HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison football will host the 2025 Spring Game, presented by Duke's Mayo, on Saturday, April 12 at Bridgeforth Stadium.
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The Spring Game kicks off at 1:30 p.m., and admission is free for all spectators. Stadium gates will open at 12:30 p.m. and parking and tailgating will be available beginning at 9 a.m. in Lots F, P and G, which are adjacent to the stadium. General parking is also available in the Champions Deck.
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The game format will be determined closer to the event. The Dukes will begin spring practice under second-year Head Coach Bob Chesneythe week of March 10.
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JMU is fresh off a 9-4 season in 2024, in which the program captured its first bowl championship, winning the Boca Raton Bowl over Western Kentucky on Dec. 18. It was JMU's first season as a full-fledged member of the Football Bowl Subdivision after reclassifying during the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
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Since moving up to FBS and into the Sun Belt Conference, JMU has posted a 28-9 overall record with a 17-7 mark in Sun Belt play.
Fans can join the Duke Club today - in addition to supporting JMU student-athletes, a Duke Club membership provides numerous benefits, including access to exclusive events, game day experiences (i.e. game day parking and access) and informational updates. For more information on how to join, visit JMUDukeClub.com or call (540) 568-6461.
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