Dukes 35, Bearkats 38
Final · FCS Championship · ABC · Elliott T. Bowers Stadium · Attendance 4,538
2020 FBS playoffs: bracket and every series →| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 JMU | 0 | 24 | 3 | 8 | 35 |
 SHSU | 3 | 0 | 28 | 7 | 38 |
The Sam Houston Bearkats beat the James Madison Dukes 38-35 on May 8, 2021 in the playoffs at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium.
Top performers
Cole Johnson threw for 271 yards, 3 touchdowns and 1 interception for the Dukes.
Percy Agyei-Obese ran for 98 yards on 24 carries.
Eric Schmid threw for 218 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions for the Bearkats.
Ramon Jefferson ran for 60 yards on 15 carries.
Before and after
- Dukes · 2020 season
- Bearkats · 2020 season · Previous May 2, 2021: NDSU 20, SHSU 24
Other Dukes vs Bearkats games
| Date | Game | Score | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2016 | SHSU at JMU | 7-65 | Regular |
