James Madison at Sam Houston

Saturday, May 8, 2021, FCS Championship – Semifinals, CFP Semifinal Share

Sam Houston beat James Madison 38–⁠35. It was their second meeting; the series is even at 1–⁠1.

AwayJames Madison7–⁠1 in 2020

HomeSam Houston10–⁠0 in 2020

Final at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium, HuntsvilleTV: ABC

At kickoff: 88°F, a few clouds, wind 20 mph from the south, gusts to 25 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Huntsville Municipal Airport (KUTS), 5 km from the stadium, 23 minutes after kickoff
Officials: Referee Drew Myers; umpire Thomas Floyd; head linesman Jeff Irwin; line judge Craig Dunn; side judge Terrence McClai; field judge DJ Hynes; back judge Jimmy ColwellGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

Scoring by quarter

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
James Madison	0	24	3	8	35
Sam Houston	3	0	28	7	38

Our ratings going in

James Madison 53% to win. Sam Houston won as Elo’s underdog.

Tied 1–⁠1 in two meetings.

Recent meetings
2020	Sam Houston 38, James Madison 35	FCS Championship – Semifinals, CFP Semifinal
2016	James Madison 65, Sam Houston 7