1974 Madison Dukes football team

The 1974 Madison Dukes football team was an American football team that represented Madison College (now known as James Madison University) during the 1974 NCAA Division II football season as a member of the Virginia College Athletic Association (VCAA). Led by third-year head coach Challace McMillin, the Dukes compiled a record of 6–4, with a mark of 3–2 in conference play, and finished fifth in the VCAA.[1]

1974 Madison Dukes football
ConferenceVirginia College Athletic Association
Record6–4 (3–2 VCAA)
Head coach
Home stadiumMadison Field
Seasons
← 1973
1975 →
1974 Virginia College Athletic Association football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Virginia Union 2 0 0 8 2 0
Randolph–Macon 4 0 1 6 2 1
Hampden–Sydney 4 1 0 6 4 0
Virginia State 2 1 0 3 7 0
Madison 3 2 0 6 4 0
Hampton 1 2 0 3 7 0
Bridgewater 1 3 0 4 5 0
Washington and Lee 0 2 1 1 8 1
Emory & Henry 0 3 0 3 8 0
Saint Paul's (VA) 0 3 0 1 8 0

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 21at Washington and Lee
W 24–223,500[2]
September 28at Hampden–Sydney
L 0–353,000[3]
October 5at Shepherd*W 22–115,000[4]
October 12Bridgewater
W 41–13[5]
October 19Frostburg State*
  • Madison Field
  • Harrisonburg, VA
L 17–272,500[6]
October 26Emory and Henry
  • Madison Field
  • Harrisonburg, VA
W 34–149,750[7]
November 2at Randolph–MaconL 24–293,000[8]
November 9at Salisbury State*
W 20–172,932[9]
November 16Gallaudet*
  • Madison Field
  • Harrisonburg, VA
W 75–152,500[10]
November 22Shippensburg*
  • Madison Field
  • Harrisonburg, VA
L 7–21[11]
  • *Non-conference game

References

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  1. ^ "1974 JMU football schedule". James Madison University Athletics. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  2. ^ "Madison nips W&L 24–22". The Roanoke Times & World-News. September 22, 1974. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "H–SC trounces Madison, 35–0". Richmond Times-Dispatch. September 29, 1974. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Madison, 22–11". Richmond Times-Dispatch. October 6, 1974. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Madison dumps Eagles". The Daily News Leader. October 12, 1974. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Madison bows". Richmond Times-Dispatch. October 20, 1974. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Madison drops Emory to 7th loss, 34–14". Kingsport Times-News. October 27, 1974. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ "Jackets hold Dukes, 29–24". Richmond Times-Dispatch. November 3, 1974. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "Madison rallies to top Salisbury". The Baltimore Sun. November 10, 1974. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "Madison 75–15 winner". The Roanoke Times & World-News. November 17, 1974. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ "Raiders whip Madison, 21–7". Public Opinion. November 23, 1974. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.