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Team: James Madison Dukes
Classifications: NCAA Division I FCS
Conference Membership: Colonial Athletic Association
Home Games: Bridgeforth Stadium
Head Coach: Curt Cignetti
All Time Greats: Gary Clark, Charles Haley, Jay Jones, Scott Norwood
Rivals: Richmond Spiders, William & Mary Tribe, Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens
James Madison Dukes began its football program in 1972 but did not rise to prominence until Mickey Matthews took over as head coach in 1999. Matthews took the team to a national championship and three conference championships. The current coach, Curt Cignetti, is about to do his first season with James Madison Dukes in 2019. James Madison Dukes is an NCAA Division 1 FCS team that is part of the Colonial Athletic Association. They have an all-time record of 294–210–4 (0.583), have won two national titles and have won seven conference titles. In James Madison Dukes relatively short time with a football program, they have had some amazing players come through. One of those players is only one of two people to ever receive five Super Bowl rings, while another is the Buffalo Bulls all-time leading scorer. Their colors are the royal colors gold and purple, and their mascot is the Duke Dog. See the Duke Dog for yourself while you catch a James Madison Dukes game by purchasing your tickets at StubHub.
James Madison Dukes has had its share of players go on to the NFL, winning the Super Bowl, and taking on coaching positions. Some of the most notable players include Scott Norwood who played for the Birmingham Stallions and Buffalo Bills. Norwood was a 1988 Pro Bowl and All-Pro selection. He also won the 1988 PFW Golden Toe Award and is the Buffalo Bills all-time leading scorer. Jay Jones went to play for the Albany/Indiana Firebirds, who are part of the Arena Football League. During Jones's career, he had 197 receptions, 2,165 receiving yards, 154.5 tackles, six interceptions and 39 touchdowns. Gary Clark was a 1984 round two pick for the Jacksonville Bulls. He has played for the Jacksonville Bulls, Washington Redskins, Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals, and Miami Dolphins. He is one of the 70 Greatest Redskins, part of the Washington Redskins Ring of Fame, has gone to the Pro Bowl four times, and is a two-time Super Bowl champion. The most distinguished James Madison Dukes alumni is Charles Haley. Haley played for the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys. He is a five-time Super Bowl Champion, has been to the Pro Bowl five times, was the 1990 and 1994 NFC Player of the Year, and is part of the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor and the San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame.
James Madison Dukes is part of the Colonial Athletic Association.
Bridgeforth Stadium is the largest stadium in the Colonial Athletic Association with a capacity of 24,877 people.
James Madison Dukes has won two national titles in 2004 and 2016. They also have won seven conference titles in 1975, 1999, 2004, 2008, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
James Madison Dukes ended the 2018 season at No. 6 with their record being 9–4 (6–2 CAA).
James Madison Dukes has three historic rivalries which include the
Richmond Spiders
,
William and Mary Tribe
, and the
Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens
.
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