Wagner Seahawks at James Madison Dukes
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JMU ties NCAA record with 3 punt-return TDs, scores program record in 87-3 win over Wagner
The three punt-return touchdowns tied a record set several times, the last by USC against California in 2013. The Dukes' previous scoring high came in an 84-7 win over Rhode Island in 2016 with Saturday's margin of 84 their largest ever.
The Dukes (2-0) scored at least 21 points in every quarter. George Pettaway rushed for three touchdowns and Nick Herman ran for 132 yards and two more scores. Camden Coleman passed for 171 yards and a score and Arrington Maiden completed 7 of 8 passes for 111 yards with two TDs. Scott's punt-return TDs covered 76 and 69 yards.
Halbert, who also had a TD reception, blocked a punt in the second minute of the game and returned it 9 yards for a touchdown. The FCS Seahawks (1-2) then got their lone points on Johnny DiSalvatore's field goal before the rout began in earnest.
The Dukes scored on 10 of 12 possessions, including nine touchdowns.
The game was moved up 3 1/2 hours because of the threat of inclement weather.
James Madison: Plays at San Diego State next Saturday.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 13:31 | Miles Halbert 9 Yd Punt Return (Morgan Suarez Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 9:01 | Johnny DiSalvatore 40 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 7:46 | George Pettaway 1 Yd Run (Morgan Suarez Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 1:16 | George Pettaway 1 Yd Run (Morgan Suarez Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 13:09 | George Pettaway 32 Yd Run (Morgan Suarez Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 7:59 | Nick Herman 15 Yd Run (Morgan Suarez Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:00 | Michael Scott 76 Yd Punt Return (Morgan Suarez Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 14:20 | Nick Herman 77 Yd Run (Morgan Suarez Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 12:04 | Michael Scott 69 Yd Punt Return (Morgan Suarez Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 8:22 | Za'Ron Collins 18 Yd pass from Camden Coleman (Morgan Suarez Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 1:52 | Morgan Suarez 46 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 14:39 | KD Mosley 20 Yd pass from Arrington Maiden (Morgan Suarez Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 6:48 | Miles Halbert 44 Yd pass from Arrington Maiden (Morgan Suarez Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 0:22 | Phoenix Donghia 1 Yd Run (Morgan Suarez Kick) |
Statistics
 WAG |
 JMU |
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|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1st Downs | 27 |
| 6-19 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-8 |
| 0-1 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 204 | Total Yards | 588 |
| 118 | Passing | 298 |
| 14/27 | Comp/Att | 20/27 |
| 4.4 | Yards per pass | 11.0 |
| 86 | Rushing | 290 |
| 40 | Rushing Attempts | 35 |
| 2.2 | Yards per rush | 8.3 |
| 12-65 | Penalties | 6-70 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 2 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 37:24 | Possession | 22:36 |
Game Information
Location: Harrisonburg, VA
Attendance: 25,028 · Capacity:
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