James Madison has 6 rushing TDs in 45-10 victory
ELON, N.C. -- Latrele Palmer and Solomon Vanhorse ran for two scores each, part of James Madison's six rushing touchdowns, as the second-ranked Dukes rolled past Elon 45-10 on Saturday.
Elon's Davis Cheek connected with Avery Jones for a 66-yard touchdown in the opening minute, but James Madison (4-1, Colonial Athletic Association) scored the next 38 points until Skyler Davis kicked a career-long 50-yard field goal to make it 38-10 early in the fourth quarter.
Ben DiNucci ran for a score and passed for 185 yards and moved into the Dukes' career top-10 list for passing yards at 3,341. Ethan Ratke broke a first-place tie for most career field goals at JMU with his 40th. Jawon Hamilton led the Dukes' 336-yard rushing attack with 81 yards. The Dukes outgained Elon 521-227.
John Daka had two of JMU's five sacks. Rashad Robinson made his 11th career interception, tying for seventh at JMU.
The Dukes avenged their lone loss in their eight-game series with the No. 24 Phoenix (2-3, 1-1) after Elon beat then-No. 2 JMU 27-24 last season. Curt Cignetti is in his first season as JMU's coach after guiding Elon the last two seasons.
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2024 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion | 3-1 | 4-4 |
| Georgia Southern | 3-1 | 5-3 |
| Marshall | 2-1 | 4-3 |
| James Madison | 2-2 | 6-2 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-2 | 4-3 |
| App State | 1-3 | 3-4 |
| Georgia State | 0-4 | 2-6 |
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 4-0 | 7-1 |
| Arkansas State | 3-1 | 5-3 |
| South Alabama | 3-1 | 4-4 |
| UL Monroe | 3-1 | 5-2 |
| Texas State | 2-2 | 4-4 |
| Southern Miss | 0-4 | 1-7 |
| Troy | 0-4 | 1-7 |
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| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 4-0 | 7-1 |
| Richmond | 4-0 | 6-2 |
| Delaware | 4-1 | 7-1 |
| Villanova | 3-1 | 6-2 |
| Stony Brook | 3-1 | 6-2 |
| Towson | 2-2 | 4-4 |
| William & Mary | 2-2 | 5-3 |
| Hampton | 2-2 | 5-3 |
| Monmouth | 2-2 | 4-4 |
| New Hampshire | 2-2 | 4-4 |
| Maine | 2-3 | 4-5 |
| Elon | 1-3 | 2-6 |
| Campbell | 1-3 | 3-5 |
| UAlbany | 1-3 | 3-5 |
| Bryant | 0-4 | 2-6 |
| North Carolina A&T | 0-4 | 1-7 |
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