James Madison wide receiver Michael Scott (17) tries to run through Georgia State cornerback Tyson McCrary (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
The JMU Marching Royal Dukes take the field before the start of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
A Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet performs a flyover before the start of an NCAA college football game between James Madison and Georgia State in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
James Madison quarterback Camden Coleman (7) fires off a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
James Madison running back George Pettaway (6) gets tackled by Georgia State defensive lineman Mandjou Berte (99) and safety Deuce Lee (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
James Madison quarterback Camden Coleman (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Streamers fly as James Madison fans celebrate a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
James Madison tight end Cole Keller (0) gets tackled by Georgia State safety Donovan Faria (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Georgia State head coach Dell McGee watches his team against James Madison during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Georgia State running back Qwantavius Wiggins (24) gets tackled by James Madison defensive backs Jayon Harvey (24) and KJ Flowe (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Georgia State tight end Grant Hollier (85) tries to make a catch against James Madison defensive back Jayon Harvey (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
James Madison wide receiver Michael Scott (17) carries a kickoff return up the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
James Madison wide receiver Michael Scott (17) scores a touchdown against Georgia State safety Tre Mittman (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
James Madison wide receiver Michael Scott (17) celebrates with Braeden Wisloski (10) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Georgia State tight end Avion McBride (81) gets tackled by James Madison defensive backs Seth Gathers (31) and KJ Flowe (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Georgia State quarterback Cameran Brown (8) throws a pass out of the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game against James Madison in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
James Madison quarterback JC Evans (1) carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
James Madison head coach Billy Napier watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
James Madison tight end Kd Mosley (13) runs in a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Georgia State wide receiver Isaiah Stone (17) gets tackled by James Madison cornerback Roddrey McWilliams (7) and defensive back Terrence Jones (25) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
James Madison wide receiver Michael Scott (17) gets tackled by Georgia State cornerback Tyson McCrary (32) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Georgia State running back Lanear McCrary Jr. (5) gets tackled by James Madison defensive back Jayon Harvey (24) and linebacker Nakian Jackson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Georgia State wide receiver Rodshaun Dorsey (9) drops a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
James Madison running back Seth Cromwell (34) celebrates after running in a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
James Madison running back Nick Herman (23) tries to make a catch against Georgia State linebacker Kelan Butler (45) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Georgia State safety Tre Mittman (15) latches onto James Madison running back George Pettaway (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
James Madison cornerback LaRon Dues (11) tries to pull in an interception during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
James Madison tight end Kd Mosley (13) gets wrapped up by Georgia State cornerback Darius Johnson Jr. (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
James Madison running back Seth Cromwell (34) gets tackled by Georgia State linebacker Jaden Kelly (28) and safety Keenan Nelson (16) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
James Madison quarterback JC Evans (1) carries the ball through a gap in Georgia State defense during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Georgia State wide receiver Owen Dupree (7) tries to make a catch under pressure from James Madison defensive back Seth Gathers (31) and cornerback LaRon Dues (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
James Madison wide receiver Braeden Wisloski (10) tries to dodge a tackle from Georgia State safety Derrick Maxey III (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Georgia State running back Qwantavius Wiggins (24) gets wrapped up by James Madison cornerback LaRon Dues (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Georgia State quarterback Ayden Pereira (2) gets wrapped up by Georgia State wide receiver DJ Riles (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
James Madison defensive end Kei'trone Simpson (9) springs to his feet after making a tackle on Georgia State quarterback Ayden Pereira (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
The James Madison kicking squad sits together on the bench during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
The James Madison student section cheers on their team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
James Madison head coach Billy Napier shakes hands with Georgia State head coach Dell McGee after an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
James Madison celebrates after defeating Georgia State 49-22 in an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Seven games. Seven wins. JMU scored touchdowns on five of its first six possessions and never let Georgia State get comfortable.
