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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

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

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

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

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

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.