James Madison Dukes
Sun Belt
12-2
Record (9-0 conf.)
20.91
SER — #12 FBS
Final 2025 Season
12-2
Record
20.91
Final SER (#12 FBS)
9.69
Offense
11.22
Defense
First Round: Lost 34-51 at Oregon
SER History — 2014 to 2025
2026 Schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sat, Sept. 5 | 12:00 PM ET | Home | Bridgeforth Stadium | |
| Week 2 | Sat, Sept. 12 | 3:30 PM ET |
Wagner
|
Home | Bridgeforth Stadium |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | 10:00 PM ET | Away | Snapdragon Stadium | |
| Week 4 | Sat, Sept. 26 | Time TBD | Away | S.B. Ballard Stadium | |
| Week 5 | Sat, Oct. 3 | Time TBD | Home | Bridgeforth Stadium | |
| Week 6 | Sat, Oct. 10 | Time TBD | Away | Allen E. Paulson Stadium | |
| Week 7 | Sat, Oct. 17 | Time TBD | Home | Bridgeforth Stadium | |
| Week 8 | Thu, Oct. 22 | 7:00 PM ET | Away | Kidd Brewer Stadium | |
| Week 9 | Thu, Oct. 29 | 7:30 PM ET | Home | Bridgeforth Stadium | |
| Week 10 | Thu, Nov. 5 | 8:00 PM ET | Away | M. M. Roberts Stadium | |
| Week 11 | Sat, Nov. 14 | 12:00 PM ET | Away | Pratt & Whitney Stadium | |
| Week 13 | Sat, Nov. 28 | Time TBD | Home | Bridgeforth Stadium |
Roster Quality — 2026
Preseason projections based on current roster data — updated as rosters change.
0.57
RQI
8.0%
Returning Production
16.6
Experience Index
30
Transfer Count
20.91
Prior Year SER
Important: RQI represents a calculated floor — the minimum expected roster quality based on returning experience and production. It does not account for player development, incoming recruiting classes, coaching changes, or scheme fit. Teams can and do outperform this baseline.