North Dakota at James Madison
Sunday, May 2, 2021, FCS Championship – Quarterfinals, CFP Quarterfinal Share
James Madison beat North Dakota 34–21. It was their only meeting on record.
Final at Bridgeforth Stadium, HarrisonburgTV: ESPN2
- At kickoff
- 80°F, clear, wind 14 mph from the southwest, gusts to 21 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Shenandoah Valley Regional Art (KSHD), 19 km from the stadium
- Officials
- Referee Bret MacRae; umpire Tom Pontarelli; head linesman Juan Cardenas; line judge Justin Robinson; side judge Rich Hanna; field judge Brian Beck; back judge Ben CheffersGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
| James Madison | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 34 |
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
James Madison 77% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every North Dakota–James Madison gameJames Madison leads 1–0 in their only meeting.
Around this game
North Dakota
- Next gameat Idaho StateSept. 4, 2021
- SeasonNorth Dakota in 2020
- ProgramNorth Dakota history and records
James Madison
- Next gameat Sam HoustonMay 8, 2021, FCS Championship – Semifinals, CFP Semifinal
- SeasonJames Madison in 2020
- ProgramJames Madison history and records