DN-R MEDIA

PURPLE & BOLD: How much has JMU improved since Week 1?

Ed Lane from the Fast Lane in Lynchburg joins Catie and Shane to discuss what he's seen from the Dukes, how JMU and Liberty might help each other's strength of schedules

PURPLE & BOLD: Realignment again? Plus Previewing JMU-Marshall

Diving into what the report on JMU and others talking to the American Conference really means, what could be in the Dukes future, changes coming to Bridgeforth Stadium an

PURPLE & BOLD: Dukes begin Sun Belt play with the Royal Rivalry

Coming off a road win at San Diego State, JMU heads Norfolk to take on Old Dominion in a game that could set the tone for the Sun Belt East race.

PURPLE & BOLD: JMU Dukes heading to San Diego

After a record-breaking day against Wagner at Bridgeforth Stadium, JMU should get a much stiffer test on the road against San Diego State.

PURPLE & BOLD: Are injuries a concern following JMU's win over Liberty

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 discus

PURPLE & BOLD: Previewing JMU vs. Liberty

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

PURPLE & BOLD: JMU football is right around the corner

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 Du

PURPLE & BOLD: Is JMU close to choosing a QB?

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 Li

PURPLE & BOLD: JMU opens camp, could Trent Hendrick return?

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 Hendr

PURPLE & BOLD: What was learned at Sun Belt Media Days?

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

PURPLE & BOLD PODCAST: Looking back at JMU sports for 2025-26

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

PURPLE & BOLD: Talking G6 with Diehard Sports Network's Tim Stephens

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

PURPLE & BOLD: The Big Man Foundation with Casey Kroll

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.

PURPLE & BOLD PODCAST: Recapping Spring Football At JMU

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

PURPLE & BOLD - Previewing the JMU spring football game

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 sprin

PURPLE & BOLD: JMU men's basketball roster taking shape as spring football continues

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

PURPLE & BOLD - JMU spring football underway, hoops transfer portal open

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'

PURPLE & BOLD - Talking hoops with JMU Hall of Famer Kirby Burkholder

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 e

PURPLE & BOLD PODCAST - Previewing NCAA Tournament with Ralph Sampson

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 g

PURPLE & BOLD - Dukes Going Dancing

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