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JC Evans Accounts for Four Touchdowns as James Madison Wins 54-23

Evans ran for three scores as James Madison ended a two-game losing streak at Southern Miss.

James Madison quarterback JC Evans scrambles against Southern Miss
JC Evans scrambles during James Madison’s game at Southern Miss on November 5, 2026. · Credit: James Madison Athletics

JC Evans accounted for four touchdowns as James Madison beat Southern Miss 54-23 on Thursday in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, ending the Dukes’ two-game losing streak.

Evans completed 19 of 26 passes for 251 yards and a touchdown and ran for 47 yards and three scores, according to James Madison’s game report.

The Dukes led 16-14 at halftime before scoring 38 points after the break. They finished with 498 yards of offense.

James Madison improved to 8-2 overall and 5-2 in the Sun Belt. The Dukes had opened 7-0 before consecutive losses to Appalachian State and Troy.

Southern Miss fell to 3-6 overall and 2-3 in conference play. The Golden Eagles were held scoreless in the first and third quarters.