James Madison had TDs on offense, defense and special teams in its first victory over North Carolina in four meetings.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Alonza Barnett III’s five touchdown passes led a quick-strike offense that helped James Madison beat North Carolina 70-50 on Saturday for a signature road win under first-year coach Bob Chesney.
James Madison had TDs on offense, defense and special teams in its first victory over North Carolina in four meetings, with its 70 points matching the most ever allowed by the Tar Heels in any game as well as the most for JMU against a Bowl Subdivision opponent.The Dukes, who moved up to FBS in 2022 and were picked second in their Sun Belt Conference division this season, surpassed its previous-best total against a power-conference foe midway through the second quarter.
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