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Appalachian State beats unbeaten James Madison 34-31 in overtime
Appalachian State beat James Madison 34-31 in overtime on Thursday night in Boone, North Carolina.
James London secured the win with a 40-yard field goal, giving James Madison its first loss of the season.
James Madison had led in the fourth quarter, but an interception set up Appalachian State's first lead before the Dukes tied the score with three seconds left.
The overtime turned on a missed 47-yard field goal by James Madison before London made his kick.
The loss left five unbeaten teams in the top level of college football: Miami, BYU, Utah, Texas Tech and UCLA.
James Madison finished with a 7-1 record, while Appalachian State improved to 5-2.
Appalachian State beat previously unbeaten James Madison 34-31 in overtime on Thursday night.
James London kicked a 40-yard field goal to win the game for Appalachian State.
James Madison tied the score at 31-31 with three seconds left in regulation, forcing overtime.
Appalachian State improved to 5-2 overall, while James Madison fell to 7-1.
James Madison’s loss left five unbeaten FBS teams, according to ESPN.
- Who
- Appalachian State beat James Madison.
- What
- Appalachian State won 34-31 in overtime on a 40-yard field goal by James London.
- When
- Thursday night, Oct. 22, 2026.
- Where
- Boone, North Carolina.
- Why
- London’s overtime field goal won the game; the sources do not state a broader reason.
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Morgan Suarez made a 47-yard field goal to give James Madison a 24-21 lead.
Colton Phares intercepted a pass and returned it 21 yards to the James Madison 14, setting up Appalachian State’s go-ahead touchdown.
Camden Coleman scored on a quarterback draw to tie the game 31-31 and force overtime.
Morgan Suarez missed a 47-yard field-goal attempt, and James London kicked a 40-yard field goal to give Appalachian State the win.
- Final score
- Appalachian State 34, James Madison 31
- Winning kick
- James London, 40-yard field goal in overtime
- Appalachian State record
- 5-2 overall, 2-1 in the Sun Belt Conference
- James Madison record
- 7-1 overall, 4-1 in the Sun Belt Conference
- James Madison late-game score
- Camden Coleman’s 6-yard rushing touchdown tied the game with three seconds left in regulation