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Knight scores on 58-yard run as No. 21 James Madison rallies to beat Washington State 24-20

Wayne Knight’s 58-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter put No. 21 James Madison ahead to stay and the Dukes beat Washington State 24-20

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Rushing touchdown in blowout win Knight recorded 16 rushes for 94 yards and one touchdown and caught all six targets for 55 yards during Saturday's 58-10 win versus Appalachian State.

Impact Knight continues to lead the way for the Dukes backfield, putting together another strong showing in the win on Saturday. The Junior running back scored for the second straight week, punching in his seventh touchdown of 2025 to open the games scoring. The 94 yards raise the Delaware native's season total to 840.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 24 James Madison extends winning streak to 8 games with 58-10 win over Appalachian State

Jobi Malary rushed for 105 yards and three touchdowns as No. 24 James Madison extended its winning streak to eight games with a 58-10 win over Appalachian State

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Two scores in win Knight notched 14 carries for 87 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all four targets for 79 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-23 victory versus Marshall.

Impact Knight found the end zone twice on Saturday, with the first coming on a six yard run in the second quarter, then closed the games scoring with a 49-yard receiving touchdown in the fourth, good for his first touchdown of the season through the air. The Dukes lead running back raised his rushing totals to 746 yards and six touchdowns through the Dukes nine games played.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barnett throws 3 TD passes and James Madison beats Marshall 35-23 for 7th straight win

Alonza Barnett threw three touchdown passes including an 80-yard strike to Jaylan Sanchez that proved to be the winning points in James Madison’s 35-23 win over Marshall on Saturda...

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Leads Dukes backfield in yards Knight totaled 13 rushes for 48 yards and hauled in all two targets for 69 yards during Tuesday's 52-20 win over Texas State.

Impact Knight led the Dukes in rushing attempts and yards on Tuesday night, but it was fellow back Jordan Fuller who found the end zone twice. The 69 receiving yards set a new high in a game this year for the Junior. The Dukes RB1 has now totalled 659 rushing yards and five touchdowns on the ground, while contributing 234 yards through the air, through the Dukes first eight games.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in blowout win Knight recorded 12 rushes for 74 yards and one touchdown and hauled in two of four targets for 27 yards during Saturday's 63-27 win against Old Dominion.

Impact Knight found the end zone from 13-yards out in the third quarter on Saturday. Through seven games, Knight has received 93 carries and turned that into 611 yards and five touchdowns.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in blowout win Knight recorded 12 rushes for 74 yards and one touchdown and hauled in two of four targets for 27 yards during Saturday's 63-27 win against Old Dominion.

Impact Knight found the end zone from 13-yards out in the third quarter on Saturday. Through seven games, Knight has received 93 carries and turned that into 611 yards and five touchdowns.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing in win Knight posted 20 carries for 111 yards and gathered in five of eight targets for 23 yards during Saturday's 24-14 victory versus Louisiana.

Impact Knight continued Saturday, what has been a great start to the 2025 campaign. Knight surpassed the 100-yard mark for the second time this season. Knight has run for 85-yards or more in five of the team's first six weeks. Knight has run for 537 yards and four touchdowns through those six games, while also chipping in 21 receptions for 138 yards.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barnett and Ellis connect for 3 touchdowns and James Madison defeats Louisiana-Lafayette 24-14

Alonza Barnett III threw three touchdown passes to Landon Ellis and James Madison defeated Louisiana-Lafayette 24-14

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores game winning touchdown Knight recorded 13 rushes for 85 yards and one touchdown and caught three of six targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 14-7 victory over Georgia State.

Impact Knight broke the tie in the fourth quarter Saturday with a nine yard touchdown run to give the Dukes a lead they wouldn't relinquish. The touchdown was Knight's third straight week with a score, raising his total to four on the season. Through five games, Knight has accumulated 426 rushing yards on 61 carries. Knight continues to provide support in the passing game as well bringing his total to 115 yards on 16 receptions for the year.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barnett, Knight each have TD runs to help James Madison get past Georgia State 14-7

James Madison beats Georgia State 14-7 on Saturday

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Explosive in win Knight had 19 carries for 151 yards and one touchdown and hauled in four of five targets for 35 yards during Saturday's 35-10 victory versus Georgia Southern.

Impact Knight had his best day of the 2025 season to this point on Saturday. Saturday was the first game this year where Knight cracked the 100-yard plateau. Knight opened the scoring with a 40-yard run in the first quarter for his third rushing touchdown on the campaign, getting the Dukes out to an early lead. On the season Knight has run for 341 on 48 carries through four games.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Explosive in win Knight had 19 carries for 151 yards and one touchdown and hauled in four of five targets for 35 yards during Saturday's 35-10 victory versus Georgia Southern.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Harris-Lopez's TD return, JMU's defense spark 35-10 win over Georgia Southern in Sun Belt opener

Curtis Harris-Lopez returned a kickoff 88 yards for a touchdown as James Madison defeated Georgia Southern 35-10 in a Sun Belt Conference opener

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Barnett scores 3 TDs as James Madison rolls past Liberty 31-13

Alonza Barnett III accounts for three touchdowns to lead James Madison to a 31-13 victory over Liberty

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Touchdown in win Knight logged 17 carries for 89 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-13 victory versus Liberty.

Impact Knight recorded 17 carries, the most he has received through the seasons three weeks. Knight led the Dukes backfield in rushing yards and attempts on Saturday. Knight scored from one yard out in the third quarter to give the Dukes a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Knight has recored three receptions in all three games to begin 2025, showing off his pass catching abilities. Knight now is up to 190 rushing and 70 receiving yards through three weeks. Knight will look to back his strong Week 3 performance up when the Dukes host Georgia Southern next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bottled up in loss Knight compiled five carries for 12 yards and caught three of four targets for 23 yards during Friday's 28-14 defeat versus Louisville.

Impact Knight struggled on the ground against the Cardinals defense. Fellow running back Jordan Fuller paced the Dukes backfield with seven carries for 31 yards in his first game of the season. Knight continued to be apart of the pass game catching three passes in both games to start the year.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in blowout win Knight totaled seven carries for 89 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 3 of 4 targets for 20 yards during Saturday's 45-10 victory over Weber State.

Impact Knight was second to George Pettaway out of the Dukes backfield trailing him in rush attempts and yards but scored on a 59-yard run to open his season on the right note.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in blowout win Knight totaled seven carries for 89 yards and one touchdown and reeled in three of four targets for 20 yards during Saturday's 45-10 victory over Weber State.

Impact Knight was second to George Pettaway out of the Dukes backfield trailing him in rush attempts and yards but scored on a 59-yard run to open his season on the right note.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barnett, Sluka double up to lead James Madison to 45-10 romp over Weber State

Starting quarterback Alonza Barnett III and reserve quarterback Matthew Sluka each threw for a touchdown and ran for another in the first half and James Madison dominated Weber Sta...

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Impactful in OT loss Knight accrued 11 rushes for 61 yards and gathered in all two targets for 20 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-33 overtime defeat versus Marshall.

Impact Knight turned his 13 touches into 81 yards from scrimmage and tallied his second receiving touchdown of the season. He has now logged double-digit carries in three straight games after not doing so once in his first nine outings. Knight will enter the postseason having rushed the ball 66 times for 427 yards with four total touchdowns.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient on 13 touches Knight had 11 rushes for 74 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all two targets for 17 yards during Saturday's 35-32 victory against Old Dominion.

Impact Knight worked in behind George Pettaway (19 carries, 82 yards), but he was far more efficient and the only running back to find the endzone. Knight's 11 carries and 74 yards were both season highs. Through 10 games, he's tallied 392 yards from scrimmage and three total touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two scores on six touches Knight compiled three carries for 18 yards and one touchdown and caught 3 of 5 targets for 26 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-7 victory versus Georgia State.

Impact Knight operated as the Dukes' third tailback, with George Pettaway (13 carries) and Jobi Malary (nine carries) being more involved in the run game. However, Knight made an impact through the air, reeling in three passes and notching his first receiving touchdown of the campaign. Knight hasn't seen more than seven carries in a game this season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tops 100 yards from scrimmage Knight compiled seven rushes for 61 yards and gathered in 2 of 3 targets for 41 yards during Saturday's 32-15 victory versus Southern Miss.

Impact Knight made an impact on the ground and through the air, surpassing 70 yards from scrimmage for the first time this season. With Ayo Adeyi (lower body/redshirt) and Tyler Purdy (leg) out for the season, Knight should continue to work behind George Pettaway in the backfield.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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