James Madison Biography

James Madison, CFP

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

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. Yes, James Madison was a President of the United States. He was our fourth POTUS and served two terms, from 1809-1817.

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James Madison receives No. 12 seed in CFP, will play at Oregon

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Can James Madison make the CFP? The Dukes need help from the ACC

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Oregon vs. James Madison tickets, price for CFP game

After a week of posturing and debate, the Oregon football team has an opponent for its second-straight College Football Playoff berth.

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Bama, Miami in, Notre Dame out and Indiana No. 1 in College Football Playoff rankings

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James Madison vs. Oregon (Dec 20, 2025) Live Score - ESPN

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Sacred Heart professor publishes new biography of James Madison

Gary Rose is a professor of politics and Scholar in Residence at Sacred Heart University. As a college instructor for close to five decades, Rose has authored and edited fourteen books about presidential politics, constitutional law and Connecticut government.

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No. 19 James Madison makes case for playoff with 31-14 win over Troy in Sun Belt title game

No. 19 James Madison has made its case for a College Football Playoff berth. Wayne Knight rushed for career-high 212 yards, including a 73-yard touchdown, and JMU beat Troy 31-14 in the in the Sun Belt Conference title game on Friday night.

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Billy Napier, James Madison football in agreement on 5-year contract

Billy Napier is heading to James Madison to replace Bob Chesney as the new head coach after being fired by Florida.

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Lynne Cheney plans James Madison biography

NEW YORK — After eight years in Washington, Lynne Cheney plans to write about a politician she regards as “steady,” “reserved” and given to working “from behind the scenes.” It’s not a memoir about her husband, Vice President Dick Cheney ...

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James Madison Set to Hire Ex-Florida Coach, Replacing Bob Chesney After Potential CFP Bid

James Madison has it’s new man. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the Dukes are set to hire Billy Napier as their next head coach. He’ll replace Bob Chesney—who is set to become the next coach at UCLA —following a potential College Football Playoff appearance.