Sunday evening

HARRISONBURG, VA (KVRR) – North Dakota visits top seed James Madison for the first time ever. The Dukes head into Sunday with just under 250 rushing yards a game, the most in the Colonial Athletic Association. A big a reason: Senior Jawon Hamilton. Just last week, the running back ran for 171 yards and a touchdown against VMI which included…