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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.