Offense Walks Off with Thrilling 30-29 Win in Spring Game

Offense Walks Off with Thrilling 30-29 Win in Spring Game

4/20/2024 6:42:00 PM | Football

HARRISONBURG, Va. – The term compete has been used around the James Madison football program ever since Head Coach Bob Chesney arrived on campus, and Saturday's Spring Game proved to showcase that.

In a game that would be decided on the final play, the Offense scored a touchdown and converted a two-point conversion in the final moments to walk off with a 30-29 win against the Defense at Bridgeforth Stadium.

The Spring Game featured five lead changes, and Team Offense accounted for 423 total yards, with 243 passing and 180 rushing without a single lost fumble lost or interception. The defense was aided by three turnovers on downs and a pair of three-and-outs while registering two sacks and six pass breakups.

Scoring Summary
First Quarter

Mychal McMullin sack and turnover on downs – Defense 7, Offense 3
Nick Gonzalez 32-yard field goal – Defense 7, Offense 3
George Pettaway 38-yard TD rush (PAT good) – Offense 10, Defense 7
Defense forced Offense to punt – Offense 10, Defense 8
Compete Period: Big-Man Punt – both teams scored 2 points – Offense 12, Defense 10

Second Quarter

Defense forced Offense to punt – Offense 12, Defense 11
Alonza Barnett III 4-yard TD pass to Dylan Williams (PAT good) – Offense 19, Defense 11
Turnover on Downs – Offense 19, Defense 16

Third Quarter

Defense forced Offense to a three-and-out – Game tied at 19
Zai Roberts sack – Defense 21, Offense 19
Nathan Patterson 43-yard field goal – Offense 22, Defense 21
Defense forced Offense to a three-and-out – Defense 24, Offense 22

Fourth Quarter

Turnover on Downs at 1-yard line – Defense 29, Offense 22
Brett Griffis 4-yard TD rush – Defense 29, Offense 28
Blake Kendall pass to Chris Lofton for 2-point conversion – Offense 30, Defense 29

The Spring Game concluded JMU's spring practice, as the team looks ahead to summer workouts and preparing for the 2024 season. JMU opens next season on Saturday, Aug. 31 at Charlotte.