FAQ?
How elite is JMU’s athletic program?
From the football team’s consistent FCS success to the lacrosse team’s national title to the softball team’s Women’s College World Series run, JMU’s athletic programs are elite at the mid-major level. The one notable exception has been the men’s basketball program.
Why is JMU not in the NCAA Tournament?
Injuries were among the factors that derailed the 2021-22 season, and the CAA banning JMU from the conference tournament kept fans from possibly seeing the program return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013.
Is Appalachian State the home team in JMU games?
Appalachian State is listed as the home team — a silly technicality — but all history suggests the Dukes will feel more at home Saturday. JMU has outscored Appalachian State, which is famous for barely beating Michigan one time, 35-11 in the last 30 minutes of football played between the two teams.
Can JMU beat Appalachian State in the last 30 minutes?
JMU has outscored Appalachian State, which is famous for barely beating Michigan one time, 35-11 in the last 30 minutes of football played between the two teams. If you expand that pace over 60 minutes, history says JMU should defeat Appalachian State 70-22.