Billy Napier and JMU's formula for success
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The James Madison Dukes are coasting at 7-0, the only FBS team to do so through seven weeks.
Billy Napier and the Dukes come off a convincing 49-22 win over Georgia State on Saturday, extending Napier's Sun Belt win streak to 19. The streak continues from his time at Louisiana before packing his bags for Florida.
The Dukes' offense averages 42.8 points per game and ranks 18th nationally. They average 461 yards per game and nearly seven yards per play.
NEW: James Madison is the only FBS program in the country 7-0 after Week 7👑 Billy Napier has won 19 Sun Belt conference games in a row. https://t.co/5u2nWRVA73
— On3 (@On3) October 18, 2026
Despite appearing in the CFP last season, James Madison remains unranked but is on track to earn a Group of Five bid if they win the Sun Belt.
James Madison will play App State on Thursday, October 22 (7 p.m. ET, ESPN U).
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