James Madison scores 87 points in victory over Wagner
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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

James Madison defeated Wagner 87-3 on Saturday in a non-conference college football game. The 87-point performance represents the highest score recorded in the current week of college football, surpassing high-scoring efforts by Miami and N.C. State. Formerly a rival of North Dakota State in the FCS, James Madison transitioned to the FBS in 2022 and earned a spot in the College Football Playoff last season. The Dukes are now under the direction of head coach Billy Napier. Meanwhile, North Dakota State recently moved to the FBS following an invitation from the Mountain West Conference. James Madison and North Dakota State remain linked by their history of postseason matchups, and both programs are currently monitoring the race for the Group of Six playoff position within the College Football Playoff.
- •James Madison beat Wagner with a final score of 87-3 on Saturday.
- •The 87 points mark the highest scoring total of the college football week.
- •Billy Napier serves as the current head coach for James Madison.
- •North Dakota State recently joined the Mountain West Conference to begin its FBS era.
- •James Madison and North Dakota State previously competed against each other in multiple FCS playoff games.
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