Libby Mercer

Student journalist l @TheBreezeSports editor l Tips to [email protected] or [email protected]

[Libby Mercer @libmmercer]

#JMU football stays unranked but receives 52 points in the AP poll.

The Dukes have gone 7-0 this season under new head coach Billy Napiers inaugural season.

[On3 @On3]

BREAKING: College Football AP Poll🚨

https://t.co/ruGoooNeKc

[Libby Mercer @libmmercer]

#JMU football stays undefeated with a Saturday Homecoming Weekend win over Georgia State. Read how it went down below 👇
https://t.co/7ODkXbNppQ

[Catie Harper @CatieHarper]

Today JMU honors the life of fan John Paul Macri, who passed away earlier this month.

[Madi Perini @madiperinii]

Who else would I spent game day with!! @libmmercer @CatieHarper

[Libby Mercer @libmmercer]

📍Back at Bridgeforth for #JMU footballs homecoming matchup against Georgia State. Kickoff at noon, follow along @TheBreezeSports for updates.

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Scott had added 104 reception yards and two rushing touchdowns in his last game against Marshall on Oct 3rd.

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#JMU WR Corey Scott has been upgraded to available for today’s game.

[Libby Mercer @libmmercer]

#JMU WR Corey Scott has been upgraded to available for today’s game.

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#JMU Athletics recent move to the American Conference was fueled by talks of an increase in exit fees, AD Matt Roan said.

[Ross Dellenger @RossDellenger]

The Sun Belt adopted new exit fees this week, increasing the exit amount from $5 million to a range of $8-18 million that is determined through the notification date of departure, sources tell @YahooSports.

A 27-month or more notice is an $8M fee and it escalates from there.

[Libby Mercer @libmmercer]

#JMU football news: WR Michael Scott has been named to was just named to the Jet Award Midseason Watch list.

The Week 2 Sun Belt special teams player of the week ranks No. 2 nationally in kickoff and punt returns.

[Libby Mercer @libmmercer]

“It’s a great fit.”

#JMU Athletics will make its move into the American Conference no later than July 1st, 2028. Read how it stacks up to football teams in the Conference below 👇

https://t.co/DI3OiF2BFm

[Shane Mettlen @Shane_DNRSports]

We talked with @libmmercer on Purple & Bold about how she found out JMU was leaving the Sun Belt for the American.
https://t.co/MW0IZaw9ri

[Libby Mercer @libmmercer]

More insight to JMU Athletics move into the American Conference 👇
https://t.co/LJv7Emqden

[Libby Mercer @libmmercer]

#JMU footballs initial injury report for its matchup with Georgia State this Saturday is out.

-WR Corey Scott who did not play last week is listed as questionable.
- ILB Jayden Studio and OL Frankie Tinilau are both listed as out.

[Libby Mercer @libmmercer]

- Roan confirmed talks of the Sun Belt increasing exit fees were a motive.
- Depending on Sun Belt talks the move could happen before July, 1 2028.

[Libby Mercer @libmmercer]

@madiperinii likeeee maybbeeeeee

[Libby Mercer @libmmercer]

Had such a great time this morning! Thank you to @CatieHarper and @Shane_DNRSports for having me on. Everyone go check out the episode 👇

[Shane Mettlen @Shane_DNRSports]

NEW Purple & Bold Podcast with @libmmercer from The Breeze to discuss JMU's move to the American and preview this weekend's game against Georgia State.
https://t.co/SbQ0mExdcm

[Libby Mercer @libmmercer]

More to come on this.

[Libby Mercer @libmmercer]

Just spoke with #JMU AD Matt Roan about the move to the American. Here’s some key takeaways 👇
- Recruiting will be benefited by continuing to focus on the Mid-Atlantic/ Northeast.

[Libby Mercer @libmmercer]

- Roan confirmed talks of the Sun Belt increasing exit fees were a motive.
- Depending on Sun Belt talks the move could happen before July, 1 2028.

[Libby Mercer @libmmercer]

Just spoke with #JMU AD Matt Roan about the move to the American. Here’s some key takeaways 👇
- Recruiting will be benefited by continuing to focus on the Mid-Atlantic/ Northeast.

[Libby Mercer @libmmercer]

Comment from UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor on JMU joining the conference 👇

[Rylan Renteria @rylanphotog]

I asked Jeff Traylor for his reaction to James Madison joining the American Conference:

"What a great add. That place has been great for a long time. They're very committed to being excellent. They'll make all of us better. It's a perfect fit. Tim Pernetti does a fantastic job- his vision, his execution.

"Billy Napier is a dear friend, does a great job coaching. But those guys have taken care of those coaches in that place for a long time. Those kids get what they need to be successful. The program gets what it needs to be successful. So the more of those people you put in our league, the more it challenges people to rise up to the commitment level that James Madison has."