George Pettaway News, Rumors, Updates - James Madison Dukes

Inactive versus Southern Miss Pettaway (lower body) is out for Thursday's matchup versus Southern Miss, per the Sun Belt availability report.

Impact Pettaway, who was designated as week-to-week earlier today, has officially been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Golden Eagles. The 5-foot-10 senior running back, who has notched 124 carries for 824 yards and eight touchdowns, will have his next opportunity to suit up Nov. 14, against UConn. In his absence, Nick Herman and Seth Cromwell should see additional touches.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Considered week-to-week Pettaway (lower body) is considered week-to-week for James Madison, per Catie Harper of the Daily News-Record.

Impact Pettaway missed his first game of the season last week against Troy. The tailback is reportedly feeling better earlier than expected, but he remains a question mark for the Dukes' ahead of Week 10 at Southern Mississippi on Thursday night. He's racked up 824 rushing yard and eight touchdowns, with eight catches for 57 yards as well.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 9 Pettaway is out for Thursday's game against Troy, Catie Harper of the Daily News-Record reports.

Impact The quick turnaround into James Madison's next game may be costly, as Pettaway is already out with half a week remaining before JMU and Troy face off. Pettaway's health was in question because of a lower-body injury he suffered last Thursday at Appalachian State. JMU ultimately suffered an upset loss to App State, and without Pettaway available against Troy, the Dukes likely require backups like Nick Herman and Seth Cromwell to step up big time.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers lower-body injury vs. App State Pettaway suffered a lower-body injury in the Dukes' 34-31 loss to Appalachian State on Thursday night, per Catie Harper of the Daily News-Record.

Impact Pettaway had 15 carries for 57 yards and a score as well as two receptions for 13 yards against the Mountaineers, but the tailback was banged up on what appeared to be a non-contact injury and James Madison head coach Billy Napier said he didn't know the specifics of the injury quite yet. This would be a big loss for the Dukes as Pettaway has been very productive on the ground this fall, with 824 rushing yards on 6.6 yards per carry and eight touchdowns through eight games, coupled with eight catches for 57 yards. If he's forced to miss time, expect Nick Herman and Seth Crowmwell to see more snaps in the Dukes' backfield.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Continues dominance in win Pettaway had 14 carries for 119 yards and one touchdown and caught zero targets for zero yards during Saturday's 49-22 win over Georgia State.

Impact Pettaway has now cleared the 100-yard mark in four straight games and during that span has posted three touchdowns. Saturday's score came on a 12 yard run in the third quarter to give him seven touchdowns during the 2026 campaign.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

James Madison moves to 7-0 with 49-22 win over Georgia State

James Madison remains undefeated after a 49-22 victory over Georgia State on Saturday

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Continues strong run in win Pettaway totaled 21 rushes for 151 yards and reeled in all two targets for 13 yards during Saturday's 27-24 victory against Georgia Southern.

Impact Pettaway continues to dominate opponents, as he surpassed the century mark for the third consecutive contest. Through six games, Pettaway has run for 648 yards and six touchdowns on 95 attempts.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Coleman, Evans lead James Madison to bowl eligibility with 27-24 win over Georgia Southern

Camden Coleman threw for 171 yards and a touchdown, reserve quarterback JC Evans threw for two touchdowns and James Madison became bowl eligible with a 27-24 win over Georgia South...

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Explodes for two touchdowns in blowout win Pettaway recorded 14 rushes for 206 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 45-17 win against Marshall.

Impact Pettaway had his way with the Herd defense on Saturday, running for a season-high 206 yards. Pettaway was also able to find the end zone twice, helping raise his season touchdown total to six through five games. During that span, Pettaway has run for 485 yards on 75 attempts.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Camden Coleman, George Pettaway lead unbeaten James Madison to 45-17 romp over Marshall

Camden Coleman threw three touchdown passes, and George Pettaway rushed for two scores and a career-high 206 yards to lead unbeaten James Madison to a 45-17 victory over Marshall i...

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Big day in win Pettaway posted 16 rushes for 110 yards and gathered in three of four targets for 24 yards during Saturday's 46-20 victory over Old Dominion.

Impact While Pettaway couldn't find the end zone in the win, the running back posted a new season-high 110 yards. Through four games, Pettaway has run for 279 yards and four touchdowns on 61 attempts.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Coleman throws 4 TD pass, James Madison cruises past Old Dominion 46-20

Camden Coleman threw fourth touchdown passes to lead James Madison to a 46-20 win over Old Dominion in the Sun Belt Conference opener for both teams

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Racks up 82 rushing yards in win Pettaway notched 20 rushes for 82 yards and gathered in one of three targets for seven yards during Saturday's 26-13 victory against San Diego State.

Impact Pettaway couldn't replicate the three-TD performance he had in Week 2, but he posted season-high marks in carries and rushing yards in a solid win. Pettaway has been a key cog for JMU in the early going of the 2026 season, tallying 44 carries for 181 yards and four scores in three games so far.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Three scores in win Pettaway logged nine carries for 52 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 87-3 win versus Wagner.

Impact Pettaway needed only nine caries to score three touchdowns on Saturday. The first two came from one-yard away before capping his big day with a 32-yard run. Through two games, Pettaway has run for 87 yards and four touchdowns on 25 carries.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

JMU ties NCAA record with 3 punt-return TDs, scores program record in 87-3 win over Wagner

Michael Scott returned two punts for touchdowns and Miles Halbert blocked and returned another for a score as James Madison rolled past Wagner 87-3 on Saturday, tying the NCAA reco...

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Rushing TD in win Pettaway logged 15 carries for 47 yards and one touchdown and caught zero targets during Saturday's 20-13 victory over Liberty.

Impact Pettaway led the Dukes in carries with 15 during the win and popped his first touchdown of the season on seven-yard run in the first quarter to open the games scoring.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in playoff loss Pettaway totaled one carry for two yards and gathered in all two targets for 37 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 51-34 loss to Oregon.

Impact Pettaway connected with quarterback Alonza Barnett on a 24-yard scoring strike in the third quarter, giving the Dukes their second touchdown of the day. The 5-foot-10 running back finished the season with 195 scoreless yards on 5.7 YPC on the ground this season while adding nine receptions for 67 yards and a score through the air as well. With a year of eligibility remaining, barring entry into the transfer portal Pettaway should be back with JMU next season.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Pettaway is off the injury report for Saturday's game versus Louisiana-Lafayette.

Impact Pettaway, who has missed the last two games due to an undisclosed injury, is available for Saturday's contest. He is set to slot in behind Wayne Knight and Jordan Fuller in the Dukes' pecking order.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 7 Pettaway (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Louisiana-Lafayette.

Impact Pettaway has missed back-to-back games, and the questionable tag suggests there's a realistic chance he might be out once again. He's recorded 19 carries for 132 yards across three games this season.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Georgia State Pettaway (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at Georgia State.

Impact Pettaway will now miss back-to-back weeks as he navigates back from an unknown injury. The 5-foot-10 running back's next chance to see the field will be this upcoming Saturday against Louisiana-Lafayette as the Dukes return home.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Georgia Southern Pettaway (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Georgia Southern.

Impact Pettaway suffered a muscle pull that head coach Bob Chesney described as "pretty significant" in the Week 4 contest against Liberty, so it's not surprising to see him ruled out. This means Wayne Knight, Ayo Adeyi and Jordan Fuller should handle the backfield duties with Pettaway out and Jobi Malary (undisclosed) being listed as questionable.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers 'significant' muscle pull Pettaway (undisclosed) is dealing with a muscle pull that head coach Bob Chesney described as "pretty significant," per JMU Sports News.

Impact Pettaway logged four carries for 12 yards Saturday against Liberty before suffering his aforementioned muscle pull. He appears doubtful to go in Week 5 against Georgia Southern, which would pave the way for Wayne Knight, Ayo Adeyi and Jordan Fuller to hold down the Dukes' backfield with Jobi Malary (undisclosed) also injured.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers 'significant' muscle pull Pettaway (undisclosed) is dealing with a muscle pull that head coach Bob Chesney described as "pretty significant," per JMU Sports News.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injury affecting status Pettaway suffered an undisclosed injury during James Madison's 31-13 win Saturday at Liberty, JMU Sports News reports.

Impact James Madison's head coach Bob Chesney recently announced that Pettaway may be suffering from a muscle-related problem. It indicates why, despite his 2025 season's other games including 7.5 rushing attempts per game, he logged fewer than five carries Saturday. Thus, Pettaway is questionable for next Saturday against Georgia Southern in Week 5.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads backfield in win Pettaway logged 10 rushes for 99 yards and gathered in their only target for negative three yards during Saturday's 45-10 win versus Weber State.

Impact Pettaway led the Dukes running backs in carries and yards looking strong in week one but was unable to find the end zone. Both Alonza Barnett and Matthew Sluka had rushing touchdowns while fellow running back Wayne Knight went to the house from 59 yards out. Pettaway will look to continue as the feature back next week against a better Louisville defense.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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James Madison moves to 7-0 with 49-22 win over Georgia State

Coleman, Evans lead James Madison to bowl eligibility with 27-24 win over Georgia Southern

Camden Coleman, George Pettaway lead unbeaten James Madison to 45-17 romp over Marshall

Coleman throws 4 TD pass, James Madison cruises past Old Dominion 46-20

JMU ties NCAA record with 3 punt-return TDs, scores program record in 87-3 win over Wagner