What to know about James Madison, from mascot to location to namesake to PFT and CFP

Billy Heyen

What to know about James Madison, from mascot to location to namesake to PFT and CFP image

The James Madison Dukes are in the spotlight.

They're playing Friday night for the Sun Belt Conference championship. And JMU still has a path to the College Football Playoff.

That has lots of sports fans wondering all sorts of things about James Madison University.

We've got answers.

What is JMU's mascot?

James Madison is known as the Dukes.

That comes from the school's second president, Samuel Page Duke.

The mascot that dresses up on the sideline is a dog.

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Where is James Madison University located?

JMU is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Was James Madison a President?

Yes, James Madison was a President of the United States.

He was our fourth POTUS and served two terms, from 1809-1817.

Why is PFT Commenter a JMU fan?

Eric Sollenberger, who runs the popular account, went to James Madison from 2003 through 2007.

He played rugby for JMU.

How can James Madison make the CFP?

James Madison gets in with two results.

JMU has to win the Sun Belt title game on Friday night.

And then James Madison needs the Duke Blue Devils to win the ACC title game on Saturday over Virginia.

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