|, Donovan Hugel | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Eight years ago, JMU mulled but decided against a move up to the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision when Conference USA and the Sun Belt and Mid-American conferences expressed interest,. Follow Patrick on Twitter @Patrick_Hite. JMUs 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 of its three Colonial Athletic Association south division opponents Elon, Richmond and William & Mary. (); : JMU Athletics announced Tuesday the eight-game slate that includes two non-conference opponents. 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. Youve got to win that battle every day because its coming again tomorrow. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 5/1/2021). and YouTube's terms of service is available here. 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 . Its been a lot of the unexpected, you know what I mean? Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. |, Ryan Patti | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Four more kickoff times were announced for James Madison Universitys 2021 spring football season, Monday. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Conference play opens on March 6 when the Dukes hit the road to face Elon. There will be only five at-large berths in the playoffs. 16 Union City defeats Westfield in North 1, Group 5 semifinals, HS football: Whos lighting it up? James Madison University Athletics. |, Mike Kinney | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Whether youre a lifelong resident of D.C. or you just moved here, weve got you covered. Join JMU Men's and Women's Basketball in Pensacola for the 2023 Conference Tournament! 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. This article was published more than2 years ago. I am definitely feeling more like a CEO of the football team right now, he said. . JMU senior, Percy Agyei-Obese, dives into the endzone for a touchdown on April 17, 2021. Mar 4 (Sat) View Event Details. The team with the best overall conference record will earn the conferences automatic bid to the NCAA Football Championship. JMU Nights: Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors. Last summer, the Colonial Athletic Association, of which James Madison is a member, announced it wouldnt sponsor football in the fall. The ultimate FCS spring football preview: The Bison return, Deion Sanders arrives and more . |, Mike Kinney | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, Additionally, a limited number of free tickets would also be available for current JMU students to reserve. (); : Its definitely been crazy. Just roll with it. User Agreement, 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. JMU football earned the No. There was an error processing your request. In a standout 59-20 victory over Southeastern Louisiana, No. 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. 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. Academic Calendar. JMU football's schedule for the 2021 spring season is set. Football: JMU to Host Annual Spring Football Game on April 22. . Instead, its game week. Statewide stat leaders through Week 6. 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. JMU hammered Robert Morris, 73-7, in that prior contest in 2018. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Registrar Dates and Deadlines. Rather than wallow in what-ifs, the Dukes embark on the program's 50th season focused on the . |. Football: JMU Announces Sun Belt Schedule to Complete 2023 Football Slate. 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. I would say the whole senior year has just been hectic, Agyei-Obese said by phone this week. It hasnt quite hit me yet that its game week just because my role is so much different now, Cignetti said. A restart is proving much slower. |, Luis Torres | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com |, Mike Byrne | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com The Dukes road game at Elon, scheduled for March 6, will kickoff at 1:30 p.m. 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. Winds light and variable. Pittsburgh Sports Now reported late Wednesday that Robert Morris athletic department could not confirm Madias report. Homecoming and the playoff push. Aug 28, 2021 by Kyle Kensing. Other information, including on-sale dates and priority deadlines, will be made available once fan capacity at Bridgeforth Stadium is confirmed.. Most recently, JMU defeated the Eagles in 2017, 80-7. Im highly confident that were not only going to get started, but well be able to finish this season.. Four more kickoff times announced for JMU spring football schedule, 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. User Agreement, February 20 - vs. Robert Morris - 12 p.m. February 27 - vs. Morehead State - 12 p.m. 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. 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? Tyleik Williams is a gifted interior lineman who had . For this whole season, the mind-sets going to have to be control the controllables, Agyei-Obese said. And now, in February, here comes the season. All rights reserved (About Us). 0:27. HS Football Week 7 statewide stat leaders: Who lit it up over the weekend? Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. Because there are only four teams in the South, JMU will play its division rivals Elon, William & Mary and Richmond twice apiece to make a six-game conference schedule. For the Dukes who were ranked fifth in the country in the falls preseason poll, which came out in the spring, and are now ranked fourth in the country in the springs preseason poll, which came out in the winter theres the problem of day-to-day life. Greg Madia of the Harrisonburg (Va.) Daily News-Record . and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. Thats the million-dollar question, FCS Committee Chair Kyle Moats said in an interview posted on the NCAAs website. The 2020-21 season marks the first time JMU will play an opponent twice during the regular season. 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. 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. Family Weekend tickets will be available July 5! All rights reserved. In their non-conference games, the Dukes will take on Robert Morris on Feb. 20 and Morehead State on Feb. 27. What if one team has played four games and another 11? Guys, theyve got to make good choices and decisions on a daily basis to stay away from the virus, Cignetti said. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Were working in practice, 100 percent, Agyei-Obese said. Whats great to see for me is that sort of that team karma is back and the locker room is good, Cignetti said. The Dukes played a competitive, FCS schedule in the spring of 2021 after the 2020 fall season was postponed due to COVID-19 impacts. Defensive end Jack Sawyer, ESPN's No. Darts and Pats is the place to do it. 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.. The Dukes and Robert Morris have played one time in 2018, which ended in a 73-7 trouncing in favor of JMU. |, Craig Epstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com The Dukes are scheduled to play eight games: two non-conference contests and six conference games. College sports might not, either. 46.0. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, Heres how this happened. 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. The James Madison Dukes have added the Robert Morris Colonials to their spring 2021 football schedule, multiple sources reported Wednesday. James Madison will host Morehead State at Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, Va., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. |, Joe Zedalis | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com JMU to face VMI in 2021 spring FCS Playoffs, full bracket released. Being that its February, Percy Agyei-Obeses career as a James Madison running back should be over. Hide/Show Additional Information For Towson - November 20, 2021 NCAA Division I Football Championship Dec 4 (Sat) 2 p.m. The Dukes, who have appeared in three of the past four national championship games, were still prepared to play. The game will mark the second between the Colonial Athletic Associations Dukes and the Colonials. Thats a potential problem, but its off in the distance. Additionally, a limited number of free tickets would also be available for current JMU students to reserve. The CAA, which has schools from Maine to North Carolina, is divided into two divisions North and South to limit travel regionally. But more programs opted out of playing in the fall than stayed in, which meant the NCAA wouldnt conduct a tournament. |, Luis Torres | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Points For. : So far, the home team's dominated as the Bison have the 13-0 lead after 30 minutes. Other information, including on-sale dates and priority deadlines, will be made available once fan capacity at Bridgeforth Stadium is confirmed. No team in this year's 16-team field has more, and among active FCS programs, JMU trails only Montana (24), Northern Iowa (21), Eastern Kentucky (21) and Furman (18). What you need to know about March Madness and the NCAA tournament. Get the latest news, schedule, scores, roster, stats, standings and photos for the 2020-2021 Westfield Blue Devils Football. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Low 29F. 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. Being that the Dukes are scheduled to open their unprecedented season Saturday against Morehead State, Coach Curt Cignetti should be game-planning and standing before a room full of his entire roster to impart his message. UAlbany, Delaware, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Stony Brook and Villanova make up the CAA North Division. Im really proud of them, the way theyve handled all this. James Madison will host Morehead State at Bridgeforth Stadium. The three-day classic will take place in Boca Raton, Fla. The following week, the Dukes welcome Robert Morris to town on Feb. 27. 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 To see the full CAA football schedule for the 2021 spring season, click here. FBSchedules - College and Pro Football Schedules, JMU adds Robert Morris to Spring 2021 football schedule. 2023 James Madison University Athletics. 1 overall recruit in the 2021 class, has just 27 tackles and 7.5 sacks in his first two college seasons. FBSchedules - College and Pro Football Schedules, James Madison adds Morehead State to Spring 2021 football schedule. Success! Its the second straight season the Dukes and Phoenix will begin CAA play against each other at Rhodes Stadium. The following week, the Dukes welcome Robert Morris to town on Feb. 27. The Dukes also travel to William & Mary on March 27 and Richmond on April 3. Greg Madia of the Harrisonburg (Va.) Daily News-Record first reported the contest, which is slated for Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021 at Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg. Mainly clear skies. Mondays were for sectionals, and the band was split into two separate groups on Wednesdays and Thursdays having to abide by coronavirus guidelines. Master Events Calendar. Copyright 2020 WHSV. JMU, Elon, William & Mary, and Richmond make up the CAA South Division. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.. Always, the virus. Dec 17, 2021. That includes heading into the opener with fewer practices than Cignetti would like. 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. 9M; 0:21. JMU football dominated during its second home game of the season. All rights reserved. Its been keeping me on my toes. Its going to be really difficult to determine.. High 53F. Mainly sunny. I almost feel like Im a social distance coordinator.. Joe Zedalis | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com The game will be the season-opener for the Dukes. James Madison will host William & Mary on March 13, Richmond on March 20, and Elon on April 10. Both teams went back-and-forth throughout the first quarter, with JMU redshirt senior quarterback Cole Johnson and SLU senior quarterback Cole Kelley . |. An offensive coach by trade he was Philip Riverss offensive coordinator at N.C. State and served as the wide receivers coach on Nick Sabans first staff at Alabama he is accustomed to sitting in on the offensive meetings. James Madison football coach Curt Cignetti at a recent practice. The James Madison Dukes have added the Morehead State Eagles to their spring 2021 football schedule, the school announced on Tuesday. YouTube's privacy policy is available here The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. If all goes as planned, that finish will come on a Saturday in spring. Ivy League sports were shut down quickly by coronavirus. Conference play opens on March 6 when the Dukes hit the road to face Elon. 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. Eventually, the playoff system moved to the spring. All rights reserved. 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. James Madison is 4-0 overall (2-0 CAA) during the 2021 spring season and currently ranked as the No. JMU footballs schedule for the 2021 spring season is set. Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? Dukes NCAAF. All three of JMUs home CAA games will kickoff at 4 p.m., according to a spokesperson with the program. Featuring the latest in news, opinion, culture and sports from The Breeze. 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. (Mike Lago/JMU Athletics) Being . JMU runs out to greet the crowd against Montana. 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. JMU football schedule (dates subject to change): Contact the sports desk at breezesports@gmail.com. Saturday's spring game is set for a 1 p.m. start. Weve got good leadership. (); : The Colonial Athletic Association will soon release a six-game league schedule, but will afford members the opportunity to play two non-league tilts. Keeping New Jersey athletes healthy together. 1 team in the country. Football The Dukes are coming off a 38-10 victory over William & Mary this past . 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. . There are a lot of unexpected things happening this season, but youve just got to take it [on] the chin and keep on going.. 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. Misconceptions fuel urban legend on campus, Students discuss the great expectations of JMU's School of Music. And then, theres the virus. Just roll with it. 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. Its not even as close as intense to a [typical] camp practice. The game falls on Homecoming weekend Nov. 6, and the Camels come out of the Big South. In the CAA, JMU will face Elon, Richmond and William & Mary. We were committed to chasing the playoff system, Cignetti said. The Dukes have held two practices at Bridgeforth Stadium as they prepare for an 8-game . |, Ryan Patti | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Error! Shore stats leaders through sectional finals, Mason Adam has 4 TDs in Wall over Pinelands - Regional Invitational Group 3 - Final, Football: Season statistical leaders in the Shore Conference through Week 10, HS Football: Players of the Week in every N.J. conference after playoff quarterfinals, HS Football: Players of the Week in every N.J. Conference following Week 8. You cant pat yourself on the back when youre doing good, because tomorrows a new challenge.. and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. (); : Im just glad we get to play football again, he said. 0:05. For more coverage, follow the sports desk on Twitter @TheBreezeSports. Full Schedule baseball Sat, Feb 25 Final James Madison 9 vs Cornell 2 softball Sat, Feb 25 Final James Madison 5 at NC State 1 wswim Sun, Feb 26 Final James Madison at ECAC Championships Completed wten Sun, Feb 26 Final James Madison 1 at #43 Penn State 4 softball Sun, Feb 26 Final James Madison 14 at NC State 11 baseball Sun, Feb 26 Final 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Register early! Jacksonville State, for instance, went 3-1 in the fall (with its only loss coming to Florida State) and now is adding a seven-game spring schedule (although its scheduled spring opener was postponed because of weather). The Dukes will play only three league opponents in a home-and-home series. YouTube's privacy policy is available here Among the other challenges for Cignetti: involving himself in football. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The James Madison football team has begun preparations for the 2021 spring season. 2023 www.newsleader.com. JMU faces Campbell for its first homecoming in two years to start November. Copyright 2020 WHSV. 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. NJ.coms All-Group 3 football teams, 2022, HS Football: Final 2022 stat leaders for all five New Jersey conferences, HS football: Final statewide season stat leaders for 2022, Manasquan uses five takeaways to defeat Wall in Thanksgiving football meeting, HS football: Statewide stat leaders following state semifinal weekend, Football: Stat leaders in every conference heading to T-Day and group finals, Football: Whos lighting it up? An announcement regarding the rescheduling of these games will be made at a later time. You have permission to edit this article. Players are expected to be disciplined in how they interact with classmates which should be not at all. Now he outsources that to coordinator Shane Montgomery. Here's the good, the bad and the ugly of the first half . JMU lost two of its starters at defensive lineman, with redshirt seniors Mike Greene and Bryce Carter graduating after the 2021 season. But its not as intense. 2021 James Madison Football Schedule | FBSchedules.com James Madison Football Schedule OVERALL 12-2 CAA 7-1 STREAK L1 By purchasing tickets using the affiliate links below, you'll help. 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 . There was a problem saving your notification. Capital One Arena, Washington D.C. Brunch On the Bases: Celebrating 50 Years of Title IX. The spring slate kicks off on Saturday, Feb. 20 when JMU hosts Morehead State at Bridgeforth Stadium. This could all be interesting come April, when the NCAAs selection committee will be tasked with comparing apples to ham sandwiches. It's a battle for the ages as JMU takes on North Dakota State (NDSU) for the final time as an FCS program. 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? ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. JMU is slated to open CAA action on Saturday, March 6 on the road against the Elon Phoenix. |, Will Harrigan | For NJ Advance Media Email Patrick with story suggestions or comments at phite@newsleader.com. 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. The James Madison Dukes have added the Robert Morris Colonials to their spring 2021 football schedule, multiple sources reported Wednesday. Now there are all kinds of weird wrinkles to it. Shoot, its a year that nobodyll ever forget, thats for sure. JMUs six conference games will be played in three home-and-home series against Richmond, William & Mary, and Elon.