Appalachian State tops James Madison 34-20 spoiling the Dukes' chance at a possible Sun Belt crown
— Joey Aguilar threw for 216 yards and two touchdowns, Ahmani Marshall ran for 108 yards and Appalachian State beat James Madison 34-20 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
James Madison Dukes
20
App State Mountaineers
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JMU | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| APP | 0 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 34 |
Kidd Brewer Stadium · 34,012 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10/3/26 | vs Marshall Thundering Herd | W 45-17 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 10:39 20-34
Michael Hughes 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:13 20-31
Ahmani Marshall 1 Yd Run (Michael Hughes Kick)
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Field Goal 7:56 20-24
Noe Ruelas 52 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:40 17-24
Michael Hetzel 9 Yd Punt Return (Michael Hughes Kick)
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Touchdown 1:23 17-17
Makai Jackson 64 Yd pass from Joey Aguilar (Michael Hughes Kick)
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Field Goal 2:49 17-10
Noe Ruelas 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:33 14-10
Eli Wilson 4 Yd pass from Joey Aguilar (Michael Hughes Kick)
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Field Goal 12:19 14-3
Michael Hughes 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:08 14-0
Josh Phifer 37 Yd pass from Alonza Barnett III (Noe Ruelas Kick)
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Touchdown 11:03 7-0
Yamir Knight 6 Yd pass from Alonza Barnett III (Noe Ruelas Kick)
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APP
7 plays, 25 yards, 2:41 · End of Game
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JMU 2:41
11 plays, 60 yards, 4:05 · Downs
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APP 6:46
4 plays, 23 yards, 2:32 · Punt
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JMU 9:18
3 plays, 10 yards, 0:41 · Interception
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APP 10:02
4 plays, 7 yards, 0:37 · Field Goal
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JMU 10:39
7 plays, 13 yards, 5:28 · Downs
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Field Goal 10:39 20-34
Michael Hughes 41 Yd Field Goal
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APP 1:13
10 plays, 76 yards, 3:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:13 20-31
Ahmani Marshall 1 Yd Run (Michael Hughes Kick)
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JMU 5:07
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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APP 6:24
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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JMU 7:56
7 plays, 24 yards, 3:04 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:56 20-24
Noe Ruelas 52 Yd Field Goal
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APP 11:00
8 plays, 33 yards, 4:00 · Downs
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JMU
3 plays, 16 yards, 0:35 · End of Half
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JMU 0:40
5 plays, 14 yards, 0:43 · Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:40 17-24
Michael Hetzel 9 Yd Punt Return (Michael Hughes Kick)
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APP 1:23
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:23 17-17
Makai Jackson 64 Yd pass from Joey Aguilar (Michael Hughes Kick)
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JMU 2:49
11 plays, 47 yards, 4:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:49 17-10
Noe Ruelas 46 Yd Field Goal
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APP 7:33
6 plays, 50 yards, 2:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:33 14-10
Eli Wilson 4 Yd pass from Joey Aguilar (Michael Hughes Kick)
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JMU 9:47
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:28 · Fumble
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APP 12:19
6 plays, 70 yards, 1:49 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:19 14-3
Michael Hughes 23 Yd Field Goal
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JMU 14:08
4 plays, 58 yards, 1:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:08 14-0
Josh Phifer 37 Yd pass from Alonza Barnett III (Noe Ruelas Kick)
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APP 0:53
4 plays, 19 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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JMU 2:58
6 plays, 18 yards, 2:47 · Punt
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APP 5:45
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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JMU 7:16
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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APP 9:29
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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JMU 11:03
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:03 7-0
Yamir Knight 6 Yd pass from Alonza Barnett III (Noe Ruelas Kick)
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
JMU
APP
22
1st Downs
17
6-15
3rd down efficiency
3-13
1-3
4th down efficiency
1-2
401
Total Yards
362
234
Passing
217
22/37
Comp/Att
12/23
6.3
Yards per pass
9.4
167
Rushing
145
37
Rushing Attempts
38
4.5
Yards per rush
3.8
9-69
Penalties
0-0
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
34:05
Possession
25:55
Highlights
00:26
Alonza Barnett connects for 6-yard TD pass
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00:41
Michael Hetzel crosses goal line for a special team touchdown
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00:36
Jason Chambers had an interception vs. James Madison
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01:56
James Madison Dukes vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers: Full Highlights
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