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JMU Ties NCAA Record with 3 Punt-Return TDs, Scores Program Record in 87-3 Win over Wagner
Michael Scott scored two punt-return touchdowns as James Madison scored on 10 of 12 possessions and set a program record for points.
- On Saturday, James Madison defeated Wagner 87-3, as Michael Scott returned two punts for touchdowns and Miles Halbert returned a blocked punt for another score, tying the NCAA record for punt-return TDs.
- The Dukes scored at least 21 points in every quarter, scoring on 10 of 12 possessions to set a program record with an 84-point margin of victory over their previous scoring high.
- George Pettaway rushed for three touchdowns while Nick Herman added 132 yards and two scores; Camden Coleman passed for 171 yards and Arrington Maiden threw two touchdowns.
- Because of the threat of inclement weather, officials moved the game up 3 1/2 hours, and James Madison now travels to San Diego State next Saturday.
- The three punt-return touchdowns tied an NCAA record last set by USC against California in 2013, surpassing the Dukes' previous scoring high from an 84-7 win over Rhode Island in 2016.
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JMU ties NCAA record with 3 punt-return TDs, scores program record in 87-3 win over Wagner
Michael Scott returned two punts for touchdowns and Miles Halbert blocked and returned another for a score as James Madison rolled past Wagner 87-3 on Saturday, tying the NCAA record for punt-return TDs and setting a program record for points
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