JMU College Football Playoff Rooting Guide for Week 14
Our Summary
James Madison University (JMU) remains in contention for the College Football Playoff (CFP), but the selection committee has yet to rank the Dukes, indicating a challenging path forward. For JMU to advance, key outcomes in other games are necessary, particularly losses by American Conference contenders North Texas (UNT), Navy, and Tulane. JMU must also secure a win against Coastal Carolina on Saturday to stay in the mix.
The Dukes are also relying on specific scenarios to aid Duke University's unlikely bid for the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) title game. Duke needs to defeat Wake Forest, combined with losses by Pittsburgh and either SMU or a combination of Virginia and UNC.
Thursday's significant matchup is Memphis vs. Navy. A Memphis victory would eliminate Navy from the CFP race. On Friday, Temple faces North Texas. A Temple win would boost JMU's chances, as UNT's coach Eric Morris is leaving for Oklahoma State, which could impact team performance.
Saturday's games critical for J
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