Donnie Kirkpatrick OC/QB Coach James Madison

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“In his first year with the Dukes, he led the offense to one of the most prolific seasons in history, resulting in JMU winning the NCAA Division I national championship.

JMU set several Colonial Athletic Association records, including marks for total points scored (700), rushing yards (4,125), total offense (7,612) and first downs (380). Nationally, the Dukes led the FCS in completion percentage (70.8%), team pass efficiency (181.69) and first downs (380).

The Dukes also ranked second in the FCS in scoring average (46.7), fourth in third-down conversions (50%), fifth in rushing average (275.0), sixth in fumbles lost (4), eighth in turnover margin (1.13) and 10th in turnovers lost (13). JMU’s rushing attack produced 18 100-yard rushing performances, including a team-best 11 from All-American running back Khalid Abdullah.

Under Kirkpatrick’s leadership, quarterback Bryan Schor was named CAA Offensive Player of the Year while also being voted the Bill Dudley Award winner, honoring the top Division I player in Virginia. Schor led the country in completion percentage (73.1%), pass efficiency (186.2) and also ranked sixth in passing touchdowns (29), 11th in both passing yards (3,002) and point responsibility per game (16.7), 14th in yards per completion (13.83) and 25th in rushing touchdowns (10).”