James Madison Dukes 36–35 Virginia Cavaliers: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2023

Quick answer

James Madison Dukes defeated Virginia Cavaliers 36–35 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: James Madison Dukes 36, Virginia Cavaliers 35.

Game summary

James Madison Dukes edged Virginia Cavaliers 36–35 in Week 2 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Anthony Colandrea (Virginia) — 346.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.56 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Mike Hollins — 34.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Phoenix Sproles — 7 rec, 52.0 yds.
EPA edge: Virginia (+0.281/play) vs James Madison (+0.206/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
James Madison Dukes	9	0	6	12	36
Virginia Cavaliers	12	6	18	0	35

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

JMUJames Madison Dukes

+3OPP 21

UVAVirginia Cavaliers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

James Madison
Q1TD
PSPhoenix Sproles
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Taji Hudson pass to Phoenix Sproles for a touchdown (4 yards)
Virginia
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Punt return touchdown
Virginia
Q1TD
MWMalik Washington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Anthony Colandrea pass to Malik Washington for a touchdown (63 yards)
James Madison
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
9-12
Field goal good from 38 yards
Virginia
Q2TD
MHMike Hollins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Mike Hollins rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Virginia
Q3TD
KPKobe Pace
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-24
Anthony Colandrea pass to Kobe Pace for a touchdown (75 yards)
Virginia
Q3TD
KPKobe Pace
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-30
Kobe Pace rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
James Madison
Q3TD
TSTy Son Lawton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-30
Ty Son Lawton rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Virginia
Q3TD
MHMike Hollins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-36
Mike Hollins rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
James Madison
Q4TD
TSTy Son Lawton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-36
Ty Son Lawton rushes 27 yards for a touchdown
James Madison
Q4TD
KBKaelon Black
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-36
Jordan McCloud pass to Kaelon Black for a touchdown (10 yards)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Anthony Colandrea (Virginia) — 346.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.56 EPA/play +16.23 EPA
Jordan McCloud (James Madison) — 235.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.24 EPA/play +7.82 EPA
Taji Hudson (James Madison) — 4.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.43 EPA/play +2.43 EPA

Rushing

Mike Hollins (Virginia) — 34.0 yds · 2 TD +0.34 EPA
Kaelon Black (James Madison) — 34.0 yds -0.39 EPA
Perris Jones (Virginia) — 33.0 yds -0.03 EPA

Receiving

Phoenix Sproles (James Madison) — 7 rec · 52.0 yds +0.50 EPA
Malachi Fields (Virginia) — 8 rec · 74.0 yds +0.88 EPA
Reggie Brown (James Madison) — 3 rec · 60.0 yds +0.14 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Anthony Colandrea	Virginia	29	69.0%	346	2	+0.56	+16.23
Jordan McCloud	James Madison	32	62.5%	235	1	+0.24	+7.82
Taji Hudson	James Madison	1	100.0%	4	1	+2.43	+2.43

Team EPA comparison

Stat	James Madison	Virginia
Plays	65	59
EPA / play	+0.206	+0.281
Total EPA	+13.42	+16.58
Success rate	46.2%	39.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.311	+0.560
Rush EPA / play	+0.099	+0.012
Yards	416	431

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	James Madison	9	83	+7.45	Pass TD
Q1	Virginia	3	11	-1.64	Touchdown
Q1	Virginia	3	75	+6.85	Pass TD
Q1	James Madison	6	59	+1.01	Field goal
Q1	Virginia	6	16	-0.47	Punt
Q2	James Madison	3	3	-2.76	Punt
Q2	Virginia	3	12	+0.96	Punt
Q2	James Madison	5	43	+0.22	Punt
Q2	Virginia	4	19	-1.00	Punt
Q2	James Madison	3	3	-1.39	Punt
Q2	Virginia	8	76	+6.93	Rush TD
Q2	James Madison	2	10	-0.53	Ended
Q3	Virginia	1	75	+6.36	Pass TD
Q3	James Madison	4	13	+1.79	Ended
Q3	Virginia	5	17	+1.64	Rush TD
Q3	James Madison	3	6	-2.42	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Anthony Colandrea pass to Kobe Pace for a touchdown (75 yards) (+6.36 EPA)
Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Anthony Colandrea pass to Malik Washington for a touchdown (63 yards) (+5.7 EPA)
Q4 · James Madison Dukes · Jordan McCloud pass to Kaelon Black for a touchdown (10 yards) (+4.69 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Anthony Colandrea pass intercepted (-4.49 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Anthony Colandrea pass to Malik Washington for 25 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.99 EPA)
Q3 · Virginia Cavaliers · Anthony Colandrea pass to Perris Jones for 60 yards (2nd & 7) (+3.89 EPA)
Q2 · Virginia Cavaliers · Mike Hollins rushes 4 yards for a touchdown (+3.7 EPA)
Q1 · Virginia Cavaliers · Punt return touchdown (-3.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

James Madison Dukes controlled the final (36–35) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Anthony Colandrea (Virginia) — 346.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Virginia at 0.281 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of James Madison Dukes vs Virginia Cavaliers?

James Madison Dukes 36, Virginia Cavaliers 35 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won James Madison Dukes vs Virginia Cavaliers?

James Madison Dukes won with a final score of 36–35.

Where can I find the James Madison Dukes vs Virginia Cavaliers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525498.

Who led James Madison Dukes vs Virginia Cavaliers in passing?

Anthony Colandrea (Virginia) led passers with 346.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for James Madison Dukes at Virginia Cavaliers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.