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By Bennett Conlin
In 2023, JMU performed numerous thrilling non-conference video games. The Dukes notably performed towards UVA (and received) for the primary time in 40 years.
However what occurs in 2024 when the Faculty Soccer Playoff expands? Is JMU's schedule difficult sufficient for the Dukes to make a run on the CFP?
Right here's a take a look at JMU's upcoming nonconference video games already accessible in 2024 and past.
2024
August 31 in Charlotte
September 7 vs. Gardner-Webb
September 21 at North Carolina
September 28 vs. Ball State
A pair of street video games in North Carolina make for a comparatively gentle journey schedule. UNC must be first rate in 2024, however there's an excellent probability the Dukes can maintain their very own in that contest towards an ACC foe.
A street recreation in Charlotte to open the season offers JMU an opportunity to knock off an AAC group earlier than September arrives.
2025
Aug. 30 vs. Tennessee Tech
Sept. 6 at Louisville
Sept. 13 vs. Utah State
September 20 at Liberty
A street matchup at Louisville offers the Dukes their early-season shot at a Energy 5 win. The sport at Liberty ought to generate a number of curiosity within the state.
2026
September 5 vs. Freedom
Sept. 12 vs. Wagner
Sept. 26 at Virginia Tech
Nov. 14 at UConn
The Virginia Tech recreation headlines the 2026 nonconference schedule, with that recreation being pushed again after beforehand being scheduled for 2025. The final time the 2 groups met (2010) JMU defeated the Hokies 21-16 in Blacksburg. Can JMU beat the Hokies twice in a row?
The season opener towards the Flames is one other enjoyable in-state conflict. Touring to UConn in November may very well be a tricky (and chilly) contest.
2027
September four at Maryland
September 18 at Delaware
The Dukes will face off towards regional foe Huge Ten to start their 2027 marketing campaign.
2028
September 9 vs. Delaware
September 16 in Miami (OH)
September 23 at North Carolina
Conferences with the Group of 5 groups come earlier than one other matchup with the Tar Heels.
2029
Sept. eight at UCF
Sept. 15 at Akron
Sept. 22 vs. Charlotte
The matchup with UCF ought to get JMU followers excited, even when it's nonetheless just a few years away. The Knights have a formidable program devoted to sustained soccer success.
2030
September 14 vs. Akron
Sept. 21 vs. Norfolk State
Loads of time so as to add a giant title opponent to the 2030 schedule.
2031
September 6 vs. Freedom
Sept. 13 at Delaware
Sept. 20 vs. Miami Ohio
The Dukes have an early season residence battle with the Liberty. After visiting Delaware, the Dukes match up with the MAC's Miami Ohio once more after their 2028 assembly.
2032
September 11 at Liberty
September 18 vs. Delaware
The Blue Hens and Dukes enter right into a four-game settlement in 2032. JMU visits Liberty the week earlier than that recreation.
2033
September 17 vs. Freedom
We'll see what these two Virginia packages appear like in a decade.
2034
September 16 at Liberty