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McFeely FCS2FBS: Once chasing NDSU, James Madison has already struck FBS gold
["Mike Mcfeely Is A Columnist For The Forum Of Fargo-Moorhead. He Began Working For The Forum In The While He Was A Student Studying Journalism At Minnesota State University Moorhead. He'S Been With The Forum Full Time Since", 'Minus A Six-Year Hiatus When He Hosted A Local Radio Talk-Show.']
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FARGO — There was a time when both schools were FCS that James Madison was chasing North Dakota State.
James Madison in FBS James Madison won two national titles in FCS, winning 24 playoff games in 18 postseason appearances.
NDSU played James Madison five times in FCS, going 4-1:2011 — NDSU 26, JMU 14 (FCS second round)2016 — JMU 27, NDSU 17 (FCS semifinals)2017 — NDSU 17, JMU 13 (FCS championship)2019 — NDSU 28, JMU 20 (FCS championship)2021 — NDSU 20, JMU 14 (FCS semifinals) In four years in FBS, James Madison is 40-9 (.816) and 25-7 in the Sun Belt (.781).
But James Madison, when they went FBS, they had to bring in a different kind of talent to be able compete at FBS.
James Madison AthleticsSproles said the coaching, facilities and accoutrements were similar at NDSU and James Madison.