James Madison wide receiver Michael Scott (17) runs a long kickoff return during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wagner in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
The JMU Marching Royal Dukes take the field before the start of an NCAA college football game against Wagner in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison takes the field before the start of an NCAA college football game against Wagner in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison running back Nick Herman (23) escapes from Wagner linebacker Brendan Leal (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
Streamers fly through the air as fans celebrate a James Madison touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wagner in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
Wagner quarterback Benjamin Newman (10) gets tackled by James Madison linebacker Nakian Jackson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison wide receiver Miles Halbert (43) blocks a punt from Wagner punter Vincent Muscillo (98) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison wide receiver Miles Halbert (43) picks up a punt he blocked to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wagner in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison linebacker JT Hooten (15) tackles Wagner quarterback Benjamin Newman (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
Wagner head coach Tom Masella watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against James Madison in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
Wagner wide receiver Zion Fowler-El (1) misses a catch under pressure from James Madison linebacker JT Hooten (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison running back George Pettaway (6) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wagner in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
Wagner wide receiver Karlos Grier (13) gets tackled by James Madison wide receiver Miles Halbert (43) on a kickoff return during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison defensive back Jayon Harvey (24) tackles Wagner quarterback Benjamin Newman (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison quarterback Camden Coleman (7) fires off a pass as he gets tackled by Wagner defensive lineman Kahmari Valentine (56) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison head coach Billy Napier watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wagner in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
Wagner wide receiver Malik Redd (2) gets tackled by a mob of James Madison defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
The ball pops loose after a James Madison sack during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wagner in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison running back George Pettaway (6) gets tackled by Wagner defensive lineman Jordan Gaston (44) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
Wagner running back Uriah Maynard (28) gets tackled by James Madison defensive lineman Jakolbi Wilson (91) and linebacker Gannon Weathersby (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison linebacker Gannon Weathersby (3) makes the tackle on Wagner wide receiver Zion Fowler-El (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison wide receiver Michael Scott (17) runs the ball up the field against Wagner defensive back Julio Tatis (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison running back Nick Herman (23) gets lifted into the air by offensive lineman Deacon Rawls (71) after running in a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wagner in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison wide receiver Jayden Mines (2) celebrates after recovering a fumbled punt catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wagner in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison quarterback Camden Coleman (7) fires off a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
Wagner head coach Tom Masella holds the hand of Wagner defensive back Alim Parks (29) as he is stabilized after an ankle injury during the first half of an NCAA college football game against James Madison in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison head coach Billy Napier signals to his kicking team as they line up for an extra point during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wagner in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison linebacker JT Kouame-Yao (42) closes in for the tackle on Wagner running back Shawn James (33) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
Wagner wide receiver Malik Redd (2) gets tackled by a mob of James Madison defenders during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison quarterback Arrington Maiden (5) fires off a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison wide receiver Michael Scott (17) comes away with a catch against Wagner cornerback Jaiden Brooks (31) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison running back Jackson McCarter (21) finds a gap in Wagner defense during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison quarterback Arrington Maiden (5) winds up a pass under pressure from Wagner defensive lineman Jalil Smith (91) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison running back Jackson McCarter (21) carries the ball up the field against Wagner defensive lineman Nathan Moorehead (90) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison defensive lineman Kevin Roberts (5) and defensive end Danny Royster (17) team up for the tackle on Wagner running back Andrew Ransome (34) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison defensive back Terrence Jones (25) and edge Turner Schmidt (98) team up for a tackle against Wagner running back Andrew Ransome (34) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
The JMU Marching Royal Dukes dance in the stands during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wagner in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison running back George Pettaway (6) celebrates with quarterback JC Evans (1) as the clock winds down on the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wagner in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison tight end Kd Mosley (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wagner in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison running back Phoenix Donghia (27) finds a gap in Wagner defense during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
James Madison running back Phoenix Donghia (27) gets tackled by Wagner linebacker Joseph Ramjas (37) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
Wagner head coach Tom Masella, left, and James Madison head coach Billy Napier shake hands at the end of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
Blocked punts, return touchdowns and plenty more. JMU found just about every way imaginable to score against Wagner.
