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Adeyi came out of nowhere to be one of UNT's most productive running backs last season. The former Mansfield Legacy standout transferred in from Division II Harding ahead of last season and quickly worked his way into UNT's plans. He rolled up 496 rushing yards and six touchdowns, making him UNT's third leading rusher in a deep and talented backfield. Adeyi rushed for 99 yards in a loss to Liberty. He scored two touchdowns in UNT's win over Rice, including the game-winner on a 1-yard plunge in overtime. - Denton Record

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RB Ayo Adeyi, James Madison
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05/07/22 - Nehki Meredith, rJr/2026, James Madison, 5-09, 177 (DS#999 CB) + More +

Just after Nehki Meredith announced his commitment to James Madison on Wednesday evening, he was playing basketball at the Dukes' student university rec center. The NC State transfer defensive back was quickly taken in by the Dukes' players when he arrived for a visit earlier in the day and he already knew a few of them from the Hampton Roads area. He wasn't the only Power 5 defensive back to announce his decision to transfer to JMU on Wednesday, joined by Michigan State corner Antoine Booth as the Dukes continue to boost their secondary with FBS transfers.

Meredith, who played at Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School, was teammates with Dukes' cornerback John Ransom and played against running backs Latrele Palmer and Kaelon Black during their prep years. The Virginia Beach native was also on the same youth basketball team as Dukes' linebacker Taurus Jones, so JMU felt like home. - Daily News-Record

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CB Nehki Meredith, James Madison
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05/06/22 - Sam Clark, rSr/2023, James Madison, 6-4, 194 (DS#31 P) + More +

Updates regarding the NCAA transfer portal and the James Madison football team after the Dukes recently wrapped up spring practice. Incoming Transfers - Sam Clark, Punter from Sacramento State...One year of eligibility remaining...Averaged 44.4 yards per punt in 2021, career-long 73-yard punt in 2019. - WHSV.com

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P Sam Clark, James Madison
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04/30/22 - Troy Lewis, rSr/2026, James Madison, 6-2, 202 (DS#999 WR) + More +

During James Madison's spring camp, head coach Curt Cignetti said the James Madison Dukes might look for a wide receiver in the transfer portal. The Dukes were thin at the position at times during spring practices and were in the market to add depth. Less than a week after the team wrapped up its spring camp, James Madison coach Curt Cignetti gained a commitment from East Carolina transfer wide receiver Troy Lewis. Lewis is the third FBS transfer the Dukes have gained a commitment from this spring, joining Rutgers defensive lineman Jamree Kromah and Liberty offensive lineman Andrew Adair.

For Lewis, a Richmond native, the opportunity to play at JMU was one he couldn't pass up. When he entered the portal, he said his goal was to end up in Harrisonburg. Soon after, wide receivers coach and offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan reached out. The former three-star recruit out of Matoaca High School said he heard from a number of schools during his 10 days in the transfer portal, but the Dukes were at the top of his list. - Daily News

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WR Troy Lewis, James Madison
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04/26/22 - Todd Centeio, rSr/2023, James Madison, 5-11, 226 (DS#31 QB) + More +

It's no secret that JMU is in the middle of a three-way quarterback competition between graduate student and Colorado State transfer Todd Centeio, redshirt freshman Billy Atkins and true freshman Alonza Barnett III. Cignetti has liked what he's seen out of each quarterback at times this spring, but isn't going to rush naming the starting signal-caller. "I think it's a three-way quarterback battle. It's definitely going to go into the fall," Cignetti said. "There will not be a decision this spring, that's for sure." Throughout the spring, Cignetti has said that he's looking for clear separation between the quarterbacks to name a starter. So far, none of the quarterbacks have pulled away from the others at this point in practice.

Centeio and Atkins have split first-team reps evenly this spring, alternating days with the starting group, except for last Saturday, when Barnett earned first-team reps. In that case, Centeio and Atkins worked with the second and third teams during the open part of practice. Centeio is the only quarterback on the roster with significant playing time, starting at both Colorado State and Temple in past seasons. Last season with the Rams, Centeio threw for almost 3,000 yards and 12 touchdowns, adding a pair of scores on the ground. - Daily News-Record

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QB Todd Centeio, James Madison
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04/24/22 - Dylan Morris, rSr/2025, James Madison, 6-0, 202 (DS#34 QB) + More +

Dylan Morris knows the difference. Last fall, the 6-foot, 202-pound quarterback was the unfortunate face of an offensive implosion - and thus, an easy target. He completed 60.6% of his passes and threw for 2,458 yards with 14 passing touchdowns and three rushing scores. He also threw more interceptions (12) than any other quarterback in the Pac-12 Conference. In an equally unforeseen and unacceptable 4-8 season, Morris was handed the reins to a helplessly archaic offense - and both he and the Huskies struggled. The sophomore passer from Puyallup said Wednesday, following Washington's 10th practice of the spring, it was "most definitely" the most difficult season of his career.

And as Morris sputtered, the social media masses stewed. The former Graham-Kapowsin quarterback and four-star recruit received ridicule from an enthusiastically vocal faction of the Husky fan base, while Sam Huard - a five-star freshman and perceived savior - waited teasingly in the wings. Morris, of course, understands the spotlight that accompanies his specific position. But he won't stare at the sun. "I was off social media all through the season and still am. It's not a real place," he said. "People can say what they want, but it's not a real place. Ninety-nine percent of those people are not going to say anything in person. Honestly, it's more amusing to me when somebody says something (online), because we're out here doing this, and where are they at? "But I just stayed off social media. With that stuff, like I said, it's not a real place. What they say doesn't affect what I can do on the field." - Seattle Times

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QB Dylan Morris, James Madison
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04/20/22 - Deon Jones, rSr/2023, James Madison, 6-0, 189 (DS#999 FS) + More +

Jones spent the first three years of his college career at Maryland before graduating and moving up the east coast to Boston College for two years. He played in nine games with the Eagles in his first year at Boston College, but suffered a knee injury against Virginia in the team's season finale. That injury limited Jones to just two games in the 2021 season, but he said he feels healthy at the end of the spring practices with JMU. In his transition from Maryland to Boston College, Jones said he got comfortable and it allowed him to become complacent at times. He said he learned his lesson from that and this season, Jones is set on staying outside of his comfort zone with the Dukes. "I actually like feeling uncomfortable because you don't get complacent," Jones said. "When you uncomfortable, your head is down and you on grind mode. I don't want to get complacent." One of the things keeping Jones uncomfortable is learning a new system he hasn't played in before.

At both Maryland and Boston College, Jones played as a single-high safety, but at JMU he's learning the two-high safety shell. Jones, who said he's still learning the defense, isn't afraid to learn from younger players or older players at JMU because he's "new to the program" and is willing to listen to anyone. "Just understanding that I don't have everything together yet, I'm still learning," Jones said. "If it's from a younger guy, I can learn from him. If it's from an older guy, I can learn from him." - Daily News-Record

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FS Deon Jones, James Madison
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04/20/22 - Pat McMurtrie, rSr/2026, James Madison, 6-5, 305 (DS#38 OT) + More +

2021 ALL-PATRIOT LEAGUE FOOTBALL SECOND TEAM (COACHES): OL: Pat McMurtrie, Holy Cross, Jr.,...McMurtrie, a key member of that strong offensive line that allowed the Crusaders to lead the Patriot League with an average of 35.5 points per game and a league-best 216.1 rushing yards per game, becomes a first-time All-Patriot League selection. - Holy Cross Football

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OT Pat McMurtrie, James Madison
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03/07/22 - Jacob Dobbs, rSr/2025, James Madison, 5-11, 233 (DS#21 ILB) + More +

2021 ALL-PATRIOT LEAGUE FOOTBALL FIRST TEAM (COACHES): LB: Jacob Dobbs, Holy Cross, Jr.,...Dobbs, who was also named a finalist for the 2021 Buck Buchanan Award — presented to the top defensive player in FCS — paced one of the top defenses in all of FCS this season, ranking in the top 10 in FCS with 10.2 total tackles per game. This year, he has recorded 112 total tackles, 15.0 tackles for loss and eight sacks, along with six quarterback hurries and three pass breakups. A two-time captain for the Crusaders, Dobbs is now a three-time All-Patriot League selection, having earned second team honors in 2019 and first team honors in Spring 2021. - Holy Cross Football

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ILB Jacob Dobbs, James Madison
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03/07/22 - Matthew Sluka, rSr/2026, James Madison, 6-2, 216 (DS#50 QB) + More +

2021 ALL-PATRIOT LEAGUE FOOTBALL SECOND TEAM (COACHES): QB: Matthew Sluka, Holy Cross, So.,...Sluka, the Spring 2021 Patriot League Rookie of the Year, helped pace the Crusader offense all season long. He totaled 1,172 passing yards and 672 rushing yards, passing for 10 touchdowns and rushing for 13 more. He was a three-time Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week selection. - Holy Cross Football

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QB Matthew Sluka, James Madison
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02/28/22 - Ryan Hanson, rSr/2025, James Madison, 6-2, 224 (DS#16 P) + More +

2021 ALL-SUN BELT THIRD TEAM (COACHES): P - Ryan Hanson, Arkansas State (RS Fr., P - Taylor, Texas),...Finding a place on the third team were junior wide receiver Te'Vailance Hunt (Texarkana, Texas) and redshirt freshman punter Ryan Hanson (Taylor, Texas). Hunt ended the regular season with 51 receptions for 749 yards and six touchdowns, and Hanson averaged 44.0 yards per punt that was the third best in the SBC. - Arkansas State Football

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P Ryan Hanson, James Madison
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02/28/22 - Terrance Greene Jr., rSr/2023, James Madison, 5-11, 191 (DS#205 WR) + More +

2021 ALL-BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE SECOND-TEAM (COCHES/MEDIA): WR - Terrance Greene Jr., R-Sr., Monmouth,...Greene Jr. was Monmouth's second leading receiver with 604 yards in 10 games with five touchdown receptions. The three-time all-conference selection had a pair of 100-yard performances and had four receptions of 45+ yards this season. - Monmouth Football

(DS#205 WR) rSr/2023

WR Terrance Greene Jr., James Madison
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12/22/21 - Ayo Adeyi, rSr/2026, James Madison, 5-07, 200 (DS#58 RB) + More +

2021 CONFERENCE USA ALL-FRESHMAN TEAM (COACHES): RB: Ayo Adeyi, North Texas,...Adeyi, a 5-7, 197-pound back from Mansfield Legacy HS, played in the team's final nine games of the regular season after making his collegiate debut against Louisiana Tech. He helped steady the running game after several injuries impacted the running back room and finished with 78 carries for 479 yards and six rushing touchdowns - good for second on the team. - North Texas Football

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RB Ayo Adeyi, James Madison
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12/17/21 - Jamare Edwards, rSr/2023, James Madison, 6-3, 286 (DS#94 DT) + More +

2021 ALL-CONFERENCE USA HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): DT: Jamare Edwards, RS Jr., Marshall,...Eleven (11) Thundering Herd players received honorable mention acclaim: long snapper Zach Appio, defensive linemen Koby Cumberlander, Jamare Edwards and T.J. Johnson, tight end Xavier Gaines, wide receivers Corey Gammage and Willie Johnson, safety Nazeeh Johnson, defensive back Cory McCoy, linebacker Eli Neal and quarterback Grant Wells. - Marshall Football

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DT Jamare Edwards, James Madison
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12/10/21 - Cole Johnson, rSr/2022, James Madison, 6-4, 220 (DS#16 QB) + More +

Cole Johnson passed for 295 yards and two touchdowns, Latrele Palmer rushed for 167 yards and a score and third-seeded James Madison eliminated No. 6 seed Montana 28-6 in the FCS quarterfinals on Friday night. The victory, witnessed by 14,690, was No. 100 for JMU coach Curt Cignetti. Montana (10-3) lost starting quarterback Cam Humphrey and top receiver Sam Akem to early injuries. Akem had Montana's first reception of the game for 35 yards but was later seen on the sideline with his arm in a sling. Humphrey left the game after taking a hit while scrambling early in the second quarter. The Dukes (12-1) have won eight in a row and next face either No. 2 seed North Dakota State (11-1) or No. 7 seed ETSU (11-1) in a semifinal on Dec. 17 or 18. Johnson connected with Devin Ravenel on an 82-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter; Palmer reeled off a 50-yard scoring run in the second to cap a 96-yard drive; Kris Thornton caught a 3-yard pass from Johnson in the third; and Lorenzo Bryant added a 9-yard rushing TD in the fourth. It was only the second time this season the Grizzlies allowed two rushing touchdowns. - AP College Football

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QB Cole Johnson, James Madison
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