James Madison football ties FBS scoring record with 87 points against Wagner

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James Madison football ties FBS scoring record with 87 points against Wagner
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James Madison defeated Wagner 87-3 on Saturday, matching the FBS record for most points scored in a single game. The Dukes tallied 12 touchdowns and 588 total yards in the victory, while securing a margin of 84 points. Scoring production included three touchdowns from punt returns and contributions from quarterbacks Camden Coleman and Arrington Maiden, who both surpassed 100 passing yards. The team, coached by Billy Napier in his first season, moves forward after winning a conference title and appearing in the College Football Playoff last year. The previous record for most points in an FBS game was set by South Alabama on September 12, 2024, in a win over Northwestern State.

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  • James Madison scored 87 points to tie the FBS record for most points in a game.
  • The Dukes defeated Wagner 87-3 to achieve an 84-point margin of victory.
  • Michael Scott accounted for three touchdowns, including two punt returns.
  • Nick Herman and George Pettaway combined for five rushing touchdowns.
  • The program is now led by head coach Billy Napier.
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  • 9:38 PMYahoo SportsJMU football drops 87 points on Wagner, tying record for most points by an FBS team
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The Dukes matched a record set by South Alabama exactly 2 years ago.

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