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For more coverage, follow the sports desk on Twitter @TheBreezeSports. Hide/Show Additional Information For Towson - November 20, 2021 NCAA Division I Football Championship Dec 4 (Sat) 2 p.m. Here's the good, the bad and the ugly of the first half . In a standout 59-20 victory over Southeastern Louisiana, No. Against Morehead State, the Dukes have a 7-2 advantage in the all-time series. 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. All rights reserved. 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 . The James Madison Dukes have added the Robert Morris Colonials to their spring 2021 football schedule, multiple sources reported Wednesday. The team with the best overall conference record will earn the conferences automatic bid to the NCAA Football Championship. Youve got to win that battle every day because its coming again tomorrow. The James Madison Dukes have added the Robert Morris Colonials to their spring 2021 football schedule, multiple sources reported Wednesday. The 2020-21 season marks the first time JMU will play an opponent twice during the regular season. Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 5/1/2021). Featuring the latest in news, opinion, culture and sports from The Breeze. Full JMU football fall 2021 schedule (subject to change): Sept. 4: vs. Morehead State Sept. 11: vs. Maine Sept. 18: at Weber State Sept. 25: Bye Oct. 2: at New Hampshire Oct. 9: vs. Villanova Oct. 16: at Richmond Oct. 23: at Delaware Oct. 30: vs. Elon Nov. 6: vs. Campbell Nov. 13: at William & Mary Nov. 20: vs. Towson Football: JMU to Host Annual Spring Football Game on April 22. . Aug 28, 2021 by Kyle Kensing. A restart is proving much slower. 9M; 0:21. 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. JMU Nights: Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors. The Dukes will travel to face the Phoenix to begin their conference slate, then will host William & Mary and Richmond in Harrisonburg. The Dukes also travel to William & Mary on March 27 and Richmond on April 3. I would say the whole senior year has just been hectic, Agyei-Obese said by phone this week. YouTube's privacy policy is available here The 2020-21 FCS Playoffs, which is reduced from 24 teams to 16 this year, will run four consecutive weekends beginning April 24 and will culminate May 14, 15 or 16 with the national championship game. Its been a lot of the unexpected, you know what I mean? JMU faces Campbell for its first homecoming in two years to start November. Season stat leaders in the Big Central after playoff Round 1, North 1, Group 5 football semifinals preview: Union City & PCTI on a collision course. 0:05. All rights reserved. I am definitely feeling more like a CEO of the football team right now, he said. |. JMU returns to Harrisonburg for back-to-back home games against in-state foes William & Mary on March 13 and Richmond on March 20. Additionally, a limited number of free tickets would also be available for current JMU students to reserve. and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. 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. Players are expected to be disciplined in how they interact with classmates which should be not at all. Conference play opens on March 6 when the Dukes hit the road to face Elon. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. JMU is slated to open CAA action on Saturday, March 6 on the road against the Elon Phoenix. Should the divisional champions finish with the same conference record, a tie-breaking procedure will be used to determine the automatic qualifier. The spring slate kicks off on Saturday, Feb. 20 when JMU hosts Morehead State at Bridgeforth Stadium. Tyleik Williams is a gifted interior lineman who had . Mar 4 (Sat) View Event Details. The Dukes conclude the regular season on April 10 at home against Elon and have an open week on April 17, ahead of the NCAA Selection Show on April 18. and YouTube's terms of service is available here. We were committed to chasing the playoff system, Cignetti said. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 5/1/2021). YouTube's privacy policy is available here JMU Athletics announced Tuesday the eight-game slate that includes two non-conference opponents. Last summer, the Colonial Athletic Association, of which James Madison is a member, announced it wouldnt sponsor football in the fall. Points For. High 53F. Winds light and variable. It's a battle for the ages as JMU takes on North Dakota State (NDSU) for the final time as an FCS program. Statewide stat leaders through Week 7, Week 8's biggest HS football games - 19 impacting state tourney seeds & pairings, HS Football: Group and conference rankings for Oct. 17. The game will mark the second between the Colonial Athletic Associations Dukes and the Colonials. Mondays were for sectionals, and the band was split into two separate groups on Wednesdays and Thursdays having to abide by coronavirus guidelines. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The James Madison football team has begun preparations for the 2021 spring season. Christine Brady | The Breeze. JMU Athletics announced Tuesday the eight-game slate that includes two non-conference opponents. If all goes as planned, that finish will come on a Saturday in spring. There was a problem saving your notification. All rights reserved (About Us). Robert Morris is now part of the Horizon League, and will be joining the Big South Conference in 2021. The Dukes close the month on March 27 at the Tribe, and face the Spiders a week later, on April 3, in the capital city. Ivy League sports were shut down quickly by coronavirus. |, Ryan Patti | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com This could all be interesting come April, when the NCAAs selection committee will be tasked with comparing apples to ham sandwiches. JMU Football Schedule - 2021 Spring Season, Saturday, February 20 - vs. Morehead State, Saturday, February 27 - vs. Robert Morris. The Dukes will play only three league opponents in a home-and-home series. In their non-conference games, the Dukes will take on Robert Morris on Feb. 20 and Morehead State on Feb. 27. Additionally, a limited number of free tickets would also be available for current JMU students to reserve. JMU Football Schedule - 2021 Spring Season Saturday, February 20 - vs. Morehead State Saturday, February 27 - vs. Robert Morris Saturday, March 6 - at Elon Saturday, March 13 - vs.. Misconceptions fuel urban legend on campus, Students discuss the great expectations of JMU's School of Music. Copyright 2020 WHSV. 46.0. Its the second straight season the Dukes and Phoenix will begin CAA play against each other at Rhodes Stadium. Registrar Dates and Deadlines. 1 team in the country. You have permission to edit this article. All rights reserved. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our FBSchedules - College and Pro Football Schedules, JMU adds Robert Morris to Spring 2021 football schedule. Football: JMU Announces Sun Belt Schedule to Complete 2023 Football Slate. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. James Madison is 4-0 overall (2-0 CAA) during the 2021 spring season and currently ranked as the No. Academic Calendar. NJ.coms All-Group 5 football teams, 2022, Big Central Conference Player of the Year and other postseason football honors for 2022, Big Central Conference all-division football teams, 2022, Big Central Conference American Gold Division team, 2022, HS Football: Final 2022 stat leaders for all five New Jersey conferences, Who lit it up? The Colonial Athletic Association will soon release a six-game league schedule, but will afford members the opportunity to play two non-league tilts. For this whole season, the mind-sets going to have to be control the controllables, Agyei-Obese said. Greg Madia of the Harrisonburg (Va.) Daily News-Record . Low 29F. The Dukes are coming off a 38-10 victory over William & Mary this past . Although there wasnt any JMU football this semester due to COVID-19, the Marching Royal Dukes are staying busy. The Dukes played a competitive, FCS schedule in the spring of 2021 after the 2020 fall season was postponed due to COVID-19 impacts. Its going to be really difficult to determine.. James Madison will host Morehead State at Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, Va., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. JMU football earned the No. Season stat leaders in the Big Central though Week 11, HS football: Whos lighting it up? James Madison football coach Curt Cignetti at a recent practice. Guys, theyve got to make good choices and decisions on a daily basis to stay away from the virus, Cignetti said. Its not even as close as intense to a [typical] camp practice. JMU football dominated during its second home game of the season. Mainly clear skies. : You cant pat yourself on the back when youre doing good, because tomorrows a new challenge.. Following the two-game home stretch are two away games versus the Tribe and Spiders before the Dukes return to Bridgeforth for the season finale against Elon. (); : JMU football schedule (dates subject to change): Contact the sports desk at breezesports@gmail.com. JMU footballs schedule for the 2021 spring season is set. Saturday's spring game is set for a 1 p.m. start. Just roll with it. The Dukes, who have appeared in three of the past four national championship games, were still prepared to play. |, Will Harrigan | For NJ Advance Media So far, the home team's dominated as the Bison have the 13-0 lead after 30 minutes. Guys are really focused on football when theyre here between the white lines. 1 overall recruit in the 2021 class, has just 27 tackles and 7.5 sacks in his first two college seasons. 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 . College sports might not, either. Oh, and then heal up quickly, boys, because preparation for the fall 2021 season will follow three months later. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The schedule for James Madisons 2021 spring football season has been announced. The game falls on Homecoming weekend Nov. 6, and the Camels come out of the Big South. Also in non-conference action, James Madison will host the Robert Morris Colonials at Bridgeforth Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 27, which was previously reported by Greg Madia of the Harrisonburg (Va.) Daily News-Record. JMU, Elon, William & Mary, and Richmond make up the CAA South Division. 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. The Dukes road game at Elon, scheduled for March 6, will kickoff at 1:30 p.m. Whats great to see for me is that sort of that team karma is back and the locker room is good, Cignetti said. Email Patrick with story suggestions or comments at phite@newsleader.com. JMU runs out to greet the crowd against Montana. 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.