One week in the past, Louisiana Tech joined the uncommon 80-point membership, turning into the 14th group within the twenty first century to attain fourscore. And given the infrequency of 80, who knew when the following such efficiency would come alongside?
We hadn’t seen a number of 80-point showings in a single season since 2014, however that streak all of the sudden led to Week 2 when James Madison blitzed FCS opponent Wagner in 87-3 style.
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James Madison’s 87 factors had been tied for probably the most by any FBS group since 1991. South Alabama scored 87 towards FCS competitors in 2024 and Western Kentucky (which was in the course of a transition section from FCS to FBS) scored 87 towards NAIA competitors in 2007. The newest occasion of a group eclipsing 87 was Oct. 5, 1991, when Fresno State dealt with New Mexico, 94-17.
Moreover, James Madison gained by 84 factors, which was the biggest margin of victory by any group since Oregon defeated former FCS program Savannah State, 84-0, in 2012. In addition to WKU’s 87-point victory over NAIA competitors in 2007, the final victory exceeding 84 factors transpired in 1968, when Houston obliterated Tulsa, 100-6. Thus, Harrisonburg, VA showcased fairly the historic blowout Saturday, particularly by modern-day requirements.
Listed here are all 16 situations of FBS groups scoring 80 factors or larger since Fresno State recorded the latest 90-point recreation in 1991. The final three 80-point performances all belong to Solar Belt groups.
Date
Winner
Factors
Loser
Factors
Sept. 12, 2026
James Madison
87
Wagner (FCS)
3
Sept. 5, 2026
Louisiana Tech
80
Northwestern State (FCS)
6
Sept. 12, 2024
South Alabama
87
Northwestern State (FCS)
10
Sept. 2, 2023
Oregon
81
Portland State (FCS)
7
Sept. 26, 2015
UNLV
80
Idaho State (FCS)
8
Oct. 25, 2014
TCU
82
Texas Tech
27
Sept. 6, 2014
Georgia Southern
83
Savannah State (FCS)
9
Nov. 23, 2013
Florida State
80
Idaho
14
Nov. 23, 2013
North Carolina
80
Outdated Dominion (FCS)
20
Sept. 1, 2012
Oklahoma State
84
Savannah State (FCS)
0
Nov. 13, 2010
Wisconsin
83
Indiana
20
Sept. 6, 2008
Arkansas State
83
Texas Southern (FCS)
10
Sept. 8, 2007
Western Kentucky
87
West Virginia Tech (NAIA)
0
Sept. 17, 2005
Texas Tech
80
Sam Houston (FCS)
21
Nov. 3, 2001
West Virginia
80
Rutgers
7
Sept. 6, 1997
Florida
82
Central Michigan
6
Right here is James Madison’s scoring breakdown on a gentle path to 87 factors:
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1Q, 13:31 — 9-yard blocked punt return TD, 7-3
1Q, 7:46 — 1-yard dashing TD, 14-3
1Q, 1:16 — 1-yard dashing TD, 21-3
2Q, 13:09 — 32-yard dashing TD, 28-3
2Q, 7:59 — 15-yard dashing TD, 35-3
2Q, 1:00 — 76-yard punt return TD, 42-3
3Q, 14:20 — 77-yard dashing TD, 49-3
3Q, 12:04 — 69-yard punt return TD, 56-3
3Q, 8:22 — 18-yard passing TD, 63-3
3Q, 1:52 — 46-yard FG, 66-6
4Q, 14:39 — 20-yard passing TD, 73-3
4Q, 6:48 — 44-yard passing TD, 80-3
4Q, 0:22 — 1-yard dashing TD, 87-3
Sure, James Madison scored three separate touchdowns on punt returns, though the primary one was primarily a blocked punt — placing a success on the punter earlier than he may boot the ball away. Moreover, the Dukes had 56 factors earlier than they even managed their first passing landing of the sport. Whereas most groups sometimes run the ball in rubbish time, James Madison scored tthree of its closing 4 touchdowns by means of the air.
The Dukes failed to attain on two possessions, and so they had been back-to-back drives within the second quarter. After a fast three-and-out, James Madison punted away to Wagner. Nonetheless, Wagner muffed the punt and JMU recovered 27 yards away from the tip zone. The Dukes could not capitalize on that chance both, fumbling on 4th and 1 for a turnover on downs.
Total, JMU scored 9 touchdowns and one area aim on 12 offensive possessions, together with its three particular groups touchdowns. And the Dukes did this all with out their beginning quarterback JC Evans, who was sidelined as a consequence of a decrease physique harm. Camden Coleman acquired the beginning and threw for one landing, whereas Memphis switch Arrington Maiden was liable for the 2 fourth quarter passing touchdowns. The run recreation was managed by Nick Herman, who posted 132 dashing yards and two touchdowns, and George Pettaway, who added 52 yards and three scores.
James Madison out-gained Wagner, 588-204, in what was probably the most lopsided displaying involving a full FBS member since Neil Armstrong walked on the moon.
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If there’s one play that finest describes the result of this recreation, it is this:
