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Saturday, September 24
Orono, Maine
Noon
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#11 Dukes Open Conference Play on Road at Maine
9/20/2016 2:00:00 PM | Football
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison continues its road slate when it travels to Orono to face Maine in the Dukes' 2016 Colonial Athletic Association opener. Kickoff is set for noon from Alfond Stadium, as the game will be televised on the American Sports Network. The 2016 football season is presented by CarMax.
MIKE HOUSTON FAN AND PRESS LUCHEON
SERIES HISTORY
Saturday marks the 17th meeting all-time between JMU and Maine but the first since the 2012 season. The Dukes lead the series 11-5, which includes a 6-3 mark in games played in Orono. JMU has won four straight road games in the series, dating back to the 2004 national championship season. It is the fifth September game in the series between the teams, all of which have been in Orono.
Last time the teams met, JMU cruised to a 31-7 victory on Nov. 3, 2012 at UM. The Dukes limited Maine to just 104 yards of total offense with the lone score coming on a fumble recovery in the final minute. Dae'Quan Scott rushed for more yards than the Black Bears gained, going for 121 yards and a score. Justin Thorpe had a 100-yard day both through the air and on the ground with 108 passing yards and a touchdowns and 111 rushing yards and two scores.
CONFERENCE OPENER FOR JMU
The Dukes open CAA play this Saturday when facing the Black Bears. It is JMU's first time opening CAA play against Maine and the earliest into a season the Dukes have faced this weekend's opponent.
JMU is 17-8 all-time in conference openers, dating back to the early days in the Virginia College Athletic Association. The Dukes are also 15-8 in league openers as a member of the CAA (formerly Atlantic 10 and Yankee). The Dukes are 7-5 in road openers, including a 6-5 mark as a member of the CAA. They have lost the previous two CAA road openers (at Villanova '14; at Delaware '13) with the last win coming on Sept. 22, 2012 at Rhode Island - a 32-7 triumph.
This is JMU's fifth conference opener in New England, having gone 2-2 in the previous northern openers.
SCOUTING MAINE
The Black Bears enter Saturday's conference opener with a 0-2 record, having played a pair of FBS opponents to open the season, to go along with their week-three bye. Maine nearly pulled the upset during the opening weekend, falling 24-21 at Connecticut, before dropping a 45-3 decision at Toledo.
UM averages 12.0 points per game while allowing 34.5 to its foes. After two contests the Black Bears have been outgained 439 yards to 272, on average. Dan Collins leads the offense, as he's passed for 334 yards and two touchdowns this season. Maine has a balanced rushing attack, utilized three backs thus far in 2016. Jaleel Reed leads the skilled players with team bests of nine receptions for 180 yards and a touchdown this year.
Joe Harasymiak is in his first season as head coach at Maine after serving as an assistant and coordinator over the past five years. A defensive-minded coach, he has led the UM defensive backs and linebackers in Orono.
ABDULLAH RUNS UP RECORD BOARD
Khalid Abdullah has been nothing short of consistent throughout his career. He is the 14th player in JMU history to rush for over 2,000 yards and has done so with only six 100-yard performances.
Adding in his 116-yards at North Carolina, Abdullah has 2,141 career rushing yards, which is just 167 shy of cracking the top-10 at JMU. He also has 23 rushing touchdowns, a mark which ranks tied for ninth. He also has a pair of receiving scores and his 25 total touchdowns ranked tied for eighth all-time at JMU.
STARTING STRONG AT UNC
JMU scored on its first three drives of the game, amassing 222 yards of total offense for a 21-14 lead at ACC-foe North Carolina on Sept. 17. UNC ultimately rallied for a 56-28 win in Chapel Hill.
Khalid Abdullah rushed for a game-high 116 yards and two touchdowns while Bryan Schor passed for 218 yards and a touchdown, to go with one rushing touchdown.
With the game tied at 14-14, Schor found an open Cardon Johnson for a 68-yard touchdown pass. It was the longest pass and catch in both of their careers. Domo Taylor led the receivers with a career-high six receptions for 66 yards. JMU in all tallied 495 yards of total offense and outrushed UNC 209 to 173.
TWEET OF THE WEEK
TALE OF THE TAPE
CAA STANDINGS
DUKES ON THE BROADCAST
For the second consecutive week, JMU will be televised on Saturday afternoon as the Dukes' contest at Maine can be viewed on the American Sports Network. Check your local and regional listings.
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 returns home next week, opening up a two-game homestand against Delaware on Saturday, Oct. 1. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m.
MIKE HOUSTON FAN AND PRESS LUCHEON
SERIES HISTORY
Saturday marks the 17th meeting all-time between JMU and Maine but the first since the 2012 season. The Dukes lead the series 11-5, which includes a 6-3 mark in games played in Orono. JMU has won four straight road games in the series, dating back to the 2004 national championship season. It is the fifth September game in the series between the teams, all of which have been in Orono.
Last time the teams met, JMU cruised to a 31-7 victory on Nov. 3, 2012 at UM. The Dukes limited Maine to just 104 yards of total offense with the lone score coming on a fumble recovery in the final minute. Dae'Quan Scott rushed for more yards than the Black Bears gained, going for 121 yards and a score. Justin Thorpe had a 100-yard day both through the air and on the ground with 108 passing yards and a touchdowns and 111 rushing yards and two scores.
CONFERENCE OPENER FOR JMU
The Dukes open CAA play this Saturday when facing the Black Bears. It is JMU's first time opening CAA play against Maine and the earliest into a season the Dukes have faced this weekend's opponent.
JMU is 17-8 all-time in conference openers, dating back to the early days in the Virginia College Athletic Association. The Dukes are also 15-8 in league openers as a member of the CAA (formerly Atlantic 10 and Yankee). The Dukes are 7-5 in road openers, including a 6-5 mark as a member of the CAA. They have lost the previous two CAA road openers (at Villanova '14; at Delaware '13) with the last win coming on Sept. 22, 2012 at Rhode Island - a 32-7 triumph.
This is JMU's fifth conference opener in New England, having gone 2-2 in the previous northern openers.
SCOUTING MAINE
The Black Bears enter Saturday's conference opener with a 0-2 record, having played a pair of FBS opponents to open the season, to go along with their week-three bye. Maine nearly pulled the upset during the opening weekend, falling 24-21 at Connecticut, before dropping a 45-3 decision at Toledo.
UM averages 12.0 points per game while allowing 34.5 to its foes. After two contests the Black Bears have been outgained 439 yards to 272, on average. Dan Collins leads the offense, as he's passed for 334 yards and two touchdowns this season. Maine has a balanced rushing attack, utilized three backs thus far in 2016. Jaleel Reed leads the skilled players with team bests of nine receptions for 180 yards and a touchdown this year.
Joe Harasymiak is in his first season as head coach at Maine after serving as an assistant and coordinator over the past five years. A defensive-minded coach, he has led the UM defensive backs and linebackers in Orono.
ABDULLAH RUNS UP RECORD BOARD
Khalid Abdullah has been nothing short of consistent throughout his career. He is the 14th player in JMU history to rush for over 2,000 yards and has done so with only six 100-yard performances.
Adding in his 116-yards at North Carolina, Abdullah has 2,141 career rushing yards, which is just 167 shy of cracking the top-10 at JMU. He also has 23 rushing touchdowns, a mark which ranks tied for ninth. He also has a pair of receiving scores and his 25 total touchdowns ranked tied for eighth all-time at JMU.
STARTING STRONG AT UNC
JMU scored on its first three drives of the game, amassing 222 yards of total offense for a 21-14 lead at ACC-foe North Carolina on Sept. 17. UNC ultimately rallied for a 56-28 win in Chapel Hill.
Khalid Abdullah rushed for a game-high 116 yards and two touchdowns while Bryan Schor passed for 218 yards and a touchdown, to go with one rushing touchdown.
With the game tied at 14-14, Schor found an open Cardon Johnson for a 68-yard touchdown pass. It was the longest pass and catch in both of their careers. Domo Taylor led the receivers with a career-high six receptions for 66 yards. JMU in all tallied 495 yards of total offense and outrushed UNC 209 to 173.
TWEET OF THE WEEK
This week's #NewBreed By the Numbers has JMU ranking top 5 nationally in many offensive categories. #GoDukes pic.twitter.com/TV57Oz2mkF
— JMU Football (@JMUFootball) September 19, 2016
TALE OF THE TAPE
| James Madison | Maine | |
| 54.7 | Scoring Offense | 12.0 |
| 28.0 | Scoring Defense | 34.5 |
| +26.7 | Scoring Margin | -22.5 |
| 200.0 | Passing Yards | 167.0 |
| 339.7 | Rushing Yards | 105.0 |
| 539.7 | Total Offense | 272.0 |
| 60% (24/40) | 3rd Down Offense | 30% (9/30) |
| 33% (12/36) | 3rd Down Defense | 53% (16/30) |
| 80% (4/5) | 4th Down Offense | 0% (0/1) |
| 100% (1/1) | 4th Down Defense | 100% (2/2) |
| 90% (19/21) | Red Zone Scoring | 50% (2/4) |
| 0/3/3 | Sacks/Interceptions/Fumble Recoveries | 2/1/2 |
CAA STANDINGS
| School | CAA | Overall |
| #22 Albany | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| #20 Stony Brook | 1-0 | 2-1 |
| #19 Villanova | 1-0 | 2-1 |
| Delaware | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| #11 James Madison | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| #8 William & Mary | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Elon | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| New Hampshire | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Maine | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| #7 Richmond | 0-1 | 2-1 |
| Towson | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Rhode Island | 0-1 | 0-3 |
DUKES ON THE BROADCAST
For the second consecutive week, JMU will be televised on Saturday afternoon as the Dukes' contest at Maine can be viewed on the American Sports Network. Check your local and regional listings.
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 returns home next week, opening up a two-game homestand against Delaware on Saturday, Oct. 1. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m.
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