James Madison Dukes rolls over Alcorn State 42-3

HARRISONBURG, Virginia - Wet turf led to a sloppy, yet dominating, performance for the Dukes. Despite a final score of 42-3, the football team looked uncoordinated in a game that was high on penalties as well as points.

Heavy rain early in the afternoon delayed the game to around 7:05 p.m., an hour later than scheduled. Redshirt senior quarterback Justin Thorpe led the Dukes to the endzone in about two minutes, only to throw an interception right into the hands of an Alcorn State University defensive back Brandon Thompson.

Although the Braves didn’t capitalize on the Dukes’ mistake, Thorpe readjusted on the next drive, rushing for 22 yards to bring JMU to the four-yard line. Redshirt junior Dae’Quan Scott rushed the ball into the endzone for his first of two touchdowns.

Scott, who was on his way to a career-high game with eight carries for 107 yards didn’t return for the second half. Instead, redshirt junior Jordan Anderson took over and rushed for 12 yards, enough to break 1,000 rushing yards total in his career.



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