2025 James Madison Dukes football team

2025 James Madison Dukes football
ConferenceSun Belt Conference
DivisionEast Division
Record0–0 (0–0 Sun Belt)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorDean Kennedy (2nd season)
Defensive coordinatorColin Hitschler (1st season)
Home stadiumBridgeforth Stadium
2025 Sun Belt Conference football standings
Conf. Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
East Division
Appalachian State   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Coastal Carolina   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Georgia Southern   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Georgia State   0 – 0     0 – 0  
  0 – 0     0 – 0  
Marshall   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Old Dominion   0 – 0     0 – 0  
West Division
Arkansas State   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Louisiana   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Louisiana–Monroe   0 – 0     0 – 0  
South Alabama   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Southern Miss   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Texas State   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Troy   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Championship: December 5, 2025
As of August 21, 2025
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2025 James Madison Dukes football team will represent James Madison University in the Sun Belt Conference's East Division during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Dukes are expected to be led by Bob Chesney in his second year as the head coach. The Dukes play their home games at the Bridgeforth Stadium, located in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Offseason

Transfers

Outgoing

Player Position Destination
Jamari Somerville DB Akron
Evan Spivey S Campbell
Brett Griffis QB Central Connecticut
Ke'Marion Baldwin RB Charleston Southern
Chris Lofton WR Gardner–Webb
Max Moss WR Hampton
Marcellus Nash DL Hampton
Jack Mowrey LS Hawaii
Trevell Mullen CB Illinois State
Cameron Jones OT Kentucky
Lexington Matthews P Louisiana Tech
Chauncey Logan Jr. CB Memphis
Jesse Ramil OL Mississippi State
Antoine Booth CB North Dakota State
Tyjai Hopper CB Oregon State
Jeremiah Mawali DL Prairie View A&M
Darold DeNgohe DL Rutgers
Eric O'Neill DE Rutgers
Yamir Knight WR SMU
Treyvon Adams DL Towson
Noe Ruelas K UCF
Tyshawn Wyatt OL Virginia
Cam Ross WR Virginia
Micah Pennix DL Virginia Union
Quincy Jenkins IOL Western Kentucky
Erick Harris WR Unknown
Desmond Green WR Unknown
Breon Brown OT Unknown
Hunter McLain IOL Unknown
Samson Ogunade DL Unknown
Kyle Lenhart IOL Unknown
RoyMarr Thomas EDGE Valdosta State
Carter Banks EDGE Unknown
Billy Atkins QB Unknown
Andrew VanSlyke P Withdrawn

Incoming

Player Position Previous school
Elijah Culp CB Charlotte
Lacota Dippre DE Charlotte
Ken Willis CB Cincinnati
Andrew Taddeo DL Colgate
James Pogorelc OT Duke
Josiah Kennard LS East Texas A&M
Morgan Suarez K Florida Atlantic
Jordan Fuller RB Holy Cross
Curtis Harris-Lopez S Holy Cross
Cam McNair OT Holy Cross
Isaiah Alston WR Iowa State
Nunu Concepcion WR Kansas State
Jayden Studio LB Kent State
Kells Bush DL Louisiana Tech
Patrick Rea P Louisiana Tech
Xavier Holmes DL Maine
Chantz Harley DB Maryland
Braeden Wisloski WR Maryland
Zach Greenberg OL North Carolina
Aiden Gobaira DE Notre Dame
Camden Coleman QB Richmond
Landon Ellis WR Richmond
Nick DeGennaro WR Richmond
Turner Schmidt EDGE Robert Morris
Mekhi Rodgers DB Saint Francis (PA)
Lexington Matthews P Savannah State
JT Kouame-Yao LB Shepherd
Jamir Conn DB Southern Illinois
Za'Ron Collins WR Tusculum
Matthew Sluka QB UNLV
Abdur-Rahmaan Yaseen WR USF
Jeremiah Mawali OL Valdosta State
Jaylan Sanchez WR Villanova
TJ McGill S William & Mary

[1][2][3]

Preseason

Media poll

In the Sun Belt preseason coaches' poll, the Dukes were picked to finish first place in the East division.[4]

Running back George Pettaway, offensive lineman Pat McMurtrie and defensive back Jacob Thomas were awarded to be in the preseason All-Sun Belt first team offense and defense, respectively.[5] Quarterback Alonza Barnett III, defensive lineman Immanuel Bush, linebacker Trent Hendrick, defensive back DJ Barksdale and associated press player George Pettaway were named to the second team.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResult
August 306:00 p.m.Weber State*
ESPN+
September 57:30 p.m.at Louisville*
ESPN2
September 206:00 p.m.at Liberty*
ESPN Networks
September 27Georgia Southern
  • Bridgeforth Stadium
  • Harrisonburg, VA
October 4at Georgia State
October 11Louisiana
  • Bridgeforth Stadium
  • Harrisonburg, VA
October 18Old Dominiondagger
October 288:00 p.m.at Texas State
ESPN2
November 8at Marshall
November 15Appalachian State
  • Bridgeforth Stadium
  • Harrisonburg, VA
November 22Washington State*
  • Bridgeforth Stadium
  • Harrisonburg, VA
November 29at Coastal Carolina

[6]

Game summaries

Weber State (FCS)

See also: 2025 Weber State Wildcats football team
Weber State Wildcats (FCS) (0–0) vs James Madison Dukes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Wildcats (FCS) 0
Dukes 0

at Bridgeforth Stadium • Harrisonburg, VA

  • Date: August 30, 2025
  • Game time: 6:00 PM EDT
Game information
Statistics WEB JMU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Weber State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
James Madison Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Louisville

See also: 2025 Louisville Cardinals football team
James Madison Dukes (0–0) vs Louisville Cardinals (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Dukes 0
Cardinals 0

at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium • Louisville, KY

  • Date: September 5, 2025
  • Game time: 7:30 PM EDT
Game information
Statistics JMU LOU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
James Madison Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Louisville Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Liberty

See also: 2025 Liberty Flames football team
James Madison Dukes (0–0) vs Liberty Flames (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Dukes 0
Flames 0

at Williams Stadium • Lynchburg, VA

  • Date: September 20
  • Game time: 6:00 PM EDT
Game information
Statistics JMU LIB
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
James Madison Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Liberty Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Georgia Southern

See also: 2025 Georgia Southern Eagles football team
Georgia Southern Eagles (0–0) vs James Madison Dukes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Eagles 0
Dukes 0

at Bridgeforth Stadium • Harrisonburg, VA

  • Date: September 27, 2025
Game information
Statistics GASO JMU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Georgia Southern Passing
Rushing
Receiving
James Madison Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Georgia State

See also: 2025 Georgia State Panthers football team
James Madison Dukes (0–0) vs. Georgia State Panthers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Dukes 0
Panthers 0

at Center Parc Stadium • Atlanta, GA

  • Date: October 4, 2025
Game information
Statistics JMU GAST
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
James Madison Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Georgia State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Louisiana

See also: 2025 Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (0–0) vs. James Madison Dukes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Ragin' Cajuns 0
Dukes 0

at Bridgeforth Stadium • Harrisonburg, VA

  • Date: October 11, 2025
Game information
Statistics ULL JMU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Louisiana Passing
Rushing
Receiving
James Madison Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Old Dominion (Royal Rivalry)

See also: 2025 Old Dominion Monarchs football team and Royal Rivalry § Football
Old Dominion Monarchs (0–0) vs. James Madison Dukes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Monarchs 0
Dukes 0

at Bridgeforth Stadium • Harrisonburg, VA

  • Date: October 18, 2025
Game information
Statistics ODU JMU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Old Dominion Passing
Rushing
Receiving
James Madison Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Texas State

See also: 2025 Texas State Bobcats football team
James Madison Dukes (0–0) vs Texas State Bobcats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Dukes 0
Bobcats 0

at UFCU Stadium • San Marcos, TX

  • Date: October 28, 2025
  • Game time: 6:30 PM CDT
Game information
Statistics JMU TXST
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
James Madison Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Texas State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Marshall

See also: 2025 Marshall Thundering Herd football team
James Madison Dukes (0–0) vs Marshall Thundering Herd (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Dukes 0
Thundering Herd 0

at Joan C. Edwards Stadium • Huntington, WV

  • Date: November 8, 2025
Game information
Statistics JMU MRSH
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
James Madison Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Marshall Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Appalachian State

See also: 2025 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team
Appalachian State Mountaineers (0–0) vs. James Madison Dukes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Mountaineers 0
Dukes 0

at Bridgeforth Stadium • Harrisonburg, VA

  • Date: November 15, 2025
Game information
Statistics APP JMU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Appalachian State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
James Madison Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Washington State

See also: 2025 Washington State Cougars football team
Washington State Cougars (0–0) vs. James Madison Dukes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Cougars 0
Dukes 0

at Bridgeforth Stadium • Harrisonburg, VA

  • Date: November 22, 2025
Game information
Statistics WSU JMU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Washington State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
James Madison Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Coastal Carolina

See also: 2025 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers football team
James Madison Dukes (0–0) vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Dukes 0
Chanticleers 0

at Brooks Stadium • Conway, SC

  • Date: November 29, 2025
Game information
Statistics JMU CCU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
James Madison Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Coastal Carolina Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Personnel

2025 James Madison Dukes football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
WR 2 Jayden Mines  Jr
RB 3 Wayne Knight  Jr
RB 6 George Pettaway  Jr
RB 7 Ayo Adeyi  Sr
WR 8 Yamir Knight Jr
QB 11 Billy Atkins  Sr
QB 12 JC Evans  Fr
WR 13 Troy Lewis  Sr
QB 14 Alonza Barnett III  Jr
QB 18 Blake Kendall  Jr
TE 18 Logan Kyle  Sr
RB 28 Jobi Malary  Sr
TE 49 Ryder Post  Fr
OL 50 Quincy Jenkins  Sr
OL 53 Hunter McLain  Jr
OL 55 Riley Robell  So
OL 56 JaKobe Campbell  Fr
OL 60 Carter Sweazie  Jr
OL 67 Jacob Hohenshelt  Fr
OL 68 Griffin Hart  So
OL 69 Breon Brown  So
OL 70 Brett Davis  Sr
OL 71 Deacon Rawls  Fr
OL 72 Josh Toner  Sr
OL 73 Evan Bushong  Fr
OL 75 Kyle Lenhart  So
OL 76 Pat McMurtrie GS
OL 78 Cameron Jones  So
OL 79 Joseph Simmons  Jr
WR 88 Dylan Williams So
TE 89 Josh Phifer  So
TE 94 Spencer Toth  Jr
QB Camden Coleman Jr
WR Za'Ron Collins  So
WR Nick DeGennaro  Sr
TE Lacota Dippre  So
WR Landon Ellis Jr
OL Zach Greenberg  Sr
TE Brian Hnat Fr
OL Jeremiah Mawali  Sr
RB Jackson McCarter Fr
WR Chase Miller  Jr
WR Jaylan Sanchez Sr
WR Michael Scott Fr
QB Matthew Sluka  Sr
WR Jamarcus Smith Fr
OL Trent Wilson Fr
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
CB 2 Chauncey Logan Sr
LB 5 Trent Hendrick Sr
S 7 Jacob Thomas Sr
DL 8 Amar Thomas  Jr
S 12 Kye Holmes  Sr
NIC 14 KJ Flowe So
DL 15 Immanuel Bush  Sr
LB 17 Gannon Weathersby Jr
CB 18 Evan Spivey  So
S 22 Chase Regan So
CB 23 Trevell Mullen  Jr
S 24 Phillip Harris  Fr
S 26 Jahquil Batts  Sr
CB 28 Tyjai Hopper  Fr
S 29 Tyler Brown So
CB 30 Justin Eaglin  Jr
NIC 32 DJ Barksdale Jr
NIC 34 Isaiah West  So
S 35 Joshua Prince  Fr
CB 36 Milt Ferguson  Fr
CB 37 Jamaree Seldon  Jr
S 38 Stephen Hollander  Jr
LB 40 Jackson Snyder  So
S 41 George Lovelace  Fr
DL 42 Carter Banks  Jr
DL 44 DJ Cotton Jr.  So
LB 45 Trashon Dye  Fr
LB 46 Immanuel Ezeogu  Fr
S 47 Kevin Kabasele  Fr
DL 48 Greyson Cadd  Jr
LB 51 Danny Reagan  Fr
LB 52 Jackson Hamil  Fr
LB 54 Brandon Fique  Sr
DL 55 Treyvon Adams  Fr
DL 57 Cole Purdy  Fr
DL 59 Micah Pennix  Fr
DL 62 Ibraheem Ramadan  Fr
DL 90 Terry Lockett Jr.  Sr
DL 91 Marcellus Nash  Fr
DL 93 Mychal McMullin  So
DL 95 Sahir West  Fr
DL 98 Samson Ogunade  So
DL Kells Bush  Jr
NIC Kai Callen Fr
CB Chantz Harley  Sr
DL Xavier Holmes  Sr
LB JT Kouame-Yao Sr
S TJ McGill  So
CB Mekhi Rodgers Sr
DL Roy'Marr Thomas Fr
DL Cole Webster Fr
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
K 16 Noe Ruelas  Sr
LS 40 Logan Ketcham Sr
LS 43 Jack Mowrey  So
K 93 Max Lipinski  Fr
K 95 Cristiano Rosa  Jr
LS Josiah Kennard  Sr
P Lexington Matthews  So
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Dean Kennedy (Offensive coordinator / Quarterbacks)
  • Drew Canan (Special teams coordinator / Tight ends)
  • Chris Smith (Offensive line / run game coordinator)
  • Anthony DiMichele (Safeties / recruiting coordinator)
  • Eddie Whitley Jr. (Cornerbacks)
  • Justin Harper (Wide receivers)
  • Zach Sparber (Linebackers)
  • Sam Daniels (Defensive line)
  • David Sims Jr. (Running backs)
  • Kyle Barnes (Nickels)
  • Matt Moran (Assistant special teams)
  • Julio Ayamel (Graduate assistant)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Roster
Last update: January 26, 2025

References

  1. ^ "James Madison Football Transfer Portal". ON3.
  2. ^ "James Madison Dukes 2025 College Football Transfer Portal". 247Sports.
  3. ^ "JMU Football Signs 19 Transfers for 2025 Season". jmusports. January 22, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
  4. ^ "Sun Belt Announces 2025 Football Preseason Awards & Poll". sunbeltsports.org. July 21, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  5. ^ "JMU Predicted as East Favorite, Seven Dukes Named Preseason All-Sun Belt". James Madison University Athletics. July 21, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  6. ^ "2025 James Madison Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
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