James Madison Dukes

James Madison Dukes December 19

James Madison football star empties the quiver in celebration during bowl game win

James Madison defensive lineman Eric O'Neill emptied the quiver in celebration amid key players in the Boca Raton Bowl against Western Kentucky.

Appalachian State Mountaineers November 24

Appalachian State fans pelt James Madison players with snowballs before game

As the James Madison Dukes were entering the field from the tunnel, Appalachian State Mountaineer fans bombarded the players with snowballs.

Appalachian State Mountaineers November 23

Jason Kelce chugs beers during eventful visit to Appalachian State tailgate

Jason Kelce once again put his talent on full display. Before Appalachian State kicked off against James Madison, the retired NFL star chugged beers and interacted with fans.

James Madison Dukes September 1

James Madison quarterback has early candidate for flop of the year; teammate pretends to give CPR

James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III got into a slight skirmish with an opponent, but he might have sold a shove a bit too much.

March Madness March 24, 2024

Duke's Jared McCain puts on three-pointer masterpiece to send Blue Devils to Sweet 16

True freshman Jared McCain was lights out from deep in the second round of March Madness, helping send No. 4 Duke to the Sweet 16.

March Madness March 23, 2024

No. 12 James Madison makes Round of 32 for first time in 41 years after upsetting No. 5 Wisconsin

For the first time since 1983, the James Madison Dukes are headed to the Round of 32 of March Madness after upsetting No. 5 Wisconsin.

Indiana Hoosiers December 23, 2023

Indiana head coach gives confident answer on how he sells culture to recruits: ‘I win. Google me’

First-year Indiana head football coach Curt Cignetti provided a confident answer when he was asked how he sells his vision of his culture to recruits.

James Madison Dukes November 30, 2023

Curt Cignetti leaving James Madison football program to take head coaching job at Indiana: report

Indiana has reportedly found its next head football coach — JMU's Curt Cignetti, who led the Dukes' successful transition to college football's highest level.

James Madison Dukes November 22, 2023

James Madison no longer pursuing legal action for bowl eligibility

James Madison University announced on Tuesday night that they will not be seeking legal action against the NCAA in order to be bowl eligible.

James Madison Dukes November 18, 2023

Appalachian State ruins James Madison’s undefeated season, further diminishing bowl hopes

The James Madison football team's winning streak came to an abrupt end on Saturday, ending the Dukes' hopes of ending the season with an unblemished record.

James Madison Dukes November 15, 2023

NCAA rejects James Madison football's postseason eligibility waiver request: reports

James Madison "saddened" and "disappointed" its 10-0 ranked football program was denied bowl eligibility by the NCAA. Two other schools were also rejected.

James Madison Dukes November 7, 2023

Unbeaten James Madison football delivers letter to NCAA seeking reversal of two-year bowl eligibility ban

James Madison football representative sent a letter to the NCAA Board of Directors chair seeking relief from the bylaws, which prevent certain team from playing in bowl games.

James Madison Dukes September 24, 2023

James Madison football coaches pull out cellphone to get ref to overturn call

James Madison coaches tried to show officials they may have missed a call with a cellphone during Saturday's game against Utah State.

Virginia October 17, 2022

Virginia man arrested for shooting that left eight people wounded near James Madison University campus

Tyreaf Isaiah Fleming, 20, was arrested for attempted murder and other charges related to a shooting that left eight people wounded near James Madison University in Virginia.

College Football October 9, 2022

AP Top 25 poll: Shake-up in top spots; James Madison enters rankings for first time

Alabama, Georgia and Ohio State shifted spots in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll Sunday, and one team entered the rankings for the first time ever.

James Madison Dukes May 2, 2022

James Madison cancels remainder of softball schedule after Lauren Bernett's death

Lauren Bernett, a 20-year-old sophomore catcher with the Dukes, died by suicide on April 25, according to the Medical Examiner for the Western District of Virginia.

James Madison Dukes April 27, 2022

James Madison softball star Lauren Bernett dead at 20

Lauren Bernett, a standout on James Madison’s softball team who helped the Dukes reach the semifinals of the Women’s College World Series last year, has died, the university announced Tuesday. She was 20.

James Madison Dukes November 5, 2021

James Madison could be barred from conference's postseason if it intends to bolt

James Madison University athletics will be banned from Colonial Athletic Association postseason play for the 2021-22 season if the school accepts a bid into the Sun Belt Conference, officials said Wednesday.

NCAA June 3, 2021

James Madison stuns No. 1 seed Oklahoma in WCWS opener

James Madison looked like a Women's College World Series regular on Thursday.

College Basketball March 17, 2021

CAA women's basketball championship history

The CAA, otherwise known as the Colonial Athletic Association, holds an annual women’s basketball tournament, with the winner getting an automatic bid to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.

College Basketball March 17, 2021

CAA men's basketball championship history

The CAA, otherwise known as the Colonial Athletic Association, holds an annual men’s basketball tournament with the winner getting an automatic bid to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

March Madness March 14, 2021

2021 CAA women's basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more

The 2021 Colonial Athletic Association women’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.

March Madness March 10, 2021

2021 CAA men's basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more

The 2021 Colonial Athletic Association basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

College Basketball June 30, 2020

Some new college hoop coaches turn to experienced transfers

Mark Byington has spent more than three months as the men’s basketball coach at James Madison without being able to take a recruiting trip or meet personally with the eight players joining his program during the coronavirus pandemic.

College Basketball March 12, 2020

2020 CAA women's basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more

The 2020 Colonial Athletic Association women’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to get the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament beginning on March 20.

College Basketball March 11, 2020

2020 Colonial Athletic Association men's basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more

Here's what to know about the 2020 CAA men's basketball tournament.

North Dakota State Bison January 12, 2020

North Dakota St. wins 8th FCS title 28-20 over James Madison

Now this was a perfect ending for North Dakota State, with its redshirt freshman quarterback and the senior safety in his final game after first wanting to be a Bison quarterback.