Troy running back Jaheim Merriweather (3) gets wrapped up by James Madison linebacker Nakian Jackson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
James Madison takes the field before the start an NCAA college football game against Troy in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
Troy quarterback Tucker Kilcrease (10) tries to escape from James Madison defensive end Amar Thomas (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record Via AP)
Troy wide receiver Noreel White (4) tries to make a catch under pressure from James Madison cornerback DJ Kelly (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
James Madison quarterback Camden Coleman (7) gets tackled by Troy linebacker Keno Jones (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
James Madison quarterback Camden Coleman (7) carries the ball through traffic during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
James Madison quarterback Camden Coleman (7) gets tackled by Troy defensive end Donnie Smith (22) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
Troy quarterback Tucker Kilcrease (10) tries to run around James Madison defensive end Danny Royster (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
James Madison defensive end Danny Royster (17) hypes up the crowd during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
Troy running back Jaheim Merriweather (3) tries to shake off James Madison linebacker Nakian Jackson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
James Madison running back Nick Herman (23) tries to avoid Troy safety Marcus Goree Jr. (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
Troy head coach Gerad Parker yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against James Madison in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
James Madison tight end Turner Schmidt (98) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
Troy wide receiver Jace Petty (17) makes a catch under pressure from James Madison cornerback LaRon Dues (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
Troy wide receiver Howard Kinchen (18) misses a catch under pressure from James Madison cornerback DJ Kelly (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
Troy running back Jaheim Merriweather (3) tries to leap into the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game against James Madison in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
Former James Madison Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne leads the crowd in a cheer during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
James Madison quarterback JC Evans (1) fires a pass up the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
James Madison running back Seth Cromwell (34) looks for an opening against Troy safety Justin Powe (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
James Madison wide receiver Noah Grevious (11) gets tackled by Troy defensive back Jordan Perry (18) and safety Jamarion Keyes (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
James Madison wide receiver Michael Scott (17) gets wrapped up by Troy safety Justin Powe (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
James Madison head coach Billy Napier welcomes James Madison tight end Cole Keller (0) back to the bench after a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
James Madison fans cheer on their team for the camera during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
Troy wide receiver Noreel White (4) gets sandwiched between James Madison defensive back Chase Regan (22) and cornerback Jamal Olford (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
James Madison wide receiver Michael Scott (17) fumbles the ball as he gets tackled by Troy safeties Doug Nelson (3) and Jamarion Keyes (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
James Madison quarterback Camden Coleman (7) winds up a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
James Madison defensive end Amar Thomas (8) celebrates after making a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
James Madison wide receiver Michael Scott (17) tries to make a catch under pressure from Troy safety Justin Powe (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
James Madison wide receiver Jeremiah Harrison (8) fumbles the ball after taking a hit from Troy linebacker Keno Jones (15) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
Troy running back Jaheim Merriweather (3) tries to escape from James Madison defensive back Seth Gathers (31) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
Troy running back Jaheim Merriweather (3) gets tackled by James Madison defensive end Kei'trone Simpson (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
James Madison wide receiver Jeremiah Harrison (8) gets tripped up by Troy linebacker Keno Jones (15) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
Troy safety Justin Powe (6) wraps up James Madison running back Seth Cromwell (34) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
Troy quarterback Tucker Kilcrease (10) finds a gap in James Madison defense during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
Troy quarterback Tucker Kilcrease (10) gets tackled by James Madison cornerback DJ Kelly (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
Troy quarterback Tucker Kilcrease (10) carries the ball out of the end zone as James Madison defensive end Amar Thomas (8) tries to close in during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
James Madison running back Seth Cromwell (34) gets tackled by Troy defensive lineman Ty Clemons (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
Troy safety Justin Powe (6) strips the ball from James Madison tight end Cole Keller (0) as he lands in the end zone during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Harrisonburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
