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Aggressive JMU football overwhelms Georgia State to stay unbeaten

CATIE HARPER
Daily News-Record
Oct 19, 2026
Oct 19, 2026 Updated 1 hr ago
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The second quarter was barely underway, and James Madison already had Georgia State on its heels.

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20261017_dnr_JMU-Georgia State FTB_1 (DN-R Front) — James Madison wide receiver Michael Scott (17) tries to run through Georgia State cornerback Tyson McCrary (32) during the first half of Saturday's game.
Daniel Lin / DN-R

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20261017_dnr_JMU-Georgia State FTB_4 (DN-R Inside) — James Madison quarterback Camden Coleman (7) fires off a pass.
Daniel Lin / DN-R

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20261017_dnr_JMU-Georgia State FTB_33 (DN-R Inside) — James Madison wide receiver Braeden Wisloski (10) tries to dodge a tackle from Georgia State safety Derrick Maxey III (21).
Daniel Lin / DN-R

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