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12/18/2025 9:00:00 AM | Football
Twelfth-seeded James Madison makes its College Football Playoff debut in primetime on Saturday, Dec. 20 when it travels across the country to face fifth-seeded Oregon. Kickoff from Autzen Stadium is set for a 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT) start and will be nationally televised on TNT, TBS, truTV and HBO Max. Let's see what the media are talking about ahead of the Dukes and Ducks.
JMUSPORTS.COM FEATURE SERIES
READ: JMU Defense Ready for Biggest Test of Season
READ: JMU's Offensive Success Starts Up Front
READ: Hendrick’s JMU Career Reaches a Pinnacle
READ: Why Billy Napier and JMU Were a Perfect Fit for Each Other
READ: Beyond the Pads: Where Wayne Knight Finds Meaning
READ: From Unknown to Unbreakable: Jacob Thomas and the Heart of JMU Football
READ: “Go Ahead and Shock the World”: The Full-Circle Journey of Jobi Malary
HARRISONBURG DAILY NEWS-RECORD
READ: Oregon preparing for talented JMU rushing attack
READ: Ducks' offensive prep remains unchanged ahead of playoff matchup with JMU
READ: Limiting explosive plays will be critical for Dukes
READ: Dukes eager for opportunity on the big stage
READ: James Madison DL Sahir West saved best performance for Sun Belt Conference title game
READ: Dukes excited about College Football Playoff opportunity
READ: JMU athletic director Matt Roan thrilled with inclusion in College Football Playoff
READ: James Madison president Jim Schmidt has a strong belief in new head coach Billy Napier
READ: JMU president Jim Schmidt appreciated Billy Napier's secret visit
READ: New JMU head coach Billy Napier sets focus on next 90 days
Click here for more JMU coverage at dnronline.com.
ESPN RADIO HARRISONBURG
LISTEN: Rob Marchand, JMU Equipment Manager
LISTEN: Bob Chesney CFP Zoom
LISTEN: Matt Transue, Assistant AD for Football Administration
LISTEN: Landon Ellis & Jaylan Sanchez on The Tailgate Show
LISTEN: Billy Napier First One-on-One at JMU
LISTEN: Pat & Mo Show - Episode 12
LISTEN: Joey McMurry, Oregon Director of Broadcasting
LISTEN: Dan Lanning, Oregon Head Coach
Click here for more JMU coverage on ESPN Harrisonburg.
THE BREEZE
READ: Timeline: How JMU football found itself in the College Football Playoff
READ: What Oregon’s offense is saying ahead of its CFP matchup against JMU
READ: ‘He’s a warrior’: Barnett leads JMU to championship win one year after injury
READ: West emerges as JMU’s leading pass rusher after three-sack performance
READ: JMU football introduces new head coach Billy Napier
Click here for more JMU coverage from The Breeze.
WHSV-TV
WATCH: Gobaira sees parallels between time at Notre Dame, JMU
WATCH: JMU relishing challenge ahead of matchup at Oregon
WATCH: JMU back to work as CFP date with Oregon nears
WATCH: JMU Football Fans gearing up for the College Football Playoff
WATCH: JMU AD talks significance of CFP berth
WATCH: Napier looks to build off CFP momentum as he prepares to lead JMU Football
WATCH: James Madison earns CFP berth, will face Oregon in first round
Click here for more JMU coverage at whsv.com.
ESPN RADIO RICHMOND
LISTEN: Talkin' Dukes - CFP Preview
LISTEN: Landon Ellis on Talkin' Dukes
LISTEN: SBC Commissioner Keith Gill on Talkin' Dukes
LISTEN: JMU AD Matt Roan on Border to Border
LISTEN: Talkin' Dukes - JMU is CFP Bound
LISTEN: Wayne Knight on Talkin' Dukes
AROUND THE COUNTRY
Richmond native, St. Christopher's alumnus Trent Hendrick has led JMU football to CFP (Richmond.com)
Inside James Madison's College Football Playoff Path to Oregon (Football Scoop)
JMU Quarterback Doesn't Hold Back On Oregon, Flashy Uniforms, Autzen Stadium (SI.com)
UO-JMU game means family rivalry for Ducks worker and spouse (Univ. of Oregon)
Ex-Winnacunnet star Jordan Fuller, JMU in college football playoffs (SeaCoast Online)
Three James Madison Stars That Could Give the Oregon Ducks Problems (SI.com)
Dominant in the Group of 5, the JMU offense a pesky problem for Oregon (SI.com)
JMU Quarterback Alonza Barnett Shows Grit In Injury Recovery Ahead Of Ducks Clash (SI.com)
JMU QB Alonza Barnett: "I was one of those kids that grew up watching Oregon." (On3)