James Madison University Football

Harrisonburg, VA

Bob Chesney

Head Coach

1 Yr

1 Yr at James Madison University with 12 total years of experience

Jason Novak

Strength & Conditioning

1 Yr

1 Yr at James Madison University with 9 total years of experience

Sam Daniels

Defensive Line

1 Yr

1 Yr at James Madison University with 7 total years of experience

Dean Kennedy

Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks

1 Yr

1 Yr at James Madison University with 3 total years of experience

Lyle Hemphill

Defensive Coordinator

1 Yr

1 Yr at James Madison University with 21 total years of experience

Zach Sparber

Linebackers

1 Yr

1 Yr at James Madison University with 2 total years of experience

Justin Harper

Wide Receivers

1 Yr

1 Yr at James Madison University with 10 total years of experience

David Sims

Running Backs

1 Yr

1 Yr at James Madison University with 10 total years of experience

Anthony DiMichele

Safeties

1 Yr

1 Yr at James Madison University with 10 total years of experience

Eddie Whitley Jr

Corners

5 Yrs

5 Yrs at James Madison University with 5 total years of experience

Jordan Smith

Director of Operations

1 Yr

1 Yr at James Madison University with 4 total years of experience

Chris Smith

Offensive Line, Running Game Coordinator

1 Yr

1 Yr at James Madison University with 12 total years of experience

Hannah Ross

Director of On-Campus Recruiting

1 Yr

1 Yr at James Madison University with 1 total year of experience

Drew Canan

Special Teams, Tight Ends

1 Yr

1 Yr at James Madison University with 11 total years of experience

Chris Zarkoskie

Assistant Offensive Line

1 Yr

1 Yr at James Madison University with 10 total years of experience

Chris Zarkoskie

Assistant Offensive Line

1 Yr

1 Yr at James Madison University with 10 total years of experience

Kyle Barnes

Nickels

1 Yr

1 Yr at James Madison University with 5 total years of experience

Matt Moran

Assistant Special Teams

1 Yr

1 Yr at James Madison University with 1 total year of experience

Matt Transue

Director of Operations

3 Yrs

3 Yrs at James Madison University with 6 total years of experience

Tyler Webb

Head Athletic Trainer (Football)

2 Yrs

2 Yrs at James Madison University with 2 total years of experience

Program Performance

Football 2023–2024

James Madison University record compared to the conference

School Conference Overall RPI APR
Troy University 7–1 11–3
James Madison University 7–1 11–2
Appalachian State University 6–2 9–5
Coastal Carolina University 5–3 8–5
Old Dominion University 5–3 6–7
University of South Alabama 4–4 7–6
Texas State University, San Marcos 4–4 8–5
Arkansas State University 4–4 6–7
Georgia Southern University 3–5 6–7
Marshall University 3–5 6–7
Georgia State University 3–5 7–6
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 3–5 6–7
University of Southern Mississippi 2–6 3–9
University of Louisiana at Monroe 0–8 2–10

Team History

James Madison University past performance

Season Head Coach Assistant Coach Conference Overall
2025-2026

Bob Chesney

2024-2025

Bob Chesney

2023-2024

Curt Cignetti

7–1 11–2
2022-2023

Curt Cignetti

6–2 8–3
2021-2022

Curt Cignetti

7–1 12–2
2020-2021

Curt Cignetti

7–1
2019-2020

Curt Cignetti

8–0 14–2
2018-2019

Mike Houston

7–2 9–4

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