James Madison Football Team History
James Madison Dukes
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James Madison
Harrisonburg, VA
Founded: 1908 Stadium: Bridgeforth Stadium Capacity: 25,000 Colors: Purple & Gold Coach: Challace McMillin Conference: Independent-
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1983 Season Highlights |
Challace McMillin enters his 12th season as Head Coach at James Madison. |
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1983 Season |
Date |
Opponent | Score |
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Sat., Sep. 10 | @
Appalachian State
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24 |
20 |
W |
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| Sat., Sep. 17 | @
Virginia
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14 |
21 |
L |
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| Sat., Sep. 24 | vs.
Liberty
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44 |
35 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 1 | vs. Davidson
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50 |
0 |
W |
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| Sat., Oct. 8 | @ Delaware State
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28 |
38 |
L |
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| Sat., Oct. 15 | @ William & Mary
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21 |
24 |
L |
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| Sat., Oct. 22 | vs. Lafayette
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14 |
31 |
L |
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| Sat., Oct. 29 | vs. Delaware
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23 |
26 |
L |
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| Sat., Nov. 5 | @ Richmond
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0 |
32 |
L |
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| Sat., Nov. 12 | @ Shippensburg (PA)
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9 |
29 |
L |
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| Sat., Nov. 19 | vs. Towson
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3 |
10 |
L |
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1983 Season Totals |
Record | 3-8
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Points Scored | 230 |
Scoring Average | 20.9 |
Points Allowed | 266 |
Defense Average | 24.2 |
Opponents Record | 14-19
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Conference Record | 0-0 |
Home Record | 2-3
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Away Record | 1-5
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1983 NCAA Final Rankings |
Rank |
Record |
Source |
was not ranked. |
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1983 All American Awards |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Award |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
1983 All Independent Conference Players |
Player |
Position |
Class |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Team |
Source |
Coming Someday |
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Some records may be incomplete.
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Great Moments in College Football History
The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.