In a defensive struggle at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium, James Madison rallied for a 14-7 road victory over Georgia State. The Panthers struck first with TJ Finley connecting with Camden Overton-Howard on a 19-yard touchdown pass in the opening quarter. The Dukes answered in the third quarter on Alonza Barnett III's 1-yard plunge, before Wayne Knight's 9-yard touchdown run midway through the fourth quarter proved to be the game-winner.