James Madison Dukes @ North Dakota State Bison
FCS Championship - Semifinals
12-2, 5-1 Away
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12-2, 5-1 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | |
NDSU | 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 20 |
13-1, 9-0 Home
20
13-1, 9-0 Home
Game Leaders
210
C. JohnsonQB
25/34, 2 TD, 2 INT
210
165
C. MillerQB
10/19, 2 TD
165
89
L. PalmerRB
18 CAR
89
110
H. LuepkeFB
19 CAR
110
57
S. VanhorseRB
8 REC
57
89
H. LuepkeFB
3 REC, 2 TD
89
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Team Stats
305
Total Yards
339
2
Turnovers
0
18
1st Downs
19
5-25
Penalties
3-25
5/12
3rd Down
5/14
0/0
4th Down
1/1
27:29
Possession
32:31
Game Information
Fargo, ND
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 18 | 19 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-12 | 5-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 305 | 339 |
| Passing | 210 | 165 |
| Comp/Att | 25/34 | 10/19 |
| Yards per pass | 6.2 | 8.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing | 95 | 174 |
| Rushing Attempts | 27 | 43 |
| Yards per rush | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Penalties | 5-25 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 27:29 | 32:31 |
JMU @ NDSU Videos
North Dakota State punches ticket to FCS National Championship
NDSU comes up with epic, one-handed INT
Hunter Luepke restores NDSU's lead with second TD
2025 Standings
FBS
| Sun Belt - East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| James Madison | 8-0 | 12-2 |
| Old Dominion | 6-2 | 10-3 |
| Coastal Carolina | 5-3 | 6-7 |
| Georgia Southern | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Marshall | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| App State | 2-6 | 5-8 |
| Georgia State | 0-8 | 1-11 |
| Sun Belt - West | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | 6-2 | 8-6 |
| Southern Miss | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Louisiana | 5-3 | 6-7 |
| Arkansas State | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Texas State | 3-5 | 7-6 |
| South Alabama | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| UL Monroe | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Mountain West Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Boise State | 6-2 | 9-5 |
| New Mexico | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| San Diego State | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| UNLV | 6-2 | 10-4 |
| Fresno State | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Hawai'i | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Utah State | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Air Force | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Nevada | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Wyoming | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| San José State | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Colorado State | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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