ACC Nation Podcast

Special Guest Dave Thomas, Play-By-Play Voice of James Madison University football and men's basketball joins us for episode #132 - Jim talks with Dave about the Dukes and what NC State can expect for their opener, Saturday, September 1. Be sure you subscribe (free) to the podcast and catch every episode.

Who is JMU?

* Ranked #2 in preseason FCS polling

* National FCS Title

* Played in two additional championship games

* Not afraid to play FBS teams - NC State 2018, West Virginia 2019, North Carolina 2020, Louisville 2022

What's the focus?

* Team first, opener against the Wolfpack second (it's definitely on the radar)

* What's the coaching mentality of JMU's Mike Houston

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A look at the offense

* There's a QB competition - Remember Pitt's Ben DiNucci?

* The Dukes are unpredictable and adaptable

* They will exploit your weaknesses

* Solid running game

* More than capable passing attack

How about defense?

* Stingy

* Ballhawks - led the FCS in turnovers (31 interceptions and 13 fumble recoveries)

* A look inside the mind of defensive coordinator Bob Trott

Behind the Scenes

* The personal side of Dave Thomas

Next Episode

Special Guest Gary Hahn, the Play-By-Play Voice of the Wolfpack Sports Network  (football and men's basketball) joins us on ACC Nation Podcast, Monday, August 27.

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