James Madison Begins the Coach Billy Napier Era with a 20-13 Victory over in-State Foe Liberty
JC Evans threw a touchdown pass and ran for a key first down as JMU held Liberty to 91 rushing yards.
- In Harrisonburg on Saturday, James Madison defeated Liberty 20-13, successfully launching coach Billy Napier's era with the Dukes while handing the Flames an 0-1 start.
- James Madison controlled the first half with quarterback Evans finding Corey Scott for a 5-yard touchdown, building a 17-3 lead before the Flames mounted a second-half rally.
- Liberty outgained the Dukes 321 to 291 in total yards, yet the running game scuffled for just 91 yards on 38 carries. Florida State transfer Kam Davis led with 52 yards.
- "We're very disappointed in the outcome. But I'm not discouraged with this group," Jamey Chadwell said after the game. The Flames failed to convert a crucial fourth-down attempt late in the fourth quarter.
- Liberty returns home next Saturday to face Gardner-Webb, seeking to rebound after the loss in their first trip to Harrisonburg since the 2014 season.
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James Madison begins the coach Billy Napier era with a 20-13 victory over in-state foe Liberty
JC Evans threw for a touchdown and ran for a key first down late in the fourth quarter to help James Madison begin the coach Billy Napier era with a 20-13 victory over in-state foe Liberty.
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HARRISONBURG, Va. (VR) – James Madison scored points on each of its first four drives to earn a 20-13 win over Liberty in the Battle of the Blue Ridge on Saturday at Bridgeforth Stadium. The Dukes (1-0) never trailed, helping Billy Napier secure his first victory as the head coach at JMU. Running back George Pettaway led the way with 15 […]
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