James Madison Edges Washington State 24-20 in Harrisonburg
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Harrisonburg, Va. — James Madison beat Washington State 24-20 Saturday at Bridgeforth Stadium after Wayne Knight’s 58-yard fourth-quarter touchdown put the Dukes ahead. James Madison finished 10-1; Washington State fell to 5-6 and needs a win to reach bowl eligibility. Justin Eaglin returned an interception 37 yards for a first-half touchdown, and Zevi Eckhaus threw and ran for a Washington State touchdown but also threw a first-half pick-six. Game statistics show JMU with 319 total yards to WSU’s 301. The game featured multiple turnovers and a late-game drive stoppage and coaching decisions. Based on 9 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline of Events
- Pre-game previews flagged WSU travel, tackling concerns, and JMU CFP implications.
- Game began with early field-goal exchanges and a Francl interception setting a WSU field goal.
- Justin Eaglin returned an interception 37 yards for a JMU touchdown in the second quarter.
- Zevi Eckhaus scored a rushing touchdown and threw for a touchdown but also had an interception.
- Wayne Knight’s 58-yard fourth-quarter touchdown gave JMU a 24-20 lead; WSU’s final drive stalled.
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James Madison benefited by securing a 24-20 victory, improving to 10-1 and strengthening its Group of Five College Football Playoff candidacy while gaining momentum and national exposure.
Washington State suffered a 24-20 defeat that dropped the program to 5-6, placing bowl eligibility at risk and eliminating an immediate chance to derail James Madison's CFP case.
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