James Madison builds 52-0 halftime lead, beats Robert Morris
HARRISONBURG, Va. -- Ben DiNucci accounted for a career-high five touchdowns and James Madison eased by Robert Morris 73-7 on Thursday night in a game played early because of Hurricane Florence.
James Madison (2-1), ranked No. 2 in the FCS coaches' poll, tied a program record with 52 points in the first half.
Marcus Marshall went in motion and took a short pass 39 yards to open the scoring. DiNucci made it 14-0 on a short sneak after Cardon Johnson highlighted the drive with a 21-yard run. DiNucci found Kyndel Dean wide open in the back of the end zone for a 15-yard score and a 21-0 first-quarter lead.
DiNucci's 17-yard scramble made it 28-0 and he threw an 8-yarder to Riley Stapleton on their next possession. Jimmy Moreland became James Madison's career leader with 15 interceptions on a second-quarter pick-6 and Percy Agyei-Obese scored with 24 seconds left before halftime for a 52-0 lead.
DiNucci was 14-of-17 passing for 184 yards and three touchdowns, and he carried it seven times for 39 yards and two scores.
Robert Morris (1-2) was outgained 391-82 in the first half and 667-223 overall.
Game Information
2024 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Duquesne | 5-0 | 8-2 |
| Central Connecticut | 4-1 | 6-5 |
| Robert Morris | 3-2 | 6-5 |
| Wagner | 2-3 | 4-7 |
| Long Island University | 2-3 | 3-8 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 2-4 | 4-6 |
| Mercyhurst | 0-0 | 3-7 |
| Stonehill | 0-5 | 1-9 |
2024 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 5-1 | 7-3 |
| Georgia Southern | 4-2 | 6-4 |
| James Madison | 4-2 | 8-2 |
| Old Dominion | 3-3 | 4-6 |
| Coastal Carolina | 2-4 | 5-5 |
| App State | 2-4 | 4-5 |
| Georgia State | 0-6 | 2-8 |
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 5-1 | 8-2 |
| Texas State | 4-2 | 6-4 |
| Arkansas State | 4-2 | 6-4 |
| South Alabama | 4-2 | 5-5 |
| UL Monroe | 3-3 | 5-5 |
| Troy | 2-4 | 3-7 |
| Southern Miss | 0-6 | 1-9 |
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