JMU tops Villanova 30-8 with ESPN's College Gameday in town
Bryan Schor threw for 271 yards and two touchdowns, and defending FCS champion James Madison beat Villanova 30-8 on Saturday to set a conference record with 18 straight victories.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Villanova Wildcats
8
James Madison Dukes
30
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOVA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| JMU | 3 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 30 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Richmond Spiders | W 30-0 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Lafayette Leopards | W 44-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks | W 24-18 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Fordham Rams | W 38-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Morgan State Bears | L 35-38 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:57 8-30
Brandon Hereford 5 Yd Interception Return (Tyler Gray Kick)
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Touchdown 7:02 8-23
David Eldridge 29 Yd pass from Bryan Schor (Tyler Gray Kick)
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Touchdown 14:56 8-16
Todd Summers 4 Yd pass from Kyle McCloskey (Kyle McCloskey Pass to Aaron Forbes for Two-Point Conversion)
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Field Goal 10:09 0-16
Tyler Gray 17 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:03 0-13
Clayton Cheatham 23 Yd pass from Bryan Schor (Tyler Gray Kick)
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Field Goal 8:40 0-6
Tyler Gray 36 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:46 0-3
Tyler Gray 22 Yd Field Goal
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NOVA
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:52 · End of Game
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NOVA 1:57
5 plays, 9 yards, 2:02 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:57 8-30
Brandon Hereford 5 Yd Interception Return (Tyler Gray Kick)
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JMU 3:59
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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NOVA 6:05
3 plays, -8 yards, 0:51 · Punt
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JMU 7:02
5 plays, 56 yards, 2:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:02 8-23
David Eldridge 29 Yd pass from Bryan Schor (Tyler Gray Kick)
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NOVA 9:11
3 plays, -18 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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JMU 11:05
3 plays, 15 yards, 1:03 · Interception
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NOVA 12:08
4 plays, 15 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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JMU 14:03
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:53 · Punt
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NOVA 14:56
18 plays, 79 yards, 10:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:56 8-16
Todd Summers 4 Yd pass from Kyle McCloskey (Kyle McCloskey Pass to Aaron Forbes for Two-Point Conversion)
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JMU 10:09
8 plays, 41 yards, 3:27 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:09 0-16
Tyler Gray 17 Yd Field Goal
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NOVA 13:36
3 plays, 10 yards, 1:24 · Fumble
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JMU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:15 · End of Half
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NOVA 0:15
8 plays, 22 yards, 2:43 · Punt
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JMU 3:03
7 plays, 62 yards, 3:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:03 0-13
Clayton Cheatham 23 Yd pass from Bryan Schor (Tyler Gray Kick)
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NOVA 6:13
4 plays, 6 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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JMU 8:40
7 plays, 37 yards, 2:45 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:40 0-6
Tyler Gray 36 Yd Field Goal
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NOVA 11:25
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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JMU 13:10
8 plays, 53 yards, 3:40 · Punt
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NOVA 1:50
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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JMU 3:26
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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NOVA 5:12
7 plays, 16 yards, 3:30 · Punt
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JMU 8:46
7 plays, 37 yards, 2:31 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:46 0-3
Tyler Gray 22 Yd Field Goal
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NOVA 11:17
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:53 · Interception
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JMU 12:10
6 plays, 16 yards, 2:50 · Punt
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
NOVA
JMU
14
1st Downs
17
4-17
3rd down efficiency
3-12
2-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
174
Total Yards
316
30
Passing
271
5/19
Comp/Att
20/28
1.6
Yards per pass
9.7
144
Rushing
45
48
Rushing Attempts
30
3.0
Yards per rush
1.5
8-54
Penalties
2-10
3
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
1
33:25
Possession
26:35
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