Colgate's game-ending FG eliminates James Madison
It wasn't so much the Mike Houston coaching rumors proved to be too big of a distraction when James Madison was eliminated from the FCS playoffs on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
James Madison Dukes
20
Colgate Raiders
23
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JMU | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 20 |
| COLG | 3 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 23 |
Andy Kerr Stadium · 6,418 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/5/26 | @ Southern Miss Golden Eagles | W 54-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/29/26 | vs Troy Trojans | L 21-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/22/26 | @ App State Mountaineers | L 31-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Georgia State Panthers | W 49-22 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Georgia Southern Eagles | W 27-24 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:00 20-23
Chris Puzzi 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:22 20-20
Ben DiNucci 7 Yd Run (Ethan Ratke Kick)
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Touchdown 3:51 13-20
Owen Rockett 14 Yd pass from Grant Breneman (Chris Puzzi Kick)
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Touchdown 10:39 13-13
Grant Breneman 32 Yd Run (Chris Puzzi Kick)
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Field Goal 13:33 13-6
Ethan Ratke 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:30 10-6
Chris Puzzi 23 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:19 10-3
Ethan Ratke 34 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:07 7-3
Chris Puzzi 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:28 7-0
Cardon Johnson 2 Yd Run (Ethan Ratke Kick)
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COLG
7 plays, 40 yards, 2:46 · Field Goal
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JMU 2:46
10 plays, 33 yards, 3:30 · Downs
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COLG 6:16
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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JMU 8:22
6 plays, 44 yards, 1:13 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 20-23
Chris Puzzi 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:22 20-20
Ben DiNucci 7 Yd Run (Ethan Ratke Kick)
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COLG 9:35
3 plays, 0 yards, 2:23 · Punt
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JMU 11:58
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:42 · Punt
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COLG 12:40
4 plays, 9 yards, 2:11 · Downs
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JMU 14:51
5 plays, 37 yards, 1:45 · Interception
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COLG 1:36
3 plays, -10 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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JMU 3:16
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:35 · Interception
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COLG 3:51
8 plays, 90 yards, 3:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:51 13-20
Owen Rockett 14 Yd pass from Grant Breneman (Chris Puzzi Kick)
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JMU 7:41
6 plays, 29 yards, 2:58 · Punt
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COLG 10:39
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:39 13-13
Grant Breneman 32 Yd Run (Chris Puzzi Kick)
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JMU 13:33
4 plays, -11 yards, 1:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:33 13-6
Ethan Ratke 38 Yd Field Goal
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COLG 14:51
1 play, -5 yards, 0:05 · Fumble
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JMU
5 plays, 23 yards, 0:34 · Interception
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COLG 0:34
3 plays, -11 yards, 0:31 · Punt
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JMU 1:05
7 plays, 34 yards, 1:25 · Interception
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COLG 2:30
12 plays, 45 yards, 7:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:30 10-6
Chris Puzzi 23 Yd Field Goal
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JMU 9:56
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:15 · Punt
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COLG 11:11
4 plays, 19 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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JMU 13:19
12 plays, 67 yards, 4:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:19 10-3
Ethan Ratke 34 Yd Field Goal
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COLG 3:07
11 plays, 37 yards, 4:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:07 7-3
Chris Puzzi 37 Yd Field Goal
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JMU 7:50
6 plays, 31 yards, 2:25 · Interception
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COLG 10:15
6 plays, 28 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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JMU 12:28
6 plays, 57 yards, 2:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:28 7-0
Cardon Johnson 2 Yd Run (Ethan Ratke Kick)
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
JMU
COLG
21
1st Downs
14
4-11
3rd down efficiency
8-18
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-2
392
Total Yards
330
192
Passing
190
19/35
Comp/Att
14/23
5.5
Yards per pass
8.3
200
Rushing
140
39
Rushing Attempts
45
5.1
Yards per rush
3.1
5-62
Penalties
4-32
5
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
5
Interceptions thrown
0
25:00
Possession
35:00
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