1978 James Madison Dukes football team

American college football season March 2026 August 2023 1978 James Madison Dukes football Independent 8–2 Challace McMillin 7th Madison Stadium The 1978 James Madison Dukes football team was an American football team that represented James Madison University during the 1978 NCAA Division III football season as an independent. Led by seventh-year head coach Challace McMillin, the Dukes compiled a record of 8–2.https://jmusports.com/sports/football/schedule/1978 1978 JMU football schedule James Madison University Athletics March 10, 2023 Schedule September 9 w 1978 Washington and Lee Generals Washington and Lee Madison Stadium Harrisonburg, VA 49–7 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120603255/madison-routs-wl-497/ The Roanoke Times & World News Madison routs W&L 49–7 September 10, 1978 March 10, 2023 Newspapers.com September 16 w 1978 Towson State Tigers Towson State Madison Stadium Harrisonburg, VA 21–14 4,700 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120603533/towson-state-bows-2114-to-madison/ The Baltimore Sun Towson State bows, 21–14, to Madison September 17, 1978 March 10, 2023 Newspapers.com September 23 w y 1978 Hampden–Sydney Tigers Hampden–Sydney Hundley Stadium Hampden Sydney, VA 21–16 4,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120603917/harris-leads-madison-over-hampdensydney/ The Roanoke Times & World News Harris leads Madison over Hampden–Sydney September 24, 1978 March 10, 2023 Newspapers.com September 30 w 1978 Mars Hill Lions Mars Hill Madison Stadium Harrisonburg, VA 24–14 9,800 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120604092/lions-beaten-by-madisons-rally-2414/ Asheville Citizen-Times Lions beaten by Madison's rally, 24–14 October 1, 1978 March 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 7 l y 1978 Salisbury State Sea Gulls Salisbury State Wicomico Stadium Salisbury, MD 9–13 1,200 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120604418/mr-mo-is-on-sea-gulls-sidefinally/ The Daily Times 'Mr. Mo' is on Sea Gulls' side...finally October 8, 1978 March 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 14 l y William & Mary Cary Field Williamsburg, VA rivalry 7–32 14,200–15,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120604675/madison-beaten-327-by-methodical-wm/ Daily Press Madison beaten 32–7 by methodical W&M October 15, 1978 March 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 21 w 1978 Frostburg State Bobcats Frostburg State Madison Stadium Harrisonburg, VA 28–6 9,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120604880/madison-28-frostburg-6/ The Baltimore Sun Madison 28, Frostburg 6 October 22, 1978 March 10, 2023 Newspapers.com October 28 w y 1978 Randolph–Macon Yellow Jackets Randolph–Macon Day Field Ashland, VA 21–10 1,100–2,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120605183/jackets-lose-key-backs-game-to-madison/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Jackets lose key backs, game to Madison 21–10 October 29, 1978 March 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 4 w 1978 Shippensburg Red Raiders Shippensburg Madison Stadium Harrisonburg, VA 14–0 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120605442/dukes-top-raiders/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Dukes top Raiders November 5, 1978 March 10, 2023 Newspapers.com November 11 w y 1978 Emory and Henry Wasps Emory and Henry Fullerton Field Emory, VA 42–12 3,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120605774/james-madison-42-emory-henry-12/ Kingsport Times-News James Madison 42, Emory & Henry 12 November 12, 1978 March 10, 2023 Newspapers.com Final 1978 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (James Madison) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/317/stats/13635 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 2, 2024 References James Madison Category:James Madison Dukes football seasons James Madison Dukes football