JMU Announcement Shows Dukes Aren't Going Anywhere
Summary
The James Madison University (JMU) Dukes college football team quickly rose to success after joining the top level of college football in 2022. Despite changes in coaches, the team continues to perform well, sell out season tickets, and maintain strong fan support.Key Facts
- JMU Dukes joined the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), the highest level of college football, in 2022.
- In their first FBS season, they became the first team ever to be ranked.
- The Dukes made the College Football Playoff in 2025, their fourth season at this level.
- The team had three head coaches from 2022 to 2026: Curt Cignetti, Bob Chesney, and now Billy Napier.
- Season tickets have sold out four years in a row, spanning all three coaches.
- The October 3, 2026, game against Marshall is fully sold out to the public.
- JMU hopes to sell out all home games in the 2026 season, as they did in 2025.
- Their home stadium, Bridgeforth Stadium, holds about 25,000 fans, but demand may require expansion soon.
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