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JMU’s home game with Georgia Southern to kick off at 1:30 p.m.

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NEW ORLEANS (JMU Athletics) – James Madison’s Family Weekend matchup against Georgia Southern on Saturday, Sept. 27 will kick off at 1:30 p.m. at Bridgeforth Stadium and will be streamed live on ESPN+, as announced by ESPN and the Sun Belt Conference.

This will be the 12th meeting all-time between the Dukes and Eagles, with Georgia Southern leading the series, 9-2. Since joining the SBC, Georgia Southern owns a 2-1 advantage, as the home team has won all three contests between 2022 and 2024.

JMU is also 2-3 all-time at home versus the Eagles, having most recently won 41-13 on Oct. 14, 2023.

— JMU Athletics —

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