Overview
- James Madison beat Troy 31-14 in Harrisonburg for its first Sun Belt championship and 12th win of the season.
- Wayne Knight rushed for a career-high 212 yards with a 73-yard touchdown as the Dukes totaled 318 yards on the ground.
- The defense produced eight sacks, a second-half shutout, and a late scoop-and-score by Drew Spinogatti after a strip-sack by Sahir West.
- Troy starter Goose Crowder exited with an ankle injury, replacement Tucker Kilcrease struggled, and the Trojans were held to 177 total yards and minus-26 rushing.
- Snowballs thrown from the stands led AD Matt Roan to address fans over the PA after a near-hit on punter Evan Crenshaw preceded a 26-yard shank; coach Bob Chesney is reported to be leaving for UCLA.