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Fourth-Seeded Dukes to Face New Hampshire in FCS Second Round
11/26/2016 5:28:00 PM | Football
HARRISONBURG, Va. – Fourth-seeded James Madison will host Colonial Athletic Association foe New Hampshire in the second round of the 2016 NCAA FCS playoffs on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. at Bridgeforth Stadium.
The Dukes (10-1) earned the No. 4 overall seed and first-round bye last weekend during the live selection show on ESPNU, while the Wildcats (8-4) rolled to a 64-21 victory against Lehigh Saturday in the first round. This will be the 17th meeting all-time between the Dukes and Wildcats, with the series tied at 8-8 following JMU's 42-39 win in Durham back on Oct. 15.
It will be the fourth time JMU has faced a CAA opponent in the playoffs and the first since 2008. The Dukes are 3-0 against league teams in the postseason.
JMU is making its program-record third straight postseason appearance and the 13th in its 45-year history. The Dukes won the outright Colonial Athletic Association championship after finishing the regular season with an unblemished 8-0 mark in conference play. It was JMU's sixth-ever league title and the first outright crown since the 2008 season.
The Dukes lead the country in punt return average (29.71) after returning its fourth punt for a touchdown on Nov. 19 in the regular-season finale against Elon. They are also second in both scoring (47.7) and completion percentage (70.9), third in total offense (522.0), team pass efficiency (173.72), third down conversions (54.7%) and first downs (290) and fourth in rushing (297.1). Defensively, the Dukes are sixth in turnover margin (1.27) and eighth in interceptions (17).
JMU is one of four CAA teams in the round of 16. Joining JMU and UNH are Richmond (9-3), which won 39-10 against North Carolina A&T and Villanova (9-3), which triumphed 31-21 over St. Francis (Pa.).
Excel Heating and Cooling is the presenting sponsor of JMU's run through the 2016 playoffs.
About New Hampshire:
The Wildcats are in their NCAA-leading 13th straight FCS playoffs and come to Harrisonburg following a 64-21 win against Lehigh on Saturday in Durham, N.H. UNH finished the regular season with a 6-2 mark in conference play, good for a tie for second in the league standings. It averages 29.1 points per game while conceding 21.8 to its foes.
The Wildcats won a pair of major CAA awards this season, as Prince Smith, Jr. was CAA Defensive Rookie of the Year, and Casey DeAndrade was voted the Chuck Boone Leadership Award winner. Nine players tallied 10 All-CAA laurels, led by DeAndrade being a first team corner and third team punt returner.
UNH is led by Sean McDonnell, who has compiled a 141-82 record in his 18 seasons as head coach and improved to 12-11 all-time coaching in playoff games with the Wildcats.
Ticket Information
Tickets for JMU's second-round playoff game on Saturday, Dec. 3 are now on sale!
Ticket Links: Season Ticket Holders I Duke Club Members I Students I General Public
Ticket Prices:
Reserved Seating - $25
General Admission - $15
Chairback Seating - $50
Club Level - $135
JMU Students - $5 DC25 Member Student – FREE
I'm a season ticket holder, how do I reserve my seats and parking?
Season ticket holders may reserve their season ticket locations for a potential 2nd round home game to be held at Bridgeforth Stadium now. Season ticket holders are guaranteed their regular season seat locations if they order by the priority deadline of 5 p.m. on Sunday November 27. Ticket reservations can be made online at JMUTickets.com or by calling the Ticket Office at 540-568-3853 during office hours (see below). Season ticket holders can request additional seats beyond their season ticket quantity. Additional orders will be assigned by Duke Club priority points following the priority deadline. Tickets will be sent via email for Print-at-Home delivery. Will call pick-up for tickets is available but Print-at-Home delivery is strongly recommended to avoid lines and to receive your tickets and parking before game day.
How will parking work for the playoffs?
Season ticket holders who reserve their seats by the priority deadline will receive their same parking as the regular season. Parking will also be delivered via email for Print-at-Home delivery.
If I wasn't a season-ticket holder, can I order tickets?
Fans who did not have 2016 season tickets can also pre-order tickets for home FCS playoff games now. Orders from fans without season tickets will be assigned seats following the priority deadline in order of Duke Club priority, then based on order date. Duke Club members will receive one parking pass with their order for lot R1.
Ticket Office Hours:
Saturday, Nov. 26 - CLOSED
Sunday, Nov. 27 – Noon – 5 p.m.
Monday, Nov 28 – Friday, Dec. 2 – 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Game Day Ticket Office Hours:
Bridgeforth Stadium Gate A Ticket Booth – 4 hours prior to kick off
Bridgeforth Stadium Gates B, C/D Ticket Booths – 2 hours prior to kick off
The Dukes (10-1) earned the No. 4 overall seed and first-round bye last weekend during the live selection show on ESPNU, while the Wildcats (8-4) rolled to a 64-21 victory against Lehigh Saturday in the first round. This will be the 17th meeting all-time between the Dukes and Wildcats, with the series tied at 8-8 following JMU's 42-39 win in Durham back on Oct. 15.
It will be the fourth time JMU has faced a CAA opponent in the playoffs and the first since 2008. The Dukes are 3-0 against league teams in the postseason.
JMU is making its program-record third straight postseason appearance and the 13th in its 45-year history. The Dukes won the outright Colonial Athletic Association championship after finishing the regular season with an unblemished 8-0 mark in conference play. It was JMU's sixth-ever league title and the first outright crown since the 2008 season.
The Dukes lead the country in punt return average (29.71) after returning its fourth punt for a touchdown on Nov. 19 in the regular-season finale against Elon. They are also second in both scoring (47.7) and completion percentage (70.9), third in total offense (522.0), team pass efficiency (173.72), third down conversions (54.7%) and first downs (290) and fourth in rushing (297.1). Defensively, the Dukes are sixth in turnover margin (1.27) and eighth in interceptions (17).
JMU is one of four CAA teams in the round of 16. Joining JMU and UNH are Richmond (9-3), which won 39-10 against North Carolina A&T and Villanova (9-3), which triumphed 31-21 over St. Francis (Pa.).
Excel Heating and Cooling is the presenting sponsor of JMU's run through the 2016 playoffs.
About New Hampshire:
The Wildcats are in their NCAA-leading 13th straight FCS playoffs and come to Harrisonburg following a 64-21 win against Lehigh on Saturday in Durham, N.H. UNH finished the regular season with a 6-2 mark in conference play, good for a tie for second in the league standings. It averages 29.1 points per game while conceding 21.8 to its foes.
The Wildcats won a pair of major CAA awards this season, as Prince Smith, Jr. was CAA Defensive Rookie of the Year, and Casey DeAndrade was voted the Chuck Boone Leadership Award winner. Nine players tallied 10 All-CAA laurels, led by DeAndrade being a first team corner and third team punt returner.
UNH is led by Sean McDonnell, who has compiled a 141-82 record in his 18 seasons as head coach and improved to 12-11 all-time coaching in playoff games with the Wildcats.
Ticket Information
Tickets for JMU's second-round playoff game on Saturday, Dec. 3 are now on sale!
Ticket Links: Season Ticket Holders I Duke Club Members I Students I General Public
Ticket Prices:
Reserved Seating - $25
General Admission - $15
Chairback Seating - $50
Club Level - $135
JMU Students - $5 DC25 Member Student – FREE
I'm a season ticket holder, how do I reserve my seats and parking?
Season ticket holders may reserve their season ticket locations for a potential 2nd round home game to be held at Bridgeforth Stadium now. Season ticket holders are guaranteed their regular season seat locations if they order by the priority deadline of 5 p.m. on Sunday November 27. Ticket reservations can be made online at JMUTickets.com or by calling the Ticket Office at 540-568-3853 during office hours (see below). Season ticket holders can request additional seats beyond their season ticket quantity. Additional orders will be assigned by Duke Club priority points following the priority deadline. Tickets will be sent via email for Print-at-Home delivery. Will call pick-up for tickets is available but Print-at-Home delivery is strongly recommended to avoid lines and to receive your tickets and parking before game day.
How will parking work for the playoffs?
Season ticket holders who reserve their seats by the priority deadline will receive their same parking as the regular season. Parking will also be delivered via email for Print-at-Home delivery.
If I wasn't a season-ticket holder, can I order tickets?
Fans who did not have 2016 season tickets can also pre-order tickets for home FCS playoff games now. Orders from fans without season tickets will be assigned seats following the priority deadline in order of Duke Club priority, then based on order date. Duke Club members will receive one parking pass with their order for lot R1.
Ticket Office Hours:
Saturday, Nov. 26 - CLOSED
Sunday, Nov. 27 – Noon – 5 p.m.
Monday, Nov 28 – Friday, Dec. 2 – 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Game Day Ticket Office Hours:
Bridgeforth Stadium Gate A Ticket Booth – 4 hours prior to kick off
Bridgeforth Stadium Gates B, C/D Ticket Booths – 2 hours prior to kick off
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