{"id":263905,"date":"2025-11-01T00:42:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T00:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/263905\/"},"modified":"2025-11-01T00:42:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T00:42:08","slug":"james-madison-unveils-marvel-themed-helmets-for-washington-state-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/263905\/","title":{"rendered":"James Madison unveils Marvel-themed helmets for Washington State game"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Could JMU join the MCU at some point? While unlikely, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.on3.com\/college\/james-madison-dukes\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">James Madison<\/a> football team did <a href=\"https:\/\/jmusports.com\/news\/2025\/10\/31\/football-jmu-unveils-marvel-themed-helmets-for-nov-22-home-game\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">unveil plans to sport Marvel superhero-themed helmets<\/a> during the Dukes\u2019 upcoming Nov. 22 game against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.on3.com\/college\/washington-state-cougars\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Washington State<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Brett_McMurphy\/status\/1984351785880883450\" rel=\"nofollow\">according to On3\u2019s Brett McMurphy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The left side of the helmet will feature the school\u2019s normal block JMU logo, while the right side will have a decal of one of five Marvel superheroes, with Dukes players able to choose between Black Panther, Captain America, Hulk, Iron Man and Thor. The change is part of what James Madison is calling \u201cthe first-ever collegiate Marvel Super Hero Day\u201d on Nov. 22.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udca5 James Madison will wear Marvel super hero-themed helmets vs. Washington State on Nov. 22. One side will feature JMU\u2019s block logo, players will choose 1 of 5 Marvel heroes \u2013 Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor or Black Panther \u2013 for other side of helmet <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IoFc5Az5RF\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/IoFc5Az5RF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Brett_McMurphy\/status\/1984351785880883450?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">October 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Along with wearing unique Marvel-inspired helmet decals, James Madison will also offer other superhero-themed opportunities during the Nov. 22 game against Washington State. The first 15,000 fans through the gate will receive a voucher for a unique souvenir poster designed by Marvel Comics that will feature the school\u2019s mascot \u201cDuke Dog\u201d alongside some of Marvel\u2019s most-popular characters. In addition, 2,000 select fans in attendance will receive a co-branded JMU and Marvel hat as a game day giveaway.<\/p>\n<p>The school also plans to announce additional Marvel activations and contests over the next month, according to the team release. JMU fans are also encouraged to participate by dressing up as their favorite Marvel superhero as they cheer on the Dukes.<\/p>\n<p>The Marvel Super Hero Day on Nov. 22 was made in coordination between JMU Athletics, the JMU Foundation, Inc, and AthLife, Inc., Marvel\u2019s longtime sports firm representing the popular comic company.<\/p>\n<p>James Madison, which is on a bye this weekend, is currently riding a six-game win streak and leads the Sun Beltwith a 7-1 overall record and 5-0 mark in conference play following last weekend\u2019s 52-20 win over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.on3.com\/college\/texas-state-bobcats\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Texas State<\/a> in San Marcos, Texas. Dukes junior quarterback <a href=\"https:\/\/www.on3.com\/rivals\/alonza-barnett-iii-3927\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alonza Barnett III<\/a> accounted for five total touchdowns in the game, including four scores on 12-of-18 passing and 264 yards through the air.<\/p>\n<p>James Madison\u2019s only loss this season came in Week 2 against Power Four competition, when host Louisville doubled up the Ducks 28-14 on Sept. 5.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Could JMU join the MCU at some point? 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