James Madison Dukes Coaches 2026

Billy Napier

1st season 7–1 at James Madison Dukes

The official grade on Coach Napier's tenure at James Madison

Billy Napier · 1st season

Win percentage 87.5%

Winning

Record 7–1

Conference 4–1

Big Games

vs Ranked 0–0

vs Rivals 2–0

One-Score 2–1

Postseason

Bowl / Playoff 0–0

Billy Napier · 1st season at James Madison

Win percentage 87.5%

Winning

Record 7–1

Conference Record 4–1

Big Games

vs Ranked 0–0

vs Rivals 2–0

One-Score Games 2–1

Postseason

Bowl / Playoff 0–0

Fan approval

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Season	G	W	L	PCT
2018	14	7	7	.500
2019	14	11	3	.786
2020	11	10	1	.909
2021	13	12	1	.923
2022	13	6	7	.462
2023	12	5	7	.417
2024	13	8	5	.615
2025	7	3	4	.429
2026	8	7	1	.875
Career	105	69	36	.657