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What They Are Saying...
12/22/2016 2:15:00 PM | Football
.@JMUFootball stuns North Dakota State, ends Bison's five-year FCS championship run https://t.co/vFXXZzxLya pic.twitter.com/lbqhdborY4
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) December 17, 2016
THE PODCAST: Youngstown St. vs. James Madison, Jan. 7. We talk abt it & talk about how they got there #FCSPlayoffs https://t.co/Zzh23xdCuH pic.twitter.com/gXhsmGuaoM
— Brian McLaughlin (@BrianMacWriter) December 19, 2016
What an unforgettable weekend in #FCS football!
— FCS Football (@NCAA_FCS) December 18, 2016
YSU/EWU recap: https://t.co/0ihyAaI47o
JMU/NDSU recap: https://t.co/qioqP0aSZI pic.twitter.com/6PZqoWHfoI
The Dukes end the streak!
— ESPN (@espn) December 17, 2016
NDSU's hopes of earning its 6th straight FCS title ends as JMU defeats the Bison 27-17. https://t.co/wFjGMf9CnJ
Damn. Tough loss for NDSU. Hats off to JMU. They played a great game.
— Josh Duhamel (@joshduhamel) December 17, 2016
We couldn't agree more!
— CAA Football (@CAAFootball) December 17, 2016
So proud of @JMUFootball pic.twitter.com/aAe0VYoffw
How you show up to work after that big JMU win last night! #GoDukes #MoatsWPMOYChallenge pic.twitter.com/Th5OHv1WQI
— Arthur Moats (@dabody52) December 17, 2016
Following the win, Anish and Ahmad break down JMU's big win at the Fargodome! #GoDukes #FriscoBound https://t.co/BLdjMblPbI pic.twitter.com/Vnqk0Ohcty
— JMU Football (@JMUFootball) December 17, 2016
The streak is over.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 17, 2016
North Dakota State falls to James Madison, 27-17, snapping a 22-game FCS playoff win streak dating back to 2011. pic.twitter.com/sfkPcojQYH
Upset, not a shocker: @JMUFootball is that good, posting 27-17 win over @NDSUfootball in #FCSPlayoffs semis. https://t.co/4byfRE0Ykc pic.twitter.com/CgjQv41p85
— Craig Haley (@CraigHaley) December 17, 2016
The 5-year FCS title streak ends: James Madison knocks off NDSU in semis #GoDukes #GoBison #FCSPlayoffs https://t.co/drkC58glo0 pic.twitter.com/XCCa2aRVbv
— Brian McLaughlin (@BrianMacWriter) December 17, 2016
Congratulations @JMUFootball on heading to the #FCSPlayoffs National Title game! pic.twitter.com/De0e8O2DDI
— Richmond Raceway (@RIRInsider) December 17, 2016
The 5-time defending national champion goes down to James Madison. pic.twitter.com/6FP01YI2ao
— SB Nation (@SBNation) December 17, 2016
Congrats to the #JMU Dukes on an impressive win tonight! Let's bring the National Championship home to VA! #NCAA
— Terry McAuliffe (@GovernorVA) December 17, 2016
Congrats to @JMUFootball for tonight's win. Congrats to @NDSUfootball for run of 5 straight #FCS national titles. https://t.co/8gSBdNPvzM pic.twitter.com/FWysBX6AlV
— FCS Football (@FCS_STATS) December 17, 2016
Looking for @JMU gear to support the @JMUFootball in the National Championship game? https://t.co/FhjFWTXBpF pic.twitter.com/vTXYfyF1oM
— WHSVnews (@WHSVnews) December 20, 2016
Five takeaways from James Madison's 27-17 victory over North Dakota State https://t.co/oOliBZL9fa pic.twitter.com/eaTye9Hefl
— EndZoneScore.com (@OPSN_NFL) December 18, 2016
No. 4 JMU Â Set to Face Youngstown St. in FCS National Title Game https://t.co/4ZS1YzEfCE
— NBC29 (@NBC29) December 18, 2016
RECAP: JMU beat North Dakota State 27-17 in Fargo to clinch a spot in the FCS national championship game https://t.co/eDWE3TuHG2 pic.twitter.com/I0qqS5KaIQ
— Breeze Sports (@TheBreezeSports) December 17, 2016
James Madison upsets 5-time defending champion North Dakota State in FCS semifinal https://t.co/j9MNSuJuGN pic.twitter.com/Y4iTZV9S2u
— ChicagoSports (@ChicagoSports) December 17, 2016
STORY LINKS
Citizen-Times: Houston Coaches James Madison to National Semifinal Win
SB Nation: Youngstown State to Player James Madison in National Championship
The Winchester Star: Gray Delivers Clutch Kick For DukesÂ
Times Herald-Record: DV Grad to Play for NCAA I-AA Football TitleÂ
Daily Press: Monday's "360": JMU's Abdullah Among Seven CAA Players on Coahes' FCA All-America TeamÂ
The Spectrum: End of Run for the Mighty BisonÂ
The Daily Progress: Schor Helps JMU Punch Ticket to FCS Championship Game
Minot Daily News: James Madison Stuns Bison with 27-17 Loss
NCAA: James Madison, Youngstown State Move On in Thrilling Semifinals RoundÂ
The Daily Progress: JMU Knocks Off North Dakota State to Reach FCS National Championship Game
ABC 13: JMU Stuns No. 1 NDSU, 27-17, to Earn Berth in FCS Championship Game
HERO Sports: James Madison Stuns NDSUÂ in the FCS SemifinalsÂ
ABC 8: No. 4 James Madison punches ticket to FCS National Championship GameÂ
The News-Herald: North Dakota State loses to James MadisonÂ
Richmond Times-Dispatch: JMU Knocks off No. 1 North Dakota State, Clinches Spot in FCS National Title Game
WAVY 10: James Madison Stuns North Dakota State to Advance to FCS Title GameÂ
Daily Press: Heritage High Grads Step Up to Lead JMU to Semifinal WinÂ
MSN: JMU Upsets North Dakota State
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