James Madison Dukes (@JMUFootball)
Bob Chesney (2nd year) (14-5)
Record: 5 - 1 (3 - 0) | Proj: 10 - 2 (#12) | SOS: (#112)
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Record: 5 - 1 (3 - 0) | Proj: 10 - 2 (#12) | SOS: (#112)
| James Madison's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | James Madison vs Weber State | -26.5 | 54.5 | W 45 - 10 | O | Y | |
| Fri 9/5 | James Madison at Louisville | +15.0 | 57.0 | L 14 - 28 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/20 | James Madison at Liberty | -7.5 | 46.5 | W 31 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/27 | James Madison vs Georgia Southern | -14.5 | 54.5 | W 35 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/4 | James Madison at Georgia State | -19.5 | 52.5 | W 14 - 7 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/11 | James Madison vs Louisiana | -18.5 | 44.5 | W 24 - 14 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/18 | James Madison vs Old Dominion | -1.5 | 47.5 | ||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 10/28 | James Madison at Texas State | -4 | |||||
| Sat 11/8 | James Madison at Marshall | -11 | |||||
| Sat 11/15 | James Madison vs App State | -17.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/22 | James Madison vs Washington State | -14.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/29 | James Madison at Coastal Carolina | -17 | |||||
Record Prediction: 9.9 - 2.1 #12
Schedule Rating: #112
Record: 5 - 1( SBC: 3 - 0)
Spread Record 4 - 2 - 0 | O/U 1 - 5
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
Played: 0 Elite, 1 Good, 0 Avg, 0 Bad, 4 Poor
Future: 0 Elite, 0 Good, 0 Avg, 3 Bad, 3Poor
2025 class: 138 points #106
2024 class: 141 points #107
2023 class: 26 points #132
2022 class: 22 points #177
2021 class: 46 points #140
Average Class Ranking: #132
Average Recruiting Points: 75
2024 class: 141 points #107
2023 class: 26 points #132
2022 class: 22 points #177
2021 class: 46 points #140
Average Class Ranking: #132
Average Recruiting Points: 75
Four Year Crootin Profile
Consistent Poor G5
4 Year Class: #122 - Best: #106 Worst: #177
CFB Crootin Averages
Sun Belt Class: 144 #98
Group of 5 Class: 135 #102
FBS Class: 179 #69
Consistent Poor G5
4 Year Class: #122 - Best: #106 Worst: #177
CFB Crootin Averages
Sun Belt Class: 144 #98
Group of 5 Class: 135 #102
FBS Class: 179 #69
2020 class: 35 points #170
2019 class: 70 points #147
2018 class: 27 points #171
2017 class: 68 points #147
2016 class: 56 points #156
Average Class Ranking: #158
Average Recruiting Points: 51
2019 class: 70 points #147
2018 class: 27 points #171
2017 class: 68 points #147
2016 class: 56 points #156
Average Class Ranking: #158
Average Recruiting Points: 51
2025 Portal Class #77 - 24 players, 84 Avg
2024 Portal Class #66 - 17 players, 87 Avg
2023 Portal Class #89 - 8 players, 88 Avg
2022 Portal Class #132 - 5 players, 81 Avg
Transfer Portal Classes
Portal Data only 2022 forward
Portal Data only 2022 forward
Offensive Coordinator Dean Kennedy (in his second season)
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alonza Barnett | 94 | 156 | 60% | 957 | 7 | 2 | 6.1 |
| Matthew Sluka (Tr) | 6 | 9 | 67% | 50 | 1 | 2 | 5.6 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Knight | 81 | 537 | 4 | 6.6 | 59 |
| Jordan Fuller (Tr) | 53 | 312 | 1 | 5.9 | 26 |
| George Pettaway | 19 | 132 | 0 | 6.9 | 35 |
| Matthew Sluka (Tr) | 31 | 126 | 2 | 4.1 | 18 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landon Ellis (Tr) | 19 | 303 | 5 | 15.9 | 62 |
| Wayne Knight | 21 | 138 | 0 | 6.6 | 13 |
| Jaylan Sanchez (Tr) | 14 | 114 | 0 | 8.1 | 30 |
| Lakota Dippre | 9 | 114 | 2 | 12.7 | 36 |
Defensive Coordinator Colin Hitschler (in his first season)
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Hendrick | 43 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Gannon Weathersby | 32 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyler Brown | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacob Thomas | 27 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Hendrick | 43 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Aiden Gobaira (Tr) | 12 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Sahir West | 18 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Immanuel Bush | 14 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Barksdale | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Jacob Thomas | 27 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Elijah Culp (Tr) | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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
38% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 32% TY
2025 Portal Class #77
24 Commits, 83.6 Avg Rating
38% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 32% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 482.00 #120
Offense Talent #110 | Defense Talent #125
2024 #124 | 2023 #1 | 2022 #159 | 2021 #157
2025 Talent Rating: 482.00 #120
Offense Talent #110 | Defense Talent #125
2024 #124 | 2023 #1 | 2022 #159 | 2021 #157
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 5 - 1
2025 Conf Record: 3 - 0
Spread: 4 - 2 - 0 | Totals: 1 - 5
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: 33 - 10
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 26 - 17 - 0
Four Year Conference Record: 20 - 7
2025 Record: 5 - 1
2025 Conf Record: 3 - 0
Spread: 4 - 2 - 0 | Totals: 1 - 5
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: 33 - 10
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 26 - 17 - 0
Four Year Conference Record: 20 - 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: 33 - 12
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 27 - 17 - 1
Eight Year Conference Record: 26 - 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: 33 - 12
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 27 - 17 - 1
Eight Year Conference Record: 26 - 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 (2025)
More Stats (2025)
Overall Stats (2025)
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Expl | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Expl | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | .17 (82) | 1.14 (118) | 45% (49) | 3.55 (101) | 32.5 (17) | 48% | 40% | (10) | 1.41 (122) | 28% (1) | 2.56 (8) | 26.3 (26) |
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Expl | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Expl | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | .16 (88) | 1.21 (104) | 44% (61) | 3.93 (66) | 32.9 (10) | 41% | 40% | .03 (4) | 1.44 (125) | 34% (1) | 3.64 (53) | 27.2 (25) |
More Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 34:32 | 22.5 | 48% | 40% | 8.8 | 84 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 6.3 | 2.8 | 1 |
| 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 | 20.8 | 41% | 40% | 7 | 54.8 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 7.1 | 3.2 | 6 |
Overall Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 6 | 27.2 | 34.7 | 19.7 | 45% (49) | 3.55 (101) | 1.3 | 23 | 406 | 238 | 168 | 5.5 | 60% (13) | 40% (124) | 47% (44) | 42% (74) | 13% (42) | .17 (82) |
| 2025 Defense | 6 | 13.7 | 11.3 | 16 | 27.7% (1) | 2.56 (8) | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 48% (54) | 52% (84) | 30% (3) | 26% (1) | 20% (15) | (10) |
| 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) |
Run Game Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 6 | 60% (13) | 47% (44) | 43 | 237.7 | 5.5 | 13 (35) | .18 (47) | 3.23 (33) | 71% (76) | 8% (35) | 0.95 (73) |
| 2025 Defense | 6 | 48% (54) | 30% (3) | - | - | - | - | -.07 (7) | 2 (2) | 47% (3) | 13% (20) | 1.06 (100) |
| 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) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 6 | 40% (124) | 42% (74) | 16.7 | 27.8 | 167.8 | 6 | 10.1 | 8 (86) | 4 (50) | .19 (100) | 1.5 (92) | 30% (48) | 34% (41) | .34 (64) | 6% (64) | 1.9 (88) |
| 2025 Defense | 6 | 52% (84) | 26% (1) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 (62) | .07 (19) | 1.8 (127) | 41% (1) | 22% (13) | .1 (17) | 7% (27) | 1.6 (6) |
| 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) |
Team Notes
(9/20) Good W @ Liberty, Def incredible. Run Off good ❌
(9/5) QB Barnett holds too long, not pocket aware ❌
(9/5) Def front 7 dominant. Shut down Louisville ❌
(9/2) QB Barnett started opener, Run Off mauled FCS ❌
(8/25) QB Barnett cleared to play, is a top SBC QB ❌
(8/1) Great QB depth big w/ Barnett inj, QB run game ❌
(7/13) QB1 Sluka (UNLV) played for Chesney at H.C. ❌
(5/29) RB loaded w/ Pettaway & Knight back. Top SBC? ❌
(5/29) WR portal losses, 6 portals, good FCS adds ❌
(5/29) OL 4/5 back. Could be top SBC? Have depth ❌
(5/29) Pass rush from portal DE's? Holmes (Maine) int. ❌
(5/29) Def rebuild, took 14 portals, 6 DL, 6 DBs ❌
(5/1) Fr WR M Scott to step in for massive portal losses ❌
(9/20) Good W @ Liberty, Def incredible. Run Off good ❌
(9/5) QB Barnett holds too long, not pocket aware ❌
(9/5) Def front 7 dominant. Shut down Louisville ❌
(9/2) QB Barnett started opener, Run Off mauled FCS ❌
(8/25) QB Barnett cleared to play, is a top SBC QB ❌
(8/1) Great QB depth big w/ Barnett inj, QB run game ❌
(7/13) QB1 Sluka (UNLV) played for Chesney at H.C. ❌
(5/29) RB loaded w/ Pettaway & Knight back. Top SBC? ❌
(5/29) WR portal losses, 6 portals, good FCS adds ❌
(5/29) OL 4/5 back. Could be top SBC? Have depth ❌
(5/29) Pass rush from portal DE's? Holmes (Maine) int. ❌
(5/29) Def rebuild, took 14 portals, 6 DL, 6 DBs ❌
(5/1) Fr WR M Scott to step in for massive portal losses ❌
Injury Notes
Overall
Power Rating #50 | SP+ Rating #59
Performance Grade #21
Special Teams Grade #54
Record Prediction 9.9 - 2.1 #12
5 Year Profile: Improving Poor G5
'25 Profile: Down to Below Avg P4
Power Rating #50 | SP+ Rating #59
Performance Grade #21
Special Teams Grade #54
Record Prediction 9.9 - 2.1 #12
5 Year Profile: Improving Poor G5
'25 Profile: Down to Below Avg P4
Offense
Power #87 | SP+ #83 | Grade #46
Very Run heavy Offense 60%, Pass: 40%
Off Success #49 | Explosivness #118
Rush Grade #14 | Pass Grade #119
Rush Success #44 | Explosiveness #73
Pass Success #74 | Explosiveness #92
Run Block #9 | Pass Block #58
OL YDS #33 | Stuff Rate #69
Scoring Zone Off: #101
Power #87 | SP+ #83 | Grade #46
Very Run heavy Offense 60%, Pass: 40%
Off Success #49 | Explosivness #118
Rush Grade #14 | Pass Grade #119
Rush Success #44 | Explosiveness #73
Pass Success #74 | Explosiveness #92
Run Block #9 | Pass Block #58
OL YDS #33 | Stuff Rate #69
Scoring Zone Off: #101
Defense
Power #29 | SP+ #34 | Grade #13
Def Success #1 | Explosivness #122
Rush Success #3 | Explosiveness #100
Tackling #23 | Run Def #16
Pass Success #1 | Explosiveness #127
Pass Rush #28 | Coverage #21
F7 Havoc #20 | DB Havoc #27
Scoring Zone Def #8
Power #29 | SP+ #34 | Grade #13
Def Success #1 | Explosivness #122
Rush Success #3 | Explosiveness #100
Tackling #23 | Run Def #16
Pass Success #1 | Explosiveness #127
Pass Rush #28 | Coverage #21
F7 Havoc #20 | DB Havoc #27
Scoring Zone Def #8
Roster
Team Talent #120 Blue Chips: 2% #79
Offense Talent #110 Defense Talent #125
Crootin: '25 Class #106 - 4 YR Class: #122
Profile: Consistent Poor G5
Portal Class #77 - 24 players, 84 Avg
38% of Roster from Portal, 32% TY
72 New Players, 78% of '25 Roster #111
Team Talent #120 Blue Chips: 2% #79
Offense Talent #110 Defense Talent #125
Crootin: '25 Class #106 - 4 YR Class: #122
Profile: Consistent Poor G5
Portal Class #77 - 24 players, 84 Avg
38% of Roster from Portal, 32% TY
72 New Players, 78% of '25 Roster #111
Scoring & Records
Scoring: 27.2 - 13.7 (33 - 21) in '24
Scoring at Home: 35 - 11 | Road: 20 - 16
OC: Dean Kennedy - in his second season
DC: Colin Hitschler - in his first season
2025 Record: 5 - 1 (4 - 2 - 0) (SBC: 3 - 0)
2024 Record: 9 - 4 (7 - 6 - 0) (SBC: 4 - 4)
2023 Record: 11 - 2 (8 - 5 - 0) (SBC: 7 - 1)
4 Yr Record: (33 - 10) | 8 Yr Record: (33 - 12)
Scoring: 27.2 - 13.7 (33 - 21) in '24
Scoring at Home: 35 - 11 | Road: 20 - 16
OC: Dean Kennedy - in his second season
DC: Colin Hitschler - in his first season
2025 Record: 5 - 1 (4 - 2 - 0) (SBC: 3 - 0)
2024 Record: 9 - 4 (7 - 6 - 0) (SBC: 4 - 4)
2023 Record: 11 - 2 (8 - 5 - 0) (SBC: 7 - 1)
4 Yr Record: (33 - 10) | 8 Yr Record: (33 - 12)
Notes
Good W @ Liberty, Def incredible. Run Off good
QB Barnett holds too long, not pocket aware
Def front 7 dominant. Shut down Louisville
QB Barnett started opener, Run Off mauled FCS
QB Barnett cleared to play, is a top SBC QB
New DC Hitschler was co-DC at Bama/Wisc/Cincy
Class of the Sun Belt, good on both sides + staff
Great QB depth big w/ Barnett inj, QB run game
QB1 Sluka (UNLV) played for Chesney at H.C.
HC Chesney taking lots of FCS portals w/ exp
Good W @ Liberty, Def incredible. Run Off good
QB Barnett holds too long, not pocket aware
Def front 7 dominant. Shut down Louisville
QB Barnett started opener, Run Off mauled FCS
QB Barnett cleared to play, is a top SBC QB
New DC Hitschler was co-DC at Bama/Wisc/Cincy
Class of the Sun Belt, good on both sides + staff
Great QB depth big w/ Barnett inj, QB run game
QB1 Sluka (UNLV) played for Chesney at H.C.
HC Chesney taking lots of FCS portals w/ exp
'25 Offense
Very Run heavy Offense 60%, Pass: 40%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 45%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.55 PPO
Good Run Success 47%
Bad Pass Success 42%
Bad Offensive Turnovers
Avg OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Avg 1st/2nd Down Success 70%
Good when off Schedule 34%
Very Run heavy Offense 60%, Pass: 40%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 45%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.55 PPO
Good Run Success 47%
Bad Pass Success 42%
Bad Offensive Turnovers
Avg OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Avg 1st/2nd Down Success 70%
Good when off Schedule 34%
'25 Defense
Great DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 28%
Great in Scoring Position 2.56 PPO
Great Run Def Success 30%
Great Pass Def Success 26%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad at Forcing Turnovers
Awful Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Great 1st/2nd Down Success 59%
Great when Opp is off Schedule 22%
Great DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 28%
Great in Scoring Position 2.56 PPO
Great Run Def Success 30%
Great Pass Def Success 26%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad at Forcing Turnovers
Awful Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Great 1st/2nd Down Success 59%
Great when Opp is off Schedule 22%
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: 45% #99, 3 clear starters
OL Snaps: 2375 #90 | From Portal: 146 #74
Rush Prod: 100% #1 | Rec Prod: 59% #50
Def Front Seven: 43% - Secondary: 59%
Vegas Preseason Win Total: 7.5 - 4.5
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: 45% #99, 3 clear starters
OL Snaps: 2375 #90 | From Portal: 146 #74
Rush Prod: 100% #1 | Rec Prod: 59% #50
Def Front Seven: 43% - Secondary: 59%
Vegas Preseason Win Total: 7.5 - 4.5
4 Year Overall
2025 SP+ Overall: #59 - Power Rating: #50
2024 SP+ Overall: #41 - Power Rating: #82
2023 SP+ Overall: #18 - Power Rating: #48
2022 SP+ Overall: #51
2025 SP+ Overall: #59 - Power Rating: #50
2024 SP+ Overall: #41 - Power Rating: #82
2023 SP+ Overall: #18 - Power Rating: #48
2022 SP+ Overall: #51
4 Year Offense
2025 SP+ Offense: #83 - Power Rating: #87
2024 SP+ Offense: #49 - Power Rating: #106
2023 SP+ Offense: #19 - Power Rating: #55
2022 SP+ Offense: #52
2025 SP+ Offense: #83 - Power Rating: #87
2024 SP+ Offense: #49 - Power Rating: #106
2023 SP+ Offense: #19 - Power Rating: #55
2022 SP+ Offense: #52
4 Year Defense
2025 SP+ Defense: #34 - Power Rating: #29
2024 SP+ Defense: #40 - Power Rating: #23
2023 SP+ Defense: #37 - Power Rating: #4
2022 SP+ Defense: #44
2025 SP+ Defense: #34 - Power Rating: #29
2024 SP+ Defense: #40 - Power Rating: #23
2023 SP+ Defense: #37 - Power Rating: #4
2022 SP+ Defense: #44