FCS title is purple reign of James Madison
James Madison played all season as if it knew something the rest of the FCS didn't know, but on Saturday, there was no denying who's the best team in the nation.
NCAA - Football
Youngstown State Penguins
14
James Madison Dukes
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YSU | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| JMU | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
James Madison played all season as if it knew something the rest of the FCS didn't know, but on Saturday, there was no denying who's the best team in the nation.
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/26 | vs Illinois State Redbirds | L 33-34 | NCAAF |
| 11/7/26 | @ Murray State Racers | W 62-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks | W 31-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Northern Iowa Panthers | W 35-22 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Indiana State Sycamores | W 57-24 | NCAAF |
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01:06
James Madison strikes first with Kloosterman's TD
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00:45
JMU blocks Youngstown State's punt
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00:23
Khalid Abdullah weaves through Youngstown's defense for gain of 30 yds
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02:47
Bryan Schor pass to Rashard Davis for 18 yds for JMU's second TD
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