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A couple of (former) bloggers who now channel their JMU sports obsession into a podcast. Go Dukes!
Happy Thanksgiving! We’re extremely grateful to be a part of this JMU community.
a mascot wearing a purple crown and a gray costume
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media.tenor.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! We’re extremely grateful to be a part of this JMU community.
New episode is up so you can listen when you’re traveling, or at the Thanksgiving table if your family is a bunch of freaks.
Perfect At Home
Podcast Episode · JMU Sports Blog · 11/25/2025 · 1h
podcasts.apple.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
New episode is up so you can listen when you’re traveling, or at the Thanksgiving table if your family is a bunch of freaks.
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The best thing about college football coaching searches is that anyone can just throw something at the wall, get some engagement, and never speak of it again.
Full blown silly season is here, folks.
Full blown silly season is here, folks.
November 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The best thing about college football coaching searches is that anyone can just throw something at the wall, get some engagement, and never speak of it again.
Full blown silly season is here, folks.
Full blown silly season is here, folks.
Sober analysis, but I agree. JMU fans can do whatever they want, but I’m personally accepting that the Dukes are a long shot and rooting like hell they defy the odds, instead of arguing about everything.
There weren't a lot of picture-changing results this week, but Oregon feels like a safe bet after the USC win, and it wasn't a great day for James Madison.
That and more in the CFP Vibe Check.
www.cbssports.com/college-foot...
That and more in the CFP Vibe Check.
www.cbssports.com/college-foot...
College Football Playoff picture: James Madison's uphill battle to make field
The Dukes don't join the list of five other CFP contenders we've officially declared dead, but they needed more help Saturday and a larger margin of victory.
www.cbssports.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Sober analysis, but I agree. JMU fans can do whatever they want, but I’m personally accepting that the Dukes are a long shot and rooting like hell they defy the odds, instead of arguing about everything.
Good morning. Beat Coastal!
November 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Good morning. Beat Coastal!
JMU fans in anticipation of the CFP announcement.
November 18, 2025 at 11:40 PM
JMU fans in anticipation of the CFP announcement.
New episode is up. Not sure what to say. We ramble like we always do.
Dukes Get Revenge Against App State
Podcast Episode · JMU Sports Blog · 11/18/2025 · 1h 4m
podcasts.apple.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
New episode is up. Not sure what to say. We ramble like we always do.
Coach with ceiling of “almost contender” joins program with a ceiling of “almost contender.” Good deal.
NEWS: Virginia Tech is finalizing a deal to hire James Franklin as its new head football coach, a person briefed on the negotiations tells @chrisvannini.com.
November 17, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Coach with ceiling of “almost contender” joins program with a ceiling of “almost contender.” Good deal.
Still kinda in shock that the in stadium entertainment during a TO was 4 people pretending to be a barbershop quartet while Duke Dog literally shaved a dude’s head.
November 15, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Still kinda in shock that the in stadium entertainment during a TO was 4 people pretending to be a barbershop quartet while Duke Dog literally shaved a dude’s head.
Good morning and Go Navy!
November 14, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Good morning and Go Navy!
The announcer just said “This could have been really bad for Troy.” Um, they’re down 33-0. Someone please explain where the dividing line between “bad” and “really bad” is.
November 14, 2025 at 3:51 AM
The announcer just said “This could have been really bad for Troy.” Um, they’re down 33-0. Someone please explain where the dividing line between “bad” and “really bad” is.
MACtion is cool and all, but they should really find a way so that every weeknight game is a snow game.
November 13, 2025 at 3:22 AM
MACtion is cool and all, but they should really find a way so that every weeknight game is a snow game.
Committee confirmed what we already knew, an AAC champ that runs the table has the inside track on the CFP. JMU needs to win out and pray for AAC chaos. Or a 4 loss Duke winning the ACC.
November 12, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Committee confirmed what we already knew, an AAC champ that runs the table has the inside track on the CFP. JMU needs to win out and pray for AAC chaos. Or a 4 loss Duke winning the ACC.
New episode is up wherever you get your podcasts. Or maybe we uploaded an old episode like we did last week. Only one way to find out.
They Ranked the Dukes
Podcast Episode · JMU Sports Blog · 11/10/2025 · 55m
podcasts.apple.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
New episode is up wherever you get your podcasts. Or maybe we uploaded an old episode like we did last week. Only one way to find out.
Dukes win! Be gracious and donate to fight food insecurity. Text “GODUKES” to 707070 or click below to contribute.
Big game against Marshall, so let’s channel the enthusiasm to help those in need. Donate to Facing Hunger Foodbank, which provides meals to those in need around KY, OH, & WV, including Marshall’s hometown of Huntington. www.pledge.to/dukes-stomp-...
Dukes Stomp Hunger
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November 8, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Dukes win! Be gracious and donate to fight food insecurity. Text “GODUKES” to 707070 or click below to contribute.
Whoo-boy! Should’ve gone down, but that was one heck of a play. Dukes gonna win of the D makes a stop.
November 8, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Whoo-boy! Should’ve gone down, but that was one heck of a play. Dukes gonna win of the D makes a stop.
“Ugh. Why so many deep shots?”
Nevermind
Nevermind
November 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
“Ugh. Why so many deep shots?”
Nevermind
Nevermind
That Wayne Knight catch and run was so beautiful it could bring tears to our eyes.
November 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
That Wayne Knight catch and run was so beautiful it could bring tears to our eyes.
Some PI penalties should be more than 15 yards.
November 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Some PI penalties should be more than 15 yards.
Love that drive. Just what the Dukes needed.
November 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Love that drive. Just what the Dukes needed.
The best part of this is Hitschler joking about halftime adjustments being a factor.
Bob Chesney climbed ladder to coach a CFP contender — is a Power 4 job next?
The Dukes have a 25 percent chance to make the Playoff, according to The Athletic’s projection model, second among Group of 5 schools.
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The best part of this is Hitschler joking about halftime adjustments being a factor.
We're so grateful for everyone's generosity. You've donated $1,470 so far, which will provide over 13,000 meals for those in need!!
Any little bit makes a difference and there's still plenty of time to help.
Any little bit makes a difference and there's still plenty of time to help.
Big game against Marshall, so let’s channel the enthusiasm to help those in need. Donate to Facing Hunger Foodbank, which provides meals to those in need around KY, OH, & WV, including Marshall’s hometown of Huntington. www.pledge.to/dukes-stomp-...
Dukes Stomp Hunger
www.pledge.to
November 7, 2025 at 1:49 AM
We're so grateful for everyone's generosity. You've donated $1,470 so far, which will provide over 13,000 meals for those in need!!
Any little bit makes a difference and there's still plenty of time to help.
Any little bit makes a difference and there's still plenty of time to help.
Brady when presented with 2 options about anything at all.
November 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Brady when presented with 2 options about anything at all.
Big game against Marshall, so let’s channel the enthusiasm to help those in need. Donate to Facing Hunger Foodbank, which provides meals to those in need around KY, OH, & WV, including Marshall’s hometown of Huntington. www.pledge.to/dukes-stomp-...
Dukes Stomp Hunger
www.pledge.to
November 4, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Big game against Marshall, so let’s channel the enthusiasm to help those in need. Donate to Facing Hunger Foodbank, which provides meals to those in need around KY, OH, & WV, including Marshall’s hometown of Huntington. www.pledge.to/dukes-stomp-...