What does James Madison coaching history show?
James Madison coaching history on this page spans 3 tracked head coaches, led by Curt Cignetti with 19 wins from 2022-2023.
Program history
James Madison Football History
Program history, coaching eras, title years, and signature seasons.
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Seasons Indexed
39
All-Time Wins
217
Winning Seasons
59%
Last 10 Win %
82.1%
History guide
James Madison program history explained
This history tab puts James Madison into a longer program timeline: season records, winning and losing streaks, coaching-era context, title references, playoff runs, and decade-level performance.
The current dataset includes 39 indexed seasons, and 3 coaching tenures. Use the national record links to compare the program against broader college football leaderboards.
Program History
Explore the program's most dominant seasons, toughest stretches, and era-by-era trends.
Use the snapshot to scan program-wide benchmarks, standout seasons, and decade-level performance trends.
Total Wins
217
Across 39 seasons
Winning Seasons
59%
Share of winning records
Average Record
5.6-2.5
Per season
Last 10 Seasons
82.1%
Win rate since 2026
Signature Season
2017
14-1 (93.3% win rate)
Toughest Season
2013
6-6 (50.0% win rate)
Peak Seasons
Most wins in program history
Highlights the seasons that produced the biggest win totals for the program.
| Year | Record | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 14-1 | 93.3% |
| 2016 | 14-1 | 93.3% |
| 2019 | 14-2 | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 12-2 | 85.7% |
| 2021 | 12-2 | 85.7% |
Challenging Seasons
Years that tested the fan base
Surfaces the seasons with the heaviest loss totals and weakest win rates.
| Year | Record | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6-6 | 50.0% |
| 2003 | 6-6 | 50.0% |
| 2010 | 5-5 | 50.0% |
| 2009 | 6-5 | 54.5% |
| 2011 | 8-5 | 61.5% |
Era Performance
Win rate by decade
Buckets every season into decade groups so long-run rises and dips are easier to spot.
| Decade | Record | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 59-14 | 80.8% |
| 2010s | 95-35 | 73.1% |
| 2000s | 58-26 | 69.0% |
| 1990s | 1-5 | 16.7% |
| 1980s | 4-12 | 25.0% |
| 1970s | 0-4 | 0.0% |
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