James Madison Football Team History
James Madison Dukes
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James Madison
Harrisonburg, VA
Founded: 1908 Stadium: Bridgeforth Stadium Capacity: 25,000 Colors: Purple & Gold Coach: Challace McMillin Conference: Independent-
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1983 Season Highlights |
Challace McMillin enters his 12th season as Head Coach at James Madison. |
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1983 Season |
Date |
Opponent | Score |
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Sat., Sep. 10 | @
Appalachian State
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24 |
20 |
W |
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| Sat., Sep. 17 | @
Virginia
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14 |
21 |
L |
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| Sat., Sep. 24 | vs.
Liberty
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44 |
35 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 1 | vs. Davidson
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50 |
0 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 8 | @ Delaware State
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28 |
38 |
L |
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| Sat., Oct. 15 | @ William & Mary
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21 |
24 |
L |
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| Sat., Oct. 22 | vs. Lafayette
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14 |
31 |
L |
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| Sat., Oct. 29 | vs. Delaware
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23 |
26 |
L |
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| Sat., Nov. 5 | @ Richmond
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0 |
32 |
L |
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| Sat., Nov. 12 | @ Shippensburg (PA)
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9 |
29 |
L |
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| Sat., Nov. 19 | vs. Towson
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3 |
10 |
L |
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1983 Season Totals |
Record | 3-8
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Points Scored | 230 |
Scoring Average | 20.9 |
Points Allowed | 266 |
Defense Average | 24.2 |
Opponents Record | 14-19
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Conference Record | 0-0 |
Home Record | 2-3
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Away Record | 1-5
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1983 NCAA Final Rankings |
Rank |
Record |
Source |
was not ranked. |
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1983 All American Awards |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Award |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
1983 All Independent Conference Players |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
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Some records may be incomplete.
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Great Moments in College Football History
In the 1940s, college football teams competed for the Oil Bowl, the Salad Bowl and the Raisin Bowl, which were all played on New Year's Day.