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The Daily News-Record's Cody Elliott and John Breeden break down the matchups in and around Harrisonburg this week and discuss who are the top teams in the Shenandoah Valley so far.

As we wait to see who takes the field at quarterback for JMU on Saturday against Wagner, we take a look back at last week's season-opening game against Liberty and discuss what else to expect from Billy Napier's team against an FCS opponent.

Daily News-Record high school sports reporter John Breeden looks back at the opening week of the prep football season across the Shenandoah Valley and previews Week 2, including a big matchup in Broadway.

It's finally game week at Bridgeforth Stadium. JMU prepares to take on Liberty with neither team naming a starting quarterback. How much does that matter and is there an area where the Flames have an advantage?

Updating the JMU quarterback battle, discussing what makes Smoke Collins stand out in the wide receiver room and letting everyone know what we really get to see during Dukes practices.

In the latest episode of the Purple & Bold Podcast from @DN-RMEDIA we discuss a historic night for JMU women's soccer, who will start at quarterback for the Dukes when Liberty comes to town and if JMU will have another dominant defensive line.

JMU opens up training camp ahead of Billy Napier's first season with the Dukes. Could the 5-in-5 rulings mean Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year Trent Hendrick is back in Bridgeforth this fall? Plus, JMU receives a big contribution toward the stadium district project.

We're back and ready to look ahead to the 2026 JMU football season.

Was 2025-26 a successful academic year for JMU sports across the board? Shane and Catie break it down and discuss upcoming football schedules plus the latest addition to the Dukes' basketball roster.

Discussing big picture issues for the Group of Six conferences with founder of the Diehard Sports Network, Tim Stephens.

Sitting down with former JMU football player Casey Kroll to discuss The Big Man Foundation and what it does for coaches at all levels and their families in need.

Breaking down what we learned from Billy Napier's first spring at JMU, how quickly the Dukes worked in the basketball transfer portals, and what we learned from in-depth discussions with Napier and JMU AD Matt Roan.

What to look for as JMU prepares for its spring game on Saturday. Plus lots of portal movement for the Dukes' hoops teams and another big victory against U.Va. this spring.

Longtime Dukes get the spotlight as spring football rolls on for JMU and commitments come in for the men's basketball team.

Billy Napier's first spring as JMU's head football coach is in full swing as the quarterback competition continues, the transfer portal is open for Dukes men's and women's basketball and JMU baseball is on a roll.

JMU Hall of Famer and local product Kirby Burkholder comes on the show to talk about watching her former coach go against her alma mater in the NCAA Tournament, what to expect going forward for Kenny Brooks' Kentucky squad and what it was like watching Peyton McDaniel develop in the Dukes program. Plus a preview of key weekend series for the JMU baseball and softball teams.

Ralph Sampson joins the show to discuss the men's and women's NCAA Tournaments including the JMU women taking on his old friend Kenny Brooks and his alma mater Virginia getting back into the brackets. Plus great starts to Sun Belt play for the Dukes' baseball and softball teams.

The JMU women are back in the NCAA Tournament after dominating the Sun Belt in Pensacola. What do the Dukes men need to do this offseason to get back there, how have the spring sports teams stacked up and will Louisiana Tech play in the Sun Belt next fall? Shane and Catie answer all the big questions surrounding JMU sports.

JMU men's and women's basketball are nearing the final weeks of the regular season, each with an opportunity to move up the standings. Plus, spring sports are underway. Shane and Catie look at the starts for JMU baseball, softball and lacrosse.

What started out as a routine story about a local theatrical troupe turned into a piece about the way a community rallied around a beloved coach with ALS.

Billy Napier met the media for the first time since his introductory press conference to discuss JMU's huge offseason recruiting haul. Plus, Shane and Catie discuss the issues surrounding the Dukes' men's basketball team and how close the JMU women are to a Sun Belt Tournament mega-bye.

Looking into the struggles for JMU's men's basketball team, another championship chase for the Dukes women and what the latest College Football Playoff news could mean for JMU going forward.

Breaking down the patterns in JMU football's transfer portal haul, including where the new Dukes are coming from and how big Billy Napier's first JMU squad looks to be at certain positions. Plus, can JMU men's and women's hoops make moves up the Sun Belt standings this week?

DN-R reporters Richard Hronik and Anya Szerzenie sit down and discuss the closing and reopening of Harrisonburg's Court Square Theater, what it means for the downtown community and how the news broke.

As Billy Napier rebuilds JMU's coaching staff and roster, Catie and Shane look at who is new, who's coming back and who is on the way out for the Dukes. Plus the ups and downs of JMU basketball midway through the season.

Daily News-Record photographer Daniel Lin discusses the craft of shooting photos for news and sports, and the responsibility of providing the visual record for historic events.

Previewing the College Football Playoff opening round game between JMU and Oregon and what the Dukes need to do in order to compete with the Big Ten powerhouse. Plus, discussing what we know about revenue sharing for JMU football and basketball.

DN-R Reporter Lori D'Angelo weighs in on the holiday season with her five favorite Christmas movies that don't get enough praise.

Catie and Shane discuss a wild weekend of JMU sports with Billy Napier introduced as the Dukes' new head football coach, not to mention the way JMU wound up in the College Football Playoff.

Recapping JMU's 31-14 victory against Troy to give the Dukes their first Sun Belt Conference title and discussing what's next for the program.

Daily News-Record reporter Lori D'Angelo discusses how she became aware of a toy drive that helps bring smiles to families that might otherwise struggle during the holiday season.

Shane and Catie preview JMU and Troy's upcoming battle in the Sun Belt Championship Game and have the latest on the Dukes coaching search, including what candidates seem to be on JMU's early radar.

A breaking news bonus episode as Catie and Shane discuss reports Bob Chesney is heading to UCLA and what might be next for JMU ahead of the Sun Belt Conference championship game.

It appears bringing back the show may have been good luck for JMU's basketball teams, but still no love from the College Football Playoff committee for the Dukes. Shane and Catie discuss the committee's transparent moves to make sure the ACC doesn't give up an auto-berth to a second Group of Six team and preview JMU's trip to Coastal Carolina this Saturday.

In this new podcast from DN-R MEDIA, we will discuss a written story in the Daily News-Record, talk about why it was a subject the author wanted to tackle, what went into reporting and writing and how they feel about the end result. First up, DN-R sports reporter Catie Harper discusses an in-depth look at James Madison football star Wayne Knight.

Shane and Catie are back to analyze JMU's quest for the College Football Playoff, what the committee thinks of the Dukes and what to expect when Washington State comes to Bridgeforth Stadium this weekend. Plus a look at the early season hoops results.

The Purple & Bold Podcast is back and now coming to you from DN-R MEDIA, a new podcast channel from the Daily News-Record with more shows on the way.