James Madison record by year
Since 1978
222-96
Win %
.698
Bowl trips
0
Winning seasons
23
Best year
14-1 (2017)
| Season | W | L | T | Win % | PF | PA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 224 | 66 | In progress |
| 2025 | 12 | 2 | 0 | .857 | 519 | 257 | Lost College Football Playoff First Round Game |
| 2024 | 9 | 4 | 0 | .692 | 433 | 266 | Won Boca Raton Bowl |
| 2023 | 11 | 2 | 0 | .846 | 443 | 253 | Lost Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl |
| 2022 | 8 | 3 | 0 | .727 | 407 | 230 | No bowl |
| 2021 | 12 | 2 | 0 | .857 | 536 | 216 | Lost Bowl game |
| 2020 | 7 | 1 | 0 | .875 | 269 | 132 | Lost FCS Championship - Semifinals |
| 2019 | 14 | 2 | 0 | .875 | 640 | 251 | Lost Bowl game |
| 2018 | 9 | 4 | 0 | .692 | 441 | 190 | No bowl |
| 2017 | 14 | 1 | 0 | .933 | 516 | 167 | Lost Bowl game |
| 2016 | 14 | 1 | 0 | .933 | 700 | 318 | Won Bowl game |
| 2015 | 9 | 3 | 0 | .750 | 531 | 344 | No bowl |
| 2014 | 9 | 4 | 0 | .692 | 464 | 377 | No bowl |
| 2013 | 6 | 6 | 0 | .500 | 339 | 289 | No bowl |
| 2012 | 7 | 4 | 0 | .636 | 317 | 231 | No bowl |
| 2011 | 8 | 5 | 0 | .615 | 289 | 255 | No bowl |
| 2010 | 5 | 5 | 0 | .500 | 178 | 149 | No bowl |
| 2009 | 6 | 5 | 0 | .545 | 242 | 208 | No bowl |
| 2008 | 11 | 1 | 0 | .917 | 476 | 261 | No bowl |
| 2007 | 9 | 4 | 0 | .692 | 444 | 292 | No bowl |
| 2006 | 9 | 3 | 0 | .750 | 389 | 201 | No bowl |
| 2005 | 7 | 4 | 0 | .636 | 391 | 168 | No bowl |
| 2004 | 10 | 2 | 0 | .833 | 328 | 200 | No bowl |
| 2003 | 6 | 6 | 0 | .500 | 307 | 284 | No bowl |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 7 | 26 | No bowl |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 47 | No bowl |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 15 | 23 | No bowl |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 6 | 24 | No bowl |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 20 | 49 | No bowl |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 12 | 41 | No bowl |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 16 | 7 | No bowl |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 24 | 20 | No bowl |
| 1988 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 20 | 54 | No bowl |
| 1983 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .000 | 35 | 77 | No bowl |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 45 | 35 | No bowl |
| 1981 | 1 | 4 | 0 | .200 | 57 | 144 | No bowl |
| 1980 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .000 | 35 | 100 | No bowl |
| 1979 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .000 | 9 | 133 | No bowl |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 7 | 32 | No bowl |
About this table
These are the James Madison records for every season since 1978, bowl and playoff games included, with the postseason result on the right. The numbers come straight from the game logs and update as each season plays out. For national titles and the program story, see the James Madison team page.
Every James Madison season since 1978. Win-loss record, win percentage and how each year ended.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the James Madison record since 1978?
James Madison is 222-96 since 1978, a .698 win percentage, with 0 bowl or playoff appearances.
What was the best James Madison season since 1978?
James Madison went 14-1 in 2017, the best record since 1978.
How many bowl games has James Madison played since 1978?
James Madison has played in the postseason 0 times since 1978.