How is JMU supposed to try to compete after moving up if teams are trying to get them off their schedule, ACC scheduling excuse aside? Virginia Tech drops James Madison game due to new ACC schedule [https://a2.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2016%2F0502%2Fr79402_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg] Virginia Tech drops James Madison game due to new ACC schedule Virginia Tech canceled its football game against James Madison scheduled for September because of the ACC's move from eight to nine conference games beginning in 2026. [https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47620374/virginia-tech-drops-james-madison-game-due-new-acc-schedule]