Its definitely been crazy. 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. After he reviews film, he texts players and coaches about how to handle a certain play rather than going over assignments in person. The Colonials finished last season 7-5 (6-1 Northeast Conference), their final campaign in the circuit. Academic Calendar. An announcement regarding the rescheduling of these games will be made at a later time. 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. As for attendance and ticket information, JMU released the following information: 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. 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. Mainly clear skies. Error! and YouTube's terms of service is available here. 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. |, Mike Kinney | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com You have permission to edit this article. Both the Colonials and Eagles are teams JMU has previously faced. February 20 - vs. Robert Morris - 12 p.m. February 27 - vs. Morehead State - 12 p.m. A restart is proving much slower. James Madisons football team is set for the first of its two 2021 seasons. UAlbany, Delaware, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Stony Brook and Villanova make up the CAA North Division. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. For Students. Its not even as close as intense to a [typical] camp practice. 9M; 0:21. Its going to be really difficult to determine.. The game falls on Homecoming weekend Nov. 6, and the Camels come out of the Big South. 2023 James Madison University Athletics. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Statewide stat leaders through Week 6. Hide/Show Additional Information For Towson - November 20, 2021 NCAA Division I Football Championship Dec 4 (Sat) 2 p.m. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 5/1/2021). JMUs six conference games will be played in three home-and-home series against Richmond, William & Mary, and Elon. Its been a lot of the unexpected, you know what I mean? Being that its February, Percy Agyei-Obeses career as a James Madison running back should be over. The ultimate FCS spring football preview: The Bison return, Deion Sanders arrives and more . So far, the home team's dominated as the Bison have the 13-0 lead after 30 minutes. Heres how this happened. 1 overall recruit in the 2021 class, has just 27 tackles and 7.5 sacks in his first two college seasons. 0:27. |, Craig Epstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com 1 team in the country. 2021 Team Stats. JMU football schedule (dates subject to change): Contact the sports desk at breezesports@gmail.com. JMU is slated to open CAA action on Saturday, March 6 on the road against the Elon Phoenix. Email Patrick with story suggestions or comments at phite@newsleader.com. All rights reserved. The spring slate kicks off on Saturday, Feb. 20 when JMU hosts Morehead State at Bridgeforth Stadium. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The schedule for James Madisons 2021 spring football season has been announced. Whether youre a lifelong resident of D.C. or you just moved here, weve got you covered. It hasnt quite hit me yet that its game week just because my role is so much different now, Cignetti said. The Dukes advanced all the way to the Division I National Championship, but fell to the North Dakota State Bison, 28-20. |, Ryan Patti | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com But its not as intense. I am definitely feeling more like a CEO of the football team right now, he said. The Dukes are coming off a 38-10 victory over William & Mary this past . All rights reserved (About Us). If all goes as planned, that finish will come on a Saturday in spring. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Four more kickoff times were announced for James Madison Universitys 2021 spring football season, Monday. (); : Points For. I would say the whole senior year has just been hectic, Agyei-Obese said by phone this week. Success! Last summer, the Colonial Athletic Association, of which James Madison is a member, announced it wouldnt sponsor football in the fall. High 53F. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 5/1/2021). An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. JMU football dominated during its second home game of the season. Bill Evans | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Additionally, a limited number of free tickets would also be available for current JMU students to reserve. 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. Whats great to see for me is that sort of that team karma is back and the locker room is good, Cignetti said. Now he outsources that to coordinator Shane Montgomery. 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. What if one team has played four games and another 11? 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. JMU football's schedule for the 2021 spring season is set. |, Joe Zedalis | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com To see the full CAA football schedule for the 2021 spring season, click here. Joe Zedalis | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com James Madison will host Morehead State at Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, Va., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. There are a lot of unexpected things happening this season, but youve just got to take it [on] the chin and keep on going.. Rather than wallow in what-ifs, the Dukes embark on the program's 50th season focused on the . 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. The following week, the Dukes welcome Robert Morris to town on Feb. 27. Family Weekend tickets will be available July 5! Get the latest news, schedule, scores, roster, stats, standings and photos for the 2021-2022 Wall Crimson Knights Football. All rights reserved (About Us). 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 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 . Many Family Weekend ticketed events are limited and sell out early. Follow Patrick on Twitter @Patrick_Hite. Want to praise someone or get something off your chest? |, Will Harrigan | For NJ Advance Media 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. HS Football Week 7 statewide stat leaders: Who lit it up over the weekend? The following week, the Dukes welcome Robert Morris to town on Feb. 27. Im just glad we get to play football again, he said. Now there are all kinds of weird wrinkles to it. JMU runs out to greet the crowd against Montana. Capital One Arena, Washington D.C. Brunch On the Bases: Celebrating 50 Years of Title IX. 2023 www.newsleader.com. JMU faces Campbell for its first homecoming in two years to start November. 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. Greene was fifth on the team with 56 total tackles, and Carter was sixth with 53 total tackles. Robert Morris is now part of the Horizon League, and will be joining the Big South Conference in 2021. And now, in February, here comes the season. In their non-conference games, the Dukes will take on Robert Morris on Feb. 20 and Morehead State on Feb. 27. YouTube's privacy policy is available here Dukes NCAAF. Registrar Dates and Deadlines. Among the other challenges for Cignetti: involving himself in football. Both teams went back-and-forth throughout the first quarter, with JMU redshirt senior quarterback Cole Johnson and SLU senior quarterback Cole Kelley . Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.. JMU football celebrates after defeating Robert Morris on Feb. 27, 2021. The three-day classic will take place in Boca Raton, Fla. The James Madison Dukes have added the Morehead State Eagles to their spring 2021 football schedule, the school announced on Tuesday. While finishing in the middle of the pack, Campbell faces Liberty and Elon in the first two weeks of the season. |, Ryan Patti | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com That includes heading into the opener with fewer practices than Cignetti would like. 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Guys, theyve got to make good choices and decisions on a daily basis to stay away from the virus, Cignetti said. 3 seed in this spring's playoffs as the Dukes were selected to host SoCon champion VMI, who makes its first ever postseason appearance. 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. And then, theres the virus. Although there wasnt any JMU football this semester due to COVID-19, the Marching Royal Dukes are staying busy. The Dukes are scheduled to play eight games: two non-conference contests and six conference games. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, FBSchedules - College and Pro Football Schedules, JMU adds Robert Morris to Spring 2021 football schedule. What you need to know about March Madness and the NCAA tournament. 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. 10/27/2020 10:00:00 AM. Weve got good leadership. H.S. In a standout 59-20 victory over Southeastern Louisiana, No. JMU Football Schedule - 2021 Spring Season, Saturday, February 20 - vs. Morehead State, Saturday, February 27 - vs. Robert Morris. JMU Nights: Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors. . Other information, including on-sale dates and priority deadlines, will be made available once fan capacity at Bridgeforth Stadium is confirmed. Dec 17, 2021. |, Mike Kinney | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 46.0. Oh, and then heal up quickly, boys, because preparation for the fall 2021 season will follow three months later. JMU, Elon, William & Mary, and Richmond make up the CAA South Division. Mainly sunny. 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The Dukes have held two practices at Bridgeforth Stadium as they prepare for an 8-game . and YouTube's terms of service is available here. Just roll with it. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. It's a battle for the ages as JMU takes on North Dakota State (NDSU) for the final time as an FCS program. It includes practicing not just with the upcoming season in mind but with an understanding that the next one will follow swiftly after that, so contact is limited. The spring slate kicks off on Saturday, Feb. 20 when JMU hosts Morehead State at Bridgeforth Stadium. 16 Union City defeats Westfield in North 1, Group 5 semifinals, HS football: Whos lighting it up? JMU Athletics announced Tuesday the eight-game slate that includes two non-conference opponents. 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. There was an error processing your request. . Johnson, Wells connect for another JMU TD. 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. The Dukes also travel to William & Mary on March 27 and Richmond on April 3. The Dukes and Robert Morris have played one time in 2018, which ended in a 73-7 trouncing in favor of JMU. Against Morehead State, the Dukes have a 7-2 advantage in the all-time series. Register early! 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? Players are expected to be disciplined in how they interact with classmates which should be not at all. 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. James Madison University Athletics. Copyright 2020 WHSV. Shoot, its a year that nobodyll ever forget, thats for sure. The 2020-21 season marks the first time JMU will play an opponent twice during the regular season. Guys are really focused on football when theyre here between the white lines. 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. 0:05. User Agreement, Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Christine Brady | The Breeze. Career Center Events. Season stat leaders in the Big Central though Week 10, HS football stat leaders from Week 2 of the playoffs and all Nov. 3-5 contests, Football: No. JMU lost two of its starters at defensive lineman, with redshirt seniors Mike Greene and Bryce Carter graduating after the 2021 season. Im highly confident that were not only going to get started, but well be able to finish this season.. 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. Instead, its game week. James Madison will host Morehead State at Bridgeforth Stadium. Eventually, the playoff system moved to the spring. PHILADELPHIA - The University of Pennsylvania softball team is spending spring break in the Sunshine State, traveling to Florida for the Owl Classic. 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. The game will be the season-opener for the Dukes. 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 The Dukes played a competitive, FCS schedule in the spring of 2021 after the 2020 fall season was postponed due to COVID-19 impacts. Aug 28, 2021 by Kyle Kensing. 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. Thats the million-dollar question, FCS Committee Chair Kyle Moats said in an interview posted on the NCAAs website. And then maybe well be one step closer to returning sports to normal. James Madison's football team is set for the first of its two 2021 seasons. Mar 4 (Sat) View Event Details. (Mike Lago/JMU Athletics) Being . Its the second straight season the Dukes and Phoenix will begin CAA play against each other at Rhodes Stadium. Pittsburgh Sports Now reported late Wednesday that Robert Morris athletic department could not confirm Madias report. The team with the best overall conference record will earn the conferences automatic bid to the NCAA Football Championship. Keeping New Jersey athletes healthy together. 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. |, Mike Byrne | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Conference play opens on March 6 when the Dukes hit the road to face Elon. Low 29F. Were working in practice, 100 percent, Agyei-Obese said. James Madison will host William & Mary on March 13, Richmond on March 20, and Elon on April 10. Its been keeping me on my toes. 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 . Ivy League sports were shut down quickly by coronavirus. JMU footballs schedule for the 2021 spring season is set. HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The James Madison football team has begun preparations for the 2021 spring season. Additionally, a limited number of free tickets would also be available for current JMU students to reserve. There was a problem saving your notification. Just roll with it. Thats a potential problem, but its off in the distance. 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? You cant pat yourself on the back when youre doing good, because tomorrows a new challenge.. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Most recently, JMU defeated the Eagles in 2017, 80-7. Get the latest news, schedule, scores, roster, stats, standings and photos for the 2020-2021 Westfield Blue Devils Football. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. This article was published more than2 years ago. Featuring the latest in news, opinion, culture and sports from The Breeze. (); : User Agreement, The 2020-21 season marks the first time JMU will play an opponent twice during the regular season. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. This could all be interesting come April, when the NCAAs selection committee will be tasked with comparing apples to ham sandwiches. 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 Dukes will play only three league opponents in a home-and-home series. Master Events Calendar. 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. I almost feel like Im a social distance coordinator.. (); : Here's the good, the bad and the ugly of the first half . 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. 3 JMU football made its message for the playoffs loud and clear thanks to JMU head coach Curt Cignetti "onto the next one.". College sports might not, either. 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 game will mark the second between the Colonial Athletic Associations Dukes and the Colonials. Defensive end Jack Sawyer, ESPN's No. All rights reserved. ); : |, Luis Torres | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Darts and Pats is the place to do it. Homecoming and the playoff push. 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. Saturday's spring game is set for a 1 p.m. start. footballs 10 biggest stories and other cant-miss moments from Week 8, HS Football: Whos lighting it up? Tyleik Williams is a gifted interior lineman who had . Conference play opens on March 6 when the Dukes hit the road to face Elon. Misconceptions fuel urban legend on campus, Students discuss the great expectations of JMU's School of Music. The Colonial Athletic Association will soon release a six-game league schedule, but will afford members the opportunity to play two non-league tilts. The James Madison Dukes have added the Robert Morris Colonials to their spring 2021 football schedule, multiple sources reported Wednesday. : Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, The James Madison Dukes have added the Robert Morris Colonials to their spring 2021 football schedule, multiple sources reported Wednesday. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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? JMU to face VMI in 2021 spring FCS Playoffs, full bracket released. FBSchedules - College and Pro Football Schedules, James Madison adds Morehead State to Spring 2021 football schedule. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our 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. |. Mondays were for sectionals, and the band was split into two separate groups on Wednesdays and Thursdays having to abide by coronavirus guidelines. The Dukes, who have appeared in three of the past four national championship games, were still prepared to play. and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. JMU hammered Robert Morris, 73-7, in that prior contest in 2018. All three of JMUs home CAA games will kickoff at 4 p.m., according to a spokesperson with the program. 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. Always, the virus. But more programs opted out of playing in the fall than stayed in, which meant the NCAA wouldnt conduct a tournament. YouTube's privacy policy is available here The CAA, which has schools from Maine to North Carolina, is divided into two divisions North and South to limit travel regionally. Other information, including on-sale dates and priority deadlines, will be made available once fan capacity at Bridgeforth Stadium is confirmed.. Season stat leaders in the Big Central though Week 11, HS football: Whos lighting it up? 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. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.