JMU's spring football game was more fun than organized, but that didn't stop a few players from making a noticeable impact — specifically incoming freshmen Dylan Williams and Chase Regan and transfer running backs George Pettaway and Ayo Adeyi. 

JMU football played its annual spring game, with the offense beating the defense 30-29. Aside from the actual play, the game featured two skill competitions for players after the first and third quarters. 

JMU football entered spring practices with new coaches, and players old and new. The combination of cultures has helped the Dukes build chemistry as they get ready for the spring game. JMU will play its annual spring game this Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

Two-time Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year (2021, 2023) and 2023 AP Comeback Player of the Year, Jacob Dobbs, has followed head coach Bob Chesney to JMU for his sixth season. 

Former JMU football players participated in different workouts and drills in front of NFL scouts with the NFL Draft around the corner.

The Sun Belt released its football teams’ conference matchup dates on Friday. JMU’s slate begins at ULM on Saturday, Oct. 5. 

With the 2024 Super Bowl less than a day away, The Breeze's sports desk picked whether they thought Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs would go back-to-back or if Brock Purdy and the San Fransisco 49ers can shut down the dominant postseason team. 

JMU football head coach Bob Chesney spoke to the media on Wednesday following National Signing Day. The Dukes signed 23 new players: six high school recruits and 17 transfers.

JMU men's basketball (18-2, 6-2 Sun Belt) defeated Old Dominion 78-62 on Wednesday. Next, JMU will stay on the road to face App State on Saturday at 6 p.m.

To commemorate JMU's first-ever bowl game, The Breeze is proud to present “Look Out, FBS,” a special edition now available on stands in this week's paper. 

After six months of writing and self-publishing, JMU redshirt junior linebacker Julio Ayamel published a children’s financial literacy book titled “The Things I Wish I Knew.” Ayamel said he’s always gravitated toward children and wants to help influence the youth community around him. 

JMU football's (11-2, 7-1 Sun Belt) season ended with a loss to Air Force (9-4, 5-3 Mountain West) in the Armed Forces Bowl. Sports Editor Jackson Hephner recaps the Dukes' season finale.

JMU football (11-1, 7-1 Sun Belt) is down 21-7 to Air Force at halftime of the Armed Force Bowl. Sports Editor Jackson Hephner breaks down the good, bad and ugly of the Dukes' first half.

JMU football (11-1, 7-1 Sun Belt) will finish its season in the Armed Forces Bowl on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. The Dukes’s No. 1 rushing defense will face Air Force, the No. 2 rushing offense in the country.

Eight JMU football players visited the Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas, as part of the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl game events. There, the Dukes played games like bingo, decorated Christmas Cards and built gingerbread houses with patients at the center. 

Eleven high school recruits signed national letters of intent to play for JMU football next season during National Signing Day on Wednesday. Staff writer Jack Foster details the new Dukes to look out for next season.

JMU football (11-1, 7-1 Sun Belt) is preparing to play in the Armed Forces Bowl against Air Force (8-4, 5-3 Mountain West) on Saturday. For JMU coaches, players and alums with military ties, the theming of the bowl and the Dukes’ opponent holds extra meaning.

With the departure of Curt Cignetti and co. to Indiana, acting head coach Damian Wroblewski has been working to craft a coaching staff of his own for JMU football’s first-ever bowl game. Now with a team at hand, he said he’s exited for the unique opportunity the group will experience. 

JMU football's new head coach Bob Chesney was welcomed in his introductory press conference on Tuesday afternoon. JMU Director of Athletics said it was a journey finding Chesney and that they couldn't have found a better individual to be the next face of the Dukes. 

While JMU football prepares to welcome its new head coach Bob Chesney, this isn't the first time recently that players gone through the same thing. Former players Harry O'Kelly, Ethan Ratke and Percy Agyei-Obese recall what it was like when former head coach Mike Houston left and JMU brought in Curt Cignetti. 

JMU women's basketball defeated William and Mary 75-56 on Thursday night. The Dukes move to 7-3 while the Tribe drops to 3-6. 

JMU Athletics is still searching for a new head football coach after the departure of Curt Cignetti last week. Sports Editor Jackson Hephner details the search and the potential candidates that sources say are in the running.

After it was announced JMU football would face Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl on Dec. 23, Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne said Damian Wroblewski, offensive line coach/associate head coach for the offense, would be the Dukes’ acting head coach for the bowl. Wroblewski has been at JMU since 2018 and said he's ready to “chase excellence” one last time with the team this season. 

JMU football has been selected to play in the Armed Forces Bowl against Air Force on Dec. 23 3:30 p.m. EST/2:30 p.m. CST. Last season, Baylor defeated Air Force in the bowl, 30-15.

JMU football head coach Curt Cignetti announced his departure from the Dukes to take over at Indiana University in the same position. With the announcment, player have begun to enter the transfer portal. The sports desk tracks the different athletes who've chosen to enter the portal, and who commits to JMU in real time as they're announced. 

JMU football head coach Curt Cignetti will be leaving to take the same position at Indiana following the Dukes' first bowl game this season. Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne spoke to the media on the upcoming search for a new head coach.

JMU football head coach Curt Cignetti finalizes deal to become the next head coach at Indiana. Cignetti was named the 2023 Sun Belt Head Coach of the Year after the Dukes’ 11-1 (7-1 Sun Belt) season.

After it was announced JMU football would be bowling, a Breeze survey revealed fans had mixed reactions about the bowl game. Some fans are still disappointed the Dukes can't participate in the Sun Belt championship against Troy. 

College football insider Brett McMurphy spoke to The Breeze on Wednesday, providing insight into which bowls JMU could be selected for on Sunday. Based on his information, Sports Editor Jackson Hephner and writer Hayden Hundley break down the nine bowls that could offer a spot to JMU.

After the FBS regular season ended with not enough bowl eligible teams, JMU will be considered for a spot in its first-ever bowl game. The Dukes finished the regular season 11-1 (7-1 Sun Belt). 

JMU football closes out its regular season with a 56-14 win over Coastal Carolina. The Dukes move to 11-1 (7-1 Sun Belt) while the Chanticleers fall to 7-5 (5-3 Sun Belt). 

JMU football defeated Coastal Carolina 56-14 in its final regular season game. The Dukes climb to 11-1 (7-1 Sun Belt) while the Chanticleers fall to 7-5 (5-3 Sun Belt). 

JMU football leads Coastal Carolina 28-0 after one half of play. With 30 minutes left ti play, here's the good, bad and ugly of the first half. 

Coming off its first loss of the season, JMU football (10-1, 6-1 Sun Belt) looks to defeat Coastal Carolina for the second year in a row in its last regular season game. The Dukes and Chanticleers kick off at 3:30 p.m. 

Junior tight end Zach Horton has received praised from his coaches and teammates this season for his leadership and consistency in the offense. Sports Editor Jackson Hephner examines his impact on and off the field.

The Breeze was unable to confirm that Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares ('98, R) filed an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA on Monday, despite him threatening to do so in an interview with the Daily News-Record and WHSV-TV on Saturday.

After JMU's first loss of the season, Sports Editor Jackson Hephner examines the potential long-term impact of the Dukes' 10-0 start on their program moving forward, regardless of their record or if they play in a bowl game.

JMU football's 13-game win streak was snapped Saturday night after falling to App State in overate 26-23. The Dukes fall to 10-1 (6-1 Sun Belt) will face Coastal Carolina (7-4, 5-2 Sun Belt) next Saturday at 3:30 p.m. 

JMU football fell to Appalachian State 26-23 in an overtime thriller on Saturday. Next, the Dukes will travel to Coastal Carolina for their regular season finale next Saturday at 3:30 p.m.

JMU football trails Appalachian State 10-5 after one half of play. Sports Editor Jackson Hephner recaps the good, bad and ugly of the first half.

JMU football (10-0, 6-0 Sun Belt) is set to face Appalachian State (6-4, 4-2) on Saturday at 2 p.m. and will also be hosting ESPN College GameDay before the game. The Dukes came back from a 28-3 deficit to defeat the Mountaineers 32-38 last season. 

The NCAA again rejected JMU football’s request for bowl eligibility this season, which was sent in a letter by Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne and President Jonathan Alger on Nov. 6, sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Wednesday evening.

Wondering what to expect with ESPN College GameDay coming onto campus this week? Here are answers to some FAQs, and stay tuned with The Breeze's coverage for more answers as we learn them.

College GameDay is set to return to JMU for the first time since 2017 this Saturday. JMU football will be taking on Appalachian State at 2 p.m. that same day.

JMU football (10-0, 6-0 Sun Belt) defeated UConn 44-6 to improve to 10-0 for the first time since its undefeated regular season in 2017. The Dukes will stay home to face Appalachian State next Saturday at 2 p.m.

JMU football defeated UConn 44-6. The Dukes are back at home next week facing App State at 2 p.m.

JMU football (9-0, 6-0 Sun Belt) leads UConn 13-3 at halftime. With the second half still to play, here's the good, bad ugly of the first 30 minutes. 

JMU football is back at home this weekend playing UConn (1-8) on Saturday at 2 p.m. Head coach Curt Cignetti said despite the Huskies' record, his team needs stay focused in the Dukes' second to last home game of the season. 

On Monday afternoon, JMU Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne sent a letter to the NCAA in regards to JMU football (9-0, 6-0 Sun Belt) still being ineligible for a bowl game this season. Bourne spoke to the media on Tuesday about the letter. 

JMU football head coach announced that senior defensive end Jalen Green will be out for the rest of season on Monday afternoon, after suffering a knee injury during JMU's 42-14 win over Georgia State. Green leads the FBS in sacks (15.5) and tackles for loss (21.0)

JMU football (9-0, 5-0 Sun Belt) defeat Georgia State 42-14 on Saturday after a dominant second half performance. Next, the Dukes will return home to face UConn next Saturday at 2 p.m.

JMU football defeated Georgia State 42-14. The Dukes move to 9-0 (6-0 Sun Belt) and are back at home next week to face UConn (1-8) at 2 p.m.

JMU football (8-0, 5-0 Sun Belt) leads Georgia State 14-7 at halftime. Here's the good, bad and ugly of the Dukes' first half.

JMU football looks to remain perfect as they travel to face Georgia State on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Head coach Curt Cignetti said he's been pleased with his team's performance this week in practice, adding that it's huge improvement from last week. 

JMU football returned five starters to its offensive line this season. Ten weeks in, two of them are out for the year.

JMU football moves to 8-0 (5-0 Sun Belt) after defeating Old Dominion on Saturday night 30-27. But despite the close win, the Monarchs found ways to expose JMU's defense and recorded 138 rushing yards — the most any team has yet this fall. 

JMU football defeated Old Dominion 30-27 in what head coach Curt Cignetti called a "really hard-fought game." The Dukes remain undefeated as they're now 8-0 (5-0 Sun Belt). 

JMU football defeated Coastal Carolina 56-14 in its final regular season game. The Dukes climb to 11-1 (7-1 Sun Belt) while the Chanticleers fall to 7-5 (5-3 Sun Belt). 

JMU football leads Coastal Carolina 28-0 after one half of play. With 30 minutes left ti play, here's the good, bad and ugly of the first half. 

Coming off its first loss of the season, JMU football (10-1, 6-1 Sun Belt) looks to defeat Coastal Carolina for the second year in a row in its last regular season game. The Dukes and Chanticleers kick off at 3:30 p.m. 

Junior tight end Zach Horton has received praised from his coaches and teammates this season for his leadership and consistency in the offense. Sports Editor Jackson Hephner examines his impact on and off the field.

The Breeze was unable to confirm that Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares ('98, R) filed an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA on Monday, despite him threatening to do so in an interview with the Daily News-Record and WHSV-TV on Saturday.

After JMU's first loss of the season, Sports Editor Jackson Hephner examines the potential long-term impact of the Dukes' 10-0 start on their program moving forward, regardless of their record or if they play in a bowl game.

JMU football's 13-game win streak was snapped Saturday night after falling to App State in overate 26-23. The Dukes fall to 10-1 (6-1 Sun Belt) will face Coastal Carolina (7-4, 5-2 Sun Belt) next Saturday at 3:30 p.m. 

JMU football fell to Appalachian State 26-23 in an overtime thriller on Saturday. Next, the Dukes will travel to Coastal Carolina for their regular season finale next Saturday at 3:30 p.m.