The 2018 James Madison Dukes football team represented

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during the

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. They were led by third-year head coach Mike Houston and played their home games at

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. They were a member of the

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(CAA). They finished the season 9–4, 6–2 in CAA play to finish in second place. They received an at-large bid to the FCS Playoffs where they defeated Delaware in the first round before losing to Colgate in the second round. On December 7, 2018, Mike Houston was formally announced and hired as the next coach of

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, alongside nine staff members.

Preseason

CAA Poll

In the CAA preseason poll released on July 24, 2018, the Dukes were predicted to win the CAA championship.

Preseason All-CAA Team

The Dukes had six players selected to the preseason all-CAA team, including cornerback Rashad Robinson being selected as preseason defensive player of the year. Offense Marcus Marshall – RB Jahee Jackson – OL Defense Darrious Carter – DL Jimmy Moreland – DB Rashad Robinson – DB Special teams Harry O'Kelly – P

Award watch lists

Schedule

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Game summaries

At NC State

At Norfolk State

Due to inclement weather, the JMU–Norfolk State game was mutually ended after the first quarter.

Robert Morris

William & Mary

At Richmond

Elon

At Villanova

Stony Brook

At New Hampshire

Rhode Island

At Towson

FCS Playoffs

Delaware–First Round

At Colgate–Second Round

Ranking movements

Players drafted into the NFL

References

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James Madison Dukes football seasons

James Madison Dukes football The James Madison Dukes football program represents James Madison University in the sport of American football. The Dukes compete in the NCAA Division I NCAA Division I#Football Bowl Subdivision, Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) as a member of th ...