NCAA - Football

FINAL Saturday, October 10, 2026
James Madison Dukes 27
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Georgia Southern Eagles 24
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Allen E. Paulson Stadium · 20,545 att. · ESPNU

Match Report

Coleman, Evans lead James Madison to bowl eligibility with 27-24 win over Georgia Southern

— Camden Coleman threw for 171 yards and a touchdown, reserve quarterback JC Evans threw for two touchdowns and James Madison became bowl eligible with a 27-24 win over Georgia Southern on Saturday.

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Team Stats

23
1st Downs
23
5-16
3rd down efficiency
5-12
4-5
4th down efficiency
1-1
438
Total Yards
465
229
Passing
343
18/29
Comp/Att
26/40
7.9
Yards per pass
8.6
209
Rushing
122
48
Rushing Attempts
25
4.4
Yards per rush
4.9
9-75
Penalties
7-78
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
31:17
Possession
28:43

Top Performers

JMU

  • Patrick Rea NO 4 · YDS 168 · AVG 42.0
  • Camden Coleman C/ATT 16/27 · YDS 171 · AVG 6.3
  • George Pettaway CAR 21 · YDS 151 · AVG 7.2
  • Cole Keller REC 4 · YDS 108 · AVG 27.0

GASO

  • Max Johnson C/ATT 26/38 · YDS 343 · AVG 9.0
  • Alex Smith NO 2 · YDS 76 · AVG 38.0
  • Josh Dallas REC 8 · YDS 111 · AVG 13.9
  • Jeremiah Ware REC 1 · YDS 50 · AVG 50.0

Highlights

00:17 Max Johnson throws 18-yard touchdown Watch on ESPN 00:10 Morgan Suarez kicks 33-yard field goal Watch on ESPN 00:09 Tripp Bryant makes 28-yard field goal Watch on ESPN 00:09 Morgan Suarez makes 21-yard field goal Watch on ESPN

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