The James Madison Dukes are absolutely on fire, kicking off the season at a perfect 7-0, making them the only FBS squad to stay unbeaten through seven weeks. Coach Billy Napier just led his team to a commanding 49-22 win over Georgia State on Saturday, pushing his ridiculous Sun Belt win streak to 19 straight games. That’s a streak that started way back when he was at Louisiana before he packed his bags for JMU. This team is rolling.
JMU’s Offense Is Stacking Points
This Dukes offense is legit, man. They’re dropping a mind-blowing 42.8 points per game, which puts them 18th nationally. When you’re racking up 461 yards per game and nearly seven yards every single play, that’s not luck, that’s a formula for success. They’re making defenses look silly, and the stats back it up: this isn’t just a fluke. Napier has built a scoring machine, plain and simple, and it’s showing up week after week.
Unranked No More? The Road Ahead
It feels wild to say, but despite appearing in the College Football Playoff last season, James Madison somehow remains unranked right now. Seriously, how does that even happen when you’re the *only* undefeated team in FBS through seven weeks? But here’s the deal: if they keep this momentum and win the Sun Belt, they’re absolutely on track to earn a Group of Five bid. That’s the prize they’re chasing, and with how they’re playing, it feels within reach. Their next test is huge. The Dukes are set to face App State this Thursday, October 22, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN U. This is a chance to show the whole country why they deserve that ranking. You know they’ll be fired up for it!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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