The 2018 James Madison Dukes football team represented James Madison University during the 2018 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by third-year head coach Mike Houston and played their home games at Bridgeforth Stadium. They were a member of the Colonial Athletic Association (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 East Carolina, 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 Buck Buchanan AwardRashad RobinsonCBSR
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
7 227 Jimmy Moreland CB Washington Redskins
References