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James Madison University | Official Athletics Site
Saturday, October 8
Harrisonburg, Va.
3:30 p.m.
James Madison University
vs
William & Mary
#7 Dukes Continue Homestand With CAA Battle Against Tribe
10/4/2016 5:00:00 PM | Football
HARRISONBURG, Va. – Opening its home conference slate with a 43-20 victory over Delaware, James Madison remains at Bridgeforth Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 8, hosting Colonial Athletic Association foe William & Mary for a 3:30 p.m. contest. The 2016 season is presented by CarMax and Saturday's game is sponsored by the JMU Duke Club.
Saturday's contest will be televised on Comcast SportsNet.
MIKE HOUSTON FAN AND PRESS LUCHEON
SERIES HISTORY
Saturday marks the 39th meeting all-time between JMU and William & Mary and 36th straight season the teams have met. The Dukes lead the Tribe 21-17 in a series dating back to 1979. The programs have played each season since 1981. After falling in nine of the first 12 meetings, JMU has won 18 of past 26 games.
The Dukes are 12-5 against W&M at home. JMU has won five straight at home in the series. W&M last won in Harrisonburg on Nov. 13, 2004, with a 27-24 victory, but the Dukes came back in the NCAA semifinals to triumph 48-34 in Williamsburg en route to their first national championship.
Last time they met, William & Mary rallied in the final minute as Kendell Anderson scored on a two-yard run with 44 seconds left to give the Tribe a 44-41 win last Halloween.
Making his first career start, Bryan Schor passed 17-for-27 for 227 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 64 yards and a score. Cardon Johnson ran for 134 yards and a touchdown. Rashard Davis reeled in four catches for 125 yards, all in the first half.
ABDULLAH ADDED TO POTY WATCH LIST
On Tuesday, Khalid Abdullah was named to the Watch List for the STATS FCS National Offensive Player of the Year. Abdullah has turned in four straight 100-yard rushing games and is one of the nation's top backs, ranking second in rushing touchdowns (8) and third in yards per carry (7.73). He is seventh in rushing yards per game (120.6) and scoring per game (10.6) and has scored in every game this year.
This is the third straight season a JMU offensive player has made the list, as Vad Lee was on the Watch List a year ago and was a finalist for the former Walter Payton Award in 2014, finishing fourth in the final voting.
SCOUTING WILLIAM & MARY
The Tribe enters Saturday's game with a 2-3 record, including a 0-2 mark in CAA play. W&M fell at home to Elon two weeks ago, 27-10, followed by a 21-12 setback at New Hampshire last Saturday.
It averages 19 points a game while conceding 24 to its foes. Through five games, the Tribe has averaged just under 330 yards of offense per game, being outgained by just 10 yards. The offense is balanced, going for just over 175 passing yards and just shy of 154 on the ground.
Without Albert Funderburke due to injury, Kendell Anderson will be heavily relied upon. Last week Anderson rushed for 168 yards in the UNH loss. Steve Cluley has passed for 872 yards and five touchdowns this season, but has struggled with nine interceptions, completing just 54 percent of his passes. Of his targets, DeVonte Dedmon leads the way with 21 catches for 375 yards and three scores while Jack Armstrong and Daniel Kuzjak combine for 260 yards and the other two receiving TDs.
Jimmye Laycock is the long-time head coach for the Tribe, holding a 240-177 overall record, now in his 37th season. He has coached in every game of the JMU-William & Mary series, going 17-21 in those contests.
RUSHING ATTACK KEYS JMU TO WIN
JMU nearly turned in its second 400-yard rushing performance of the season against Delaware, tallying 398 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. Abdullah led the way with 159 yards and two touchdowns on just 10 carries. Schor had 103 yards and tied his career high with three scores, and Johnson added 93.
The Dukes ranks second nationally in team rushing, averaging 342.0 rushing yards per game. That total is just over four yards back of the FCS leader - The Citadel.
TWEET OF THE WEEK
TALE OF THE TAPE
CAA STANDINGS
PROMOTIONS – Click here for a complete list of 2016 promotions.
Dukes Supporting Dukes - Be at Bridgeforth and cheer loud and proud to support your fellow Dukes as they take on the William and Mary Tribe.
TICKET INFORMATION
Season, mini-plans and single-game tickets are still available at JMUSports.com or by calling 540-568-3853.
DUKES ON THE BROADCAST
JMU will be watchable nationwide on Saturday afternoon as the Dukes' contest against William & Mary will be televised on Comcast SportsNet.
MADIZONE HD SPORTSNET
For those out of market, catch every home football game live on MadiZONE HD SportsNet, presented by the JMU Alumni Association. MadiZONE is powered through Stretch Internet and is free of charge. Curt Dudley serves as the play-by-play man for all home JMU video broadcasts and will be joined by color commentator Adam Coolbaugh. All MadiZONE broadcasts are produced by Telemedia Productions.
JMU SPRINT BROADCAST NETWORK
All 11 regular-season games, as well as any potential postseason matchups can be heard online on the JMU Sprint Broadcast Network or on airwaves at WSVA 550AM and 92.1 FM. Dave Thomas is entering his second season as the play-by-play man for the Dukes and is joined alongside color commentator Clint Estes at home, while Curt Dudley provided analysis on the road.
LOOKING AHEAD
JMU travels to Durham, N.H. on Saturday, Oct. 15 as the Dukes battle New Hampshire at noon in CAA action. Saturday's contest will be televised on the American Sports Network.
Saturday's contest will be televised on Comcast SportsNet.
MIKE HOUSTON FAN AND PRESS LUCHEON
SERIES HISTORY
Saturday marks the 39th meeting all-time between JMU and William & Mary and 36th straight season the teams have met. The Dukes lead the Tribe 21-17 in a series dating back to 1979. The programs have played each season since 1981. After falling in nine of the first 12 meetings, JMU has won 18 of past 26 games.
The Dukes are 12-5 against W&M at home. JMU has won five straight at home in the series. W&M last won in Harrisonburg on Nov. 13, 2004, with a 27-24 victory, but the Dukes came back in the NCAA semifinals to triumph 48-34 in Williamsburg en route to their first national championship.
Last time they met, William & Mary rallied in the final minute as Kendell Anderson scored on a two-yard run with 44 seconds left to give the Tribe a 44-41 win last Halloween.
Making his first career start, Bryan Schor passed 17-for-27 for 227 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 64 yards and a score. Cardon Johnson ran for 134 yards and a touchdown. Rashard Davis reeled in four catches for 125 yards, all in the first half.
ABDULLAH ADDED TO POTY WATCH LIST
On Tuesday, Khalid Abdullah was named to the Watch List for the STATS FCS National Offensive Player of the Year. Abdullah has turned in four straight 100-yard rushing games and is one of the nation's top backs, ranking second in rushing touchdowns (8) and third in yards per carry (7.73). He is seventh in rushing yards per game (120.6) and scoring per game (10.6) and has scored in every game this year.
This is the third straight season a JMU offensive player has made the list, as Vad Lee was on the Watch List a year ago and was a finalist for the former Walter Payton Award in 2014, finishing fourth in the final voting.
SCOUTING WILLIAM & MARY
The Tribe enters Saturday's game with a 2-3 record, including a 0-2 mark in CAA play. W&M fell at home to Elon two weeks ago, 27-10, followed by a 21-12 setback at New Hampshire last Saturday.
It averages 19 points a game while conceding 24 to its foes. Through five games, the Tribe has averaged just under 330 yards of offense per game, being outgained by just 10 yards. The offense is balanced, going for just over 175 passing yards and just shy of 154 on the ground.
Without Albert Funderburke due to injury, Kendell Anderson will be heavily relied upon. Last week Anderson rushed for 168 yards in the UNH loss. Steve Cluley has passed for 872 yards and five touchdowns this season, but has struggled with nine interceptions, completing just 54 percent of his passes. Of his targets, DeVonte Dedmon leads the way with 21 catches for 375 yards and three scores while Jack Armstrong and Daniel Kuzjak combine for 260 yards and the other two receiving TDs.
Jimmye Laycock is the long-time head coach for the Tribe, holding a 240-177 overall record, now in his 37th season. He has coached in every game of the JMU-William & Mary series, going 17-21 in those contests.
RUSHING ATTACK KEYS JMU TO WIN
JMU nearly turned in its second 400-yard rushing performance of the season against Delaware, tallying 398 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. Abdullah led the way with 159 yards and two touchdowns on just 10 carries. Schor had 103 yards and tied his career high with three scores, and Johnson added 93.
The Dukes ranks second nationally in team rushing, averaging 342.0 rushing yards per game. That total is just over four yards back of the FCS leader - The Citadel.
TWEET OF THE WEEK
Khalid Abdullah breaking ankles??
— JMUSports (@JMUSports) October 2, 2016
Take a seat and enjoy highlights from the @JMUFootball win.
?? - https://t.co/jLefWD5Dsr pic.twitter.com/jHGPXJ9MeT
TALE OF THE TAPE
| James Madison | William & Mary | |
| 47.6 | Scoring Offense | 19.0 |
| 24.8 | Scoring Defense | 24.0 |
| +22.8 | Scoring Margin | -5.0 |
| 189.2 | Passing Yards | 175.8 |
| 342.0 | Rushing Yards | 153.8 |
| 531.2 | Total Offense | 329.6 |
| 52% (33/63) | 3rd Down Offense | 37% (23/62) |
| 32% (18/57) | 3rd Down Defense | 41% (31/75) |
| 86% (6/7) | 4th Down Offense | 12% (1/8) |
| 40% (2/5) | 4th Down Defense | 70% (7/10) |
| 85% (28/33) | Red Zone Scoring | 67% (10/15) |
| 5/7/3 | Sacks/Interceptions/Fumble Recoveries | 8/5/2 |
CAA STANDINGS
| School | CAA | Overall |
| #7 James Madison | 2-0 | 4-1 |
| #14 Villanova | 2-0 | 4-1 |
| New Hampshire | 2-0 | 3-2 |
| #16 Albany | 1-0 | 4-0 |
| Stony Brook | 1-0 | 2-2 |
| #6 Richmond | 1-1 | 4-1 |
| Elon | 1-1 | 2-3 |
| Delaware | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Maine | 0-1 | 1-3 |
| William & Mary | 0-2 | 2-3 |
| Towson | 0-2 | 1-3 |
| Rhode Island | 0-2 | 1-4 |
PROMOTIONS – Click here for a complete list of 2016 promotions.
Dukes Supporting Dukes - Be at Bridgeforth and cheer loud and proud to support your fellow Dukes as they take on the William and Mary Tribe.
TICKET INFORMATION
Season, mini-plans and single-game tickets are still available at JMUSports.com or by calling 540-568-3853.
DUKES ON THE BROADCAST
JMU will be watchable nationwide on Saturday afternoon as the Dukes' contest against William & Mary will be televised on Comcast SportsNet.
MADIZONE HD SPORTSNET
For those out of market, catch every home football game live on MadiZONE HD SportsNet, presented by the JMU Alumni Association. MadiZONE is powered through Stretch Internet and is free of charge. Curt Dudley serves as the play-by-play man for all home JMU video broadcasts and will be joined by color commentator Adam Coolbaugh. All MadiZONE broadcasts are produced by Telemedia Productions.
JMU SPRINT BROADCAST NETWORK
All 11 regular-season games, as well as any potential postseason matchups can be heard online on the JMU Sprint Broadcast Network or on airwaves at WSVA 550AM and 92.1 FM. Dave Thomas is entering his second season as the play-by-play man for the Dukes and is joined alongside color commentator Clint Estes at home, while Curt Dudley provided analysis on the road.
LOOKING AHEAD
JMU travels to Durham, N.H. on Saturday, Oct. 15 as the Dukes battle New Hampshire at noon in CAA action. Saturday's contest will be televised on the American Sports Network.
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