# James Madison University football season

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/james-madison-university-football-season
> Updated: 2026-10-03T14:26:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

James Madison University football maintained an undefeated record through early October 2026. The team opened Sun Belt Conference play with a 46-20 victory over Old Dominion, a game characterized by a defense that tied a program record with nine sacks.

Following that win, the Dukes defeated Marshall 45-17. Despite an early deficit, James Madison scored 28 unanswered points to secure their first home win against the Thundering Herd. The victory extended the team’s Sun Belt Conference regular-season winning streak to 10 games.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: James Madison defeats Marshall 45-17 to remain undefeated

James Madison University defeated Marshall 45-17, led by George Pettaway’s 206 rushing yards and Camden Coleman’s three touchdown passes, extending the Dukes' undefeated season.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elon-university-dominates-jimmy-powell-invitational-womens-tennis

### 2026-09-27: James Madison defeats Old Dominion 46-20 in Sun Belt opener

James Madison University defeated Old Dominion 46-20 in their Sun Belt Conference opener, led by Camden Coleman's four touchdown passes and a dominant defensive performance featuring nine sacks.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/james-madison-defeats-old-dominion-46-20-in-sun-belt-opener

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