HARRISONBURG, Va.(AP) — Wayne Knight’s 58-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter put No. 21 James Madison ahead to stay and the Dukes beat Washington State 24-20 on Saturday.

Knight carried 15 times for 126 yards and Alonza Barnett was 9 for 18 passing for 144 yards and a touchdown for James Madison (10-1).

“That was as advertised,” JMU coach Bob Chesney said. “That’s a good offense. They were physical and a really good football team. They do a good job mixing it up on offense. We knew who they were, but we know who we are, too.”

Zevi Eckhaus completed 19 of 31 passes for 171 yards and a touchdown and rushed for another score to lead Washington State (5-6). Kirby Vorhees rushed for 61 yards on 19 carries.

After the teams traded field goals in the first quarter, JMU cornerback Justin

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