James Madison destroys SDSU with 10 turnovers, returns to FCS title game
Whatever hype is about to surround the upcoming NCAA Division I FCS championship game, it won't be enough.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
16
James Madison Dukes
51
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDSU | 0 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 16 |
| JMU | 7 | 14 | 30 | 0 | 51 |
Bridgeforth Stadium · 16,528 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Northern Iowa Panthers | W 41-15 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs South Dakota Coyotes | W 31-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Murray State Racers | W 42-9 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ North Dakota Fighting Hawks | L 10-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Illinois State Redbirds | W 31-14 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 14:04 16-51
Dallas Goedert 5 Yd pass from Taryn Christion (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 0:36 10-51
Raven Greene 59 Yd Interception Return (Ethan Ratke PAT blocked)
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Field Goal 3:12 10-45
Ethan Ratke 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:14 10-42
Taylor Woods 3 Yd Run (Ethan Ratke Kick)
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Touchdown 10:41 10-35
Marcus Marshall 87 Yd Run (Ethan Ratke Kick)
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Touchdown 14:04 10-28
Marcus Marshall 65 Yd Run (Ethan Ratke Kick)
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Touchdown 0:09 10-21
Bryan Schor 1 Yd Run (Ethan Ratke Kick)
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Field Goal 0:56 10-14
Chase Vinatieri 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:12 7-14
Riley Stapleton 15 Yd pass from Bryan Schor (Ethan Ratke Kick)
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Touchdown 11:58 7-7
Jake Wieneke 9 Yd pass from Taryn Christion (Chase Vinatieri Kick)
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Touchdown 7:40 0-7
Riley Stapleton 2 Yd pass from Bryan Schor (Ethan Ratke Kick)
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JMU
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:57 · End of Game
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SDSU 1:57
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:46 · Punt
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JMU 2:43
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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SDSU 4:17
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:35 · Punt
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JMU 4:52
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:26 · Punt
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SDSU 7:18
5 plays, 40 yards, 1:05 · Interception
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JMU 8:23
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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SDSU 10:39
9 plays, 59 yards, 1:24 · Interception
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JMU 12:03
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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SDSU 14:04
1 play, 5 yards, 0:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:04 16-51
Dallas Goedert 5 Yd pass from Taryn Christion (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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JMU 14:09
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:20 · Interception
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SDSU 0:29
1 play, 0 yards, 0:07 · Interception
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SDSU 0:36
6 plays, 23 yards, 2:36 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:36 10-51
Raven Greene 59 Yd Interception Return (Ethan Ratke PAT blocked)
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JMU 3:12
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:42 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:12 10-45
Ethan Ratke 24 Yd Field Goal
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SDSU 4:54
4 plays, -12 yards, 2:20 · Fumble
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JMU 7:14
7 plays, 70 yards, 2:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:14 10-42
Taylor Woods 3 Yd Run (Ethan Ratke Kick)
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SDSU 9:14
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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JMU 10:41
3 plays, 95 yards, 1:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:41 10-35
Marcus Marshall 87 Yd Run (Ethan Ratke Kick)
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SDSU 11:58
5 plays, 25 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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JMU 14:04
2 plays, 70 yards, 0:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:04 10-28
Marcus Marshall 65 Yd Run (Ethan Ratke Kick)
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SDSU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:09 · End of Half
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JMU 0:09
5 plays, 58 yards, 0:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:09 10-21
Bryan Schor 1 Yd Run (Ethan Ratke Kick)
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SDSU 0:56
14 plays, 55 yards, 7:16 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:56 10-14
Chase Vinatieri 37 Yd Field Goal
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JMU 8:12
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:12 7-14
Riley Stapleton 15 Yd pass from Bryan Schor (Ethan Ratke Kick)
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SDSU 11:58
8 plays, 74 yards, 3:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:58 7-7
Jake Wieneke 9 Yd pass from Taryn Christion (Chase Vinatieri Kick)
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JMU 0:28
5 plays, 16 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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SDSU 1:51
1 play, 0 yards, 0:07 · Interception
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JMU 1:58
3 plays, 19 yards, 0:47 · Fumble
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SDSU 2:45
6 plays, 42 yards, 1:40 · Fumble
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JMU 4:25
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:17 · Punt
Showing the last 40 of 46 events.
Team Stats
SDSU
JMU
25
1st Downs
16
4-13
3rd down efficiency
6-16
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
366
Total Yards
463
246
Passing
206
19/48
Comp/Att
20/29
5.1
Yards per pass
7.1
120
Rushing
257
35
Rushing Attempts
39
3.4
Yards per rush
6.6
3-25
Penalties
3-32
10
Turnovers
2
4
Fumbles lost
1
6
Interceptions thrown
1
30:38
Possession
29:22
Highlights
00:27
Wieneke makes unbelievable one-handed catch off deflection
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00:51
James Madison recovers in red zone after South Dakota State miscue
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00:43
James Madison strikes first on Schor-Stapleton connection
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01:00
South Dakota State turns it over a fourth time in first quarter
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