James Madison Dukes (@JMUFootball)
Bob Chesney (2nd year) (9-4)
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 8.9 - 3.1 (#15) | SOS: (#89)
Power (#57) | Off (#56) | Def (#57) | Roster | Portals | Croots
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 8.9 - 3.1 (#15) | SOS: (#89)
| James Madison's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/29 | James Madison vs Weber State | -25.5 | |||||
| Fri 9/5 | James Madison at Louisville | +13 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 9/19 | James Madison at Liberty | +2 | |||||
| Fri 9/26 | James Madison vs Georgia Southern | -8 | |||||
| Fri 10/3 | James Madison at Georgia State | -15.5 | |||||
| Fri 10/10 | James Madison vs Louisiana | -10.5 | |||||
| Fri 10/17 | James Madison vs Old Dominion | -13.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Mon 10/27 | James Madison at Texas State | -2 | |||||
| Fri 11/7 | James Madison at Marshall | -11 | |||||
| Fri 11/14 | James Madison vs App State | -18 | |||||
| Fri 11/21 | James Madison vs Washington State | -14.5 | |||||
| Fri 11/28 | James Madison at Coastal Carolina | -11.5 | |||||
Record Prediction: 8.9 - 3.1 #15
Schedule Rating: #89
Future 2026 Schedule
| James Madison's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | James Madison at Charlotte | -6.5 | 47.5 | W 30 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | James Madison vs Gardner-Webb | -35.5 | 50.5 | W 13 - 6 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/21 | James Madison at North Carolina | +10.0 | 48.0 | W 70 - 50 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/28 | James Madison vs Ball State | -22.0 | 56.5 | W 63 - 7 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/5 | James Madison at UL Monroe | -16.5 | 48.5 | L 19 - 21 | U | N | |
| Thu 10/10 | James Madison vs Coastal Carolina | -7.0 | 59.0 | W 39 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/19 | James Madison at Georgia Southern | -9.5 | 58.5 | L 14 - 28 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/26 | James Madison vs Southern Miss | -24.0 | 54.0 | W 32 - 15 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/9 | James Madison vs Georgia State | -14.5 | 53.5 | W 38 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/16 | James Madison at Old Dominion | -1.5 | 51.0 | W 35 - 32 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | James Madison at App State | -7.5 | 57.5 | L 20 - 34 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | James Madison vs Marshall | -2.5 | 52.5 | L 33 - 35 | O | N | |
| Wed 12/18 | James Madison vs Western Kentucky | -7.5 | 50.5 | W 27 - 17 | U | Y | |
2024 Record: 9 - 4 (SBC: 4 - 4)
Spread Record 7 - 6 - 0 | O/U 4 - 9
2025 class: 138 points #106
2024 class: 141 points #107
2023 class: 26 points #132
2021 class: 46 points #140
2020 class: 35 points #170
Average Class Ranking: #131
Average Recruiting Points: 77
2024 class: 141 points #107
2023 class: 26 points #132
2021 class: 46 points #140
2020 class: 35 points #170
Average Class Ranking: #131
Average Recruiting Points: 77
Class Averages
Sun Belt Class: 144 #98
Group of 5 Class: 135 #102
FBS Class: 179 #69
Sun Belt Class: 144 #98
Group of 5 Class: 135 #102
FBS Class: 179 #69
2019 class: 70 points #147
2018 class: 27 points #171
2017 class: 68 points #147
2016 class: 56 points #156
2015 class: 46 points #135
Average Class Ranking: #151
Average Recruiting Points: 53
2018 class: 27 points #171
2017 class: 68 points #147
2016 class: 56 points #156
2015 class: 46 points #135
Average Class Ranking: #151
Average Recruiting Points: 53
Offensive Coordinator Dean Kennedy
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alonza Barnett | 212 | 354 | 60% | 2596 | 26 | 4 | 7.3 |
| Camden Coleman (Tr) | 160 | 249 | 64% | 2031 | 14 | 5 | 8.2 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pettaway | 163 | 976 | 5 | 6.0 | 31 |
| Alonza Barnett | 135 | 450 | 7 | 3.3 | 50 |
| Wayne Knight | 77 | 449 | 2 | 5.8 | 59 |
| Camden Coleman (Tr) | 75 | 338 | 6 | 4.5 | 59 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdur-Rahmaan Yaseen | 21 | 254 | 0 | 12.1 | 51 |
| George Pettaway | 24 | 197 | 2 | 8.2 | 33 |
| Wayne Knight | 15 | 138 | 2 | 9.2 | 23 |
| Logan Kyle | 11 | 132 | 1 | 12.0 | 30 |
Defensive Coordinator Lyle Hemphill
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Thomas | 73 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Xavier Holmes (Tr) | 71 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| Trent Hendrick | 54 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| DJ Barksdale | 42 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Holmes (Tr) | 71 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| Trent Hendrick | 54 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Immanuel Bush | 34 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Mychal Mcmullin | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Thomas | 73 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| KJ Flowe | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Amar Thomas | 19 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 59% #53
Offense Returning Production: 67% #31
Defense Returning Production: 51% #79
Overall Returning Production: 59% #53
Offense Returning Production: 67% #31
Defense Returning Production: 51% #79
Transfer Portal
2025 Portal Class #77
24 Commits, 83.6 Avg Rating
27% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 32% TY
2025 Portal Class #77
24 Commits, 83.6 Avg Rating
27% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 32% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 420.00 #123
Offense Talent #123 | Defense Talent #116
2024 #124 | 2023 #132 | 2022 #159 | 2021 #157
2025 Talent Rating: 420.00 #123
Offense Talent #123 | Defense Talent #116
2024 #124 | 2023 #132 | 2022 #159 | 2021 #157
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 9 - 4
2024 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 7 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 9
2023 Record: 11 - 2
2023 Conf Record: 7 - 1
Spread: 8 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 8 - 5
2022 Record: 8 - 3
2022 Conf Record: 6 - 2
Spread: 7 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 4
Four Year Record: 28 - 9
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 22 - 15 - 0
Four Year Conference Record: 17 - 7
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 9 - 4
2024 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 7 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 9
2023 Record: 11 - 2
2023 Conf Record: 7 - 1
Spread: 8 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 8 - 5
2022 Record: 8 - 3
2022 Conf Record: 6 - 2
Spread: 7 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 4
Four Year Record: 28 - 9
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 22 - 15 - 0
Four Year Conference Record: 17 - 7
2021 - 2018 Records
2021 Record: 0 - 0
2021 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2020 Record: 0 - 0
2020 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2019 Record: 0 - 1
2019 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 1 | Totals: 0 - 1
2018 Record: 0 - 1
2018 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 1 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 1
Eight Year Record: 28 - 11
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 23 - 15 - 1
Eight Year Conference Record: 23 - 7
2021 Record: 0 - 0
2021 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2020 Record: 0 - 0
2020 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2019 Record: 0 - 1
2019 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 1 | Totals: 0 - 1
2018 Record: 0 - 1
2018 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 1 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 1
Eight Year Record: 28 - 11
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 23 - 15 - 1
Eight Year Conference Record: 23 - 7
| James Madison Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2024 | Raton Bowl | James Madison vs Western Kentucky | -7.5 | 50.5 | W 27 - 17 |
| 2023 | Forces Bowl | James Madison vs Air Force | +2.5 | 44.5 | L 21 - 31 |
Power Ranking Stats (2024)
More Stats (2024)
Overall Stats (2024)
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | .16 (88) | 44% (61) | 3.93 (66) | 32.9 (10) | 41% | 40% | .03 (4) | 34% (1) | 3.64 (53) | 27.2 (25) |
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | .24 (44) | 46% (27) | 3.92 (64) | 33.4 (8) | 37% | 50% | .09 (14) | 33% (4) | 2.86 (9) | 26.5 (19) |
More Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 31:45 (13) | 20.8 (39) | 41% | 40% | 7 (115) | 54.8 (94) | 0.7 (8) | 2.5 | 7.1 (11) | 3.2 (5) | 6 |
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | 31:15 (29) | 21.2 (48) | 37% | 50% | 5.5 (55) | 40.1 (21) | 1.2 (35) | 1.6 | 8.5 (1) | 3.4 (4) | 3 |
Overall Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 13 | 33.3 | 36.3 | 31.3 | 43.6% (61) | 3.93 (66) | 0.7 | 21 | 410 | 194 | 216 | 4.9 | 52% (54) | 48% (79) | 47% (29) | 40% (87) | 14% (35) | .16 (88) |
| 2024 Defense | 13 | 20.5 | 12.8 | 28.7 | 33.9% (1) | 3.64 (53) | 2.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 46% (19) | 54% (116) | 34% (5) | 34% (3) | 20% (8) | .03 (4) |
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 13 | 34.1 | 34.5 | 35.8 | 45.6% (27) | 3.92 (64) | 1.2 | 21 | 419 | 133 | 286 | 3.9 | 47% (94) | 52% (43) | 40% (102) | 52% (7) | 17% (84) | .24 (44) |
| 2023 Defense | 13 | 19.5 | 16.3 | 20.7 | 33.2% (4) | 2.86 (9) | 1.6 | - | - | - | - | - | 42% (6) | 57% (127) | 29% (1) | 37% (19) | 24% (1) | .09 (14) |
Run Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 13 | 52% (54) | 47% (29) | 39.8 | 193.7 | 4.9 | 20 (67) | .17 (45) | 3.28 (30) | 72% (82) | 10% (61) | 0.98 (58) |
| 2024 Defense | 13 | 46% (19) | 34% (5) | - | - | - | - | (14) | 2.46 (5) | 65% (26) | 13% (15) | 1.07 (106) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 13 | 47% (94) | 40% (102) | 34.2 | 133.2 | 3.9 | 17 (81) | .03 (121) | 2.75 (121) | 57% (131) | 10% (69) | 0.89 (114) |
| 2023 Defense | 13 | 42% (6) | 29% (1) | - | - | - | - | -.04 (8) | 2.18 (1) | 61% (10) | 15% (2) | 1.13 (117) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 13 | 48% (79) | 40% (87) | 17.8 | 29.3 | 215.9 | 7.4 | 12.2 | 28 (15) | 4 (1) | .18 (99) | 1.5 (103) | 31% (61) | 29% (95) | .26 (95) | 4% (18) | 2.1 (38) |
| 2024 Defense | 13 | 54% (116) | 34% (3) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 17 (5) | .07 (10) | 1.8 (118) | 40% (1) | 26% (18) | .16 (11) | 7% (24) | 2.3 (125) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 13 | 52% (43) | 52% (7) | 22.2 | 33 | 285.8 | 8.7 | 12.9 | 36 (5) | 11 (68) | .48 (13) | 1.5 (90) | 29% (25) | 33% (51) | .38 (51) | 7% (98) | 2 (74) |
| 2023 Defense | 13 | 57% (127) | 37% (19) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13 (26) | .24 (51) | 1.7 (115) | 38% (5) | 27% (24) | .28 (48) | 9% (4) | 2.1 (77) |
Team Notes (5/4) QB Barnett a top SBC QB, out all spring (leg inj) ❌
(5/1) Fr WR M Scott to step in for massive portal losses ❌
(3/27) Portal QBs Coleman (Rich) vs Sluka (UNLV) starter ❌
(3/20) RB Pettaway back, along with depth options ❌
(3/20) WR Knight back, 1 portal, some depth ❌
(3/20) OL 3/5 back. Some good options, top SBC? ❌
(3/20) DE's Gobaria(ND)/Holmes(Maine) via portal ❌
(3/20) Def needs replacements, took 8 portals ❌
(5/1) Fr WR M Scott to step in for massive portal losses ❌
(3/27) Portal QBs Coleman (Rich) vs Sluka (UNLV) starter ❌
(3/20) RB Pettaway back, along with depth options ❌
(3/20) WR Knight back, 1 portal, some depth ❌
(3/20) OL 3/5 back. Some good options, top SBC? ❌
(3/20) DE's Gobaria(ND)/Holmes(Maine) via portal ❌
(3/20) Def needs replacements, took 8 portals ❌
Injury Notes
Staff/Schedule Notes
Power Ratings Overall: -0.36 #67
Offense: 13.85 #69
Defense: 14.21 #63
SP+ Overall: 4.0 #47
SP+ Offense: 29.7 #43
SP+ Defense: 25.7 #50
Offense: 13.85 #69
Defense: 14.21 #63
SP+ Overall: 4.0 #47
SP+ Offense: 29.7 #43
SP+ Defense: 25.7 #50
Returning Prod HC Chesney, OC Kennedy & QB all back
'24 QB Alonza Barnett III returns
Returning Production: 59% #53
Offense: 67% #31 | Defense: 51% #79
OL Prod: 46% #97, 3 clear starters
OL Snaps: 2461 #84 | From Portal: 143 #74
Rush Prod: 100% #1 | Rec Prod: 23% #117
Def Front Seven: 49% - Secondary: 59%
'24 QB Alonza Barnett III returns
Returning Production: 59% #53
Offense: 67% #31 | Defense: 51% #79
OL Prod: 46% #97, 3 clear starters
OL Snaps: 2461 #84 | From Portal: 143 #74
Rush Prod: 100% #1 | Rec Prod: 23% #117
Def Front Seven: 49% - Secondary: 59%
Roster Team Talent #123 Blue Chips: 1% #83
Offense Talent #123 Defense Talent #116
Crootin Class #106 - 4 YR Rank #131
Portal Class #77 - 24 players, 84 Avg
27% of Roster from Portal, 32% TY
40 New Players, 48% of '25 Roster #84
Offense Talent #123 Defense Talent #116
Crootin Class #106 - 4 YR Rank #131
Portal Class #77 - 24 players, 84 Avg
27% of Roster from Portal, 32% TY
40 New Players, 48% of '25 Roster #84
2025 Schedule Record Prediction: 8.9 - 3.1 #15
Schedule Rating: -80 #89
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 3, Poor: 7
Schedule Rating: -80 #89
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 3, Poor: 7
Scoring Scoring: 33.3 - 20.5 (34 - 20) in '24
Scoring at Home: 36 - 13 | Road: 31 - 29
OC: Dean Kennedy - in his second season
DC: Lyle Hemphill - in his second season
Scoring at Home: 36 - 13 | Road: 31 - 29
OC: Dean Kennedy - in his second season
DC: Lyle Hemphill - in his second season
Records 2024 Record: 9 - 4 (7 - 6 - 0) (SBC: 4 - 4)
2023 Record: 11 - 2 (8 - 5 - 0) (SBC: 7 - 1)
2022 Record: 8 - 3 (7 - 4 - 0) (SBC: 6 - 2)
4 Yr Record: (28 - 9) | 8 Yr Record: (28 - 11)
2023 Record: 11 - 2 (8 - 5 - 0) (SBC: 7 - 1)
2022 Record: 8 - 3 (7 - 4 - 0) (SBC: 6 - 2)
4 Yr Record: (28 - 9) | 8 Yr Record: (28 - 11)
'24 OffenseBalanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 52%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 44%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 3.93 PPO
Good Run Success 47%
Bad Pass Success 40%
Great Offensive Turnovers
Avg OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Avg 1st/2nd Down Success 69%
Poor when off Schedule 29%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 44%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 3.93 PPO
Good Run Success 47%
Bad Pass Success 40%
Great Offensive Turnovers
Avg OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Avg 1st/2nd Down Success 69%
Poor when off Schedule 29%
'24 DefenseGreat DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 34%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.64 PPO
Great Run Def Success 34%
Great Pass Def Success 34%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Great at Forcing Turnovers
Poor Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Great 1st/2nd Down Success 60%
Great when Opp is off Schedule 26%
Great Defense Success Rate of 34%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.64 PPO
Great Run Def Success 34%
Great Pass Def Success 34%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Great at Forcing Turnovers
Poor Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Great 1st/2nd Down Success 60%
Great when Opp is off Schedule 26%
Team NotesQB Barnett a top SBC QB, out all spring (leg inj)
Fr WR M Scott to step in for massive portal losses
Portal QBs Coleman (Rich) vs Sluka (UNLV) starter
RB Pettaway back, along with depth options
WR Knight back, 1 portal, some depth
OL 3/5 back. Some good options, top SBC?
DE's Gobaria(ND)/Holmes(Maine) via portal
Def needs replacements, took 8 portals
Fr WR M Scott to step in for massive portal losses
Portal QBs Coleman (Rich) vs Sluka (UNLV) starter
RB Pettaway back, along with depth options
WR Knight back, 1 portal, some depth
OL 3/5 back. Some good options, top SBC?
DE's Gobaria(ND)/Holmes(Maine) via portal
Def needs replacements, took 8 portals