DiNucci throws 4 TD passes in James Madison's 48-31 win
Ben DiNucci threw for four touchdowns and ran for another and James Madison defeated Rhode Island 48-31 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Rhode Island Rams
31
James Madison Dukes
48
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| URI | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 31 |
| JMU | 14 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 48 |
Bridgeforth Stadium · 24,199 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ New Hampshire Wildcats | L 21-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Maine Black Bears | W 14-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs UAlbany Great Danes | L 21-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Yale Bulldogs | W 41-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Brown Bears | W 13-10 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:28 31-48
Kyndel Dean 15 Yd pass from Ben DiNucci (Tyler Gray Kick)
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Touchdown 7:25 31-41
Marven Beauvais 12 Yd pass from JaJuan Lawson (C.J. Carrick Kick)
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Touchdown 10:46 24-41
Ben DiNucci 1 Yd Run (Tyler Gray Kick)
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Touchdown 1:57 24-34
Marven Beauvais 6 Yd pass from JaJuan Lawson (C.J. Carrick Kick)
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Touchdown 8:48 17-34
Cardon Johnson 14 Yd Run (Tyler Gray Kick)
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Field Goal 9:53 17-27
C.J. Carrick 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 14-27
Tyler Gray 25 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:08 14-24
Tyler Gray 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:27 14-21
JaJuan Lawson 1 Yd Run (C.J. Carrick Kick)
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Touchdown 14:56 7-21
Riley Stapleton 8 Yd pass from Ben DiNucci (Tyler Gray Kick)
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Touchdown 3:54 7-14
Mack Cullen 3 Yd pass from Ben DiNucci (Tyler Gray Kick)
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Touchdown 8:46 7-7
Riley Stapleton 10 Yd pass from Ben DiNucci (Tyler Gray Kick)
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Touchdown 12:11 7-0
Marven Beauvais 14 Yd pass from JaJuan Lawson (C.J. Carrick Kick)
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JMU
5 plays, 10 yards, 3:07 · End of Game
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URI 3:07
4 plays, 1 yard, 1:21 · Downs
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JMU 4:28
2 plays, 15 yards, 0:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:28 31-48
Kyndel Dean 15 Yd pass from Ben DiNucci (Tyler Gray Kick)
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JMU 5:11
3 plays, -3 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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URI 7:25
6 plays, 67 yards, 3:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:25 31-41
Marven Beauvais 12 Yd pass from JaJuan Lawson (C.J. Carrick Kick)
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JMU 10:46
8 plays, 66 yards, 3:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:46 24-41
Ben DiNucci 1 Yd Run (Tyler Gray Kick)
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URI 14:18
4 plays, 1 yard, 0:54 · Downs
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JMU 0:12
5 plays, 30 yards, 1:37 · Interception
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URI 1:57
12 plays, 71 yards, 6:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:57 24-34
Marven Beauvais 6 Yd pass from JaJuan Lawson (C.J. Carrick Kick)
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JMU 8:48
3 plays, 65 yards, 1:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:48 17-34
Cardon Johnson 14 Yd Run (Tyler Gray Kick)
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URI 9:53
9 plays, 19 yards, 4:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:53 17-27
C.J. Carrick 38 Yd Field Goal
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JMU 13:55
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:05 · Interception
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JMU 15:00
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:13 · Field Goal
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URI 0:13
5 plays, 18 yards, 0:55 · Interception
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JMU 1:08
11 plays, 63 yards, 4:13 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 14-27
Tyler Gray 25 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:08 14-24
Tyler Gray 36 Yd Field Goal
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URI 5:27
12 plays, 75 yards, 5:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:27 14-21
JaJuan Lawson 1 Yd Run (C.J. Carrick Kick)
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JMU 11:15
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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URI 12:21
7 plays, 10 yards, 2:29 · Punt
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JMU 14:56
9 plays, 59 yards, 2:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:56 7-21
Riley Stapleton 8 Yd pass from Ben DiNucci (Tyler Gray Kick)
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URI 2:51
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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JMU 3:54
7 plays, 50 yards, 2:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:54 7-14
Mack Cullen 3 Yd pass from Ben DiNucci (Tyler Gray Kick)
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URI 6:40
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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JMU 8:46
8 plays, 74 yards, 3:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:46 7-7
Riley Stapleton 10 Yd pass from Ben DiNucci (Tyler Gray Kick)
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URI 12:11
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:11 7-0
Marven Beauvais 14 Yd pass from JaJuan Lawson (C.J. Carrick Kick)
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Team Stats
URI
JMU
23
1st Downs
24
7-15
3rd down efficiency
7-12
1-3
4th down efficiency
0-0
345
Total Yards
419
255
Passing
227
22/37
Comp/Att
18/25
6.9
Yards per pass
9.1
90
Rushing
192
35
Rushing Attempts
43
2.6
Yards per rush
4.5
9-94
Penalties
6-80
2
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
2
31:45
Possession
28:15
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