Adam Hermann | NCAA.com | December 16, 2017 JMU grabs five takeaways in a quarter, sets FCS record Share If defense really does win championships, James Madison has to feel good about its chances for an FCS repeat. The Dukes racked up five — count ‘em, FIVE — turnovers in the first quarter of Saturday’s semifinal matchup with South Dakota State. All came on SDSU's first five possessions of the game. JMU finished the first stanza with three fumble recoveries, two interceptions and one FCS single-season record, as the first of Jimmy Moreland’s two first-quarter picks put the Dukes into rarified air: #FCSPlayoffs: Jimmy Moreland INT is James Madison's third takeaway of the game and 36th of the season - the new high in the FCS. — FCS Football (@FCS_STATS) December 16, 2017 Let’s take a look at all five takeaways, and you can pick your favorite: No. 1: A gigantic hit The Dukes’ defensive unit is making plays early. A forced fumble halts SDSU’s drive and gives JMU the ball JMU 0, SDSU 0 - 1Q #FCSPlayoffs on ESPNU pic.twitter.com/DFvPoxCLGf — FCS Football (@NCAA_FCS) December 16, 2017 No. 2: Some perfect timing FUMBLE!!! A second first quarter fumble sets JMU up deep in the red zone JMU 0, SDSU 0 - 1Q #FCSPlayoffs on ESPNU pic.twitter.com/4haTnKoW6c — FCS Football (@NCAA_FCS) December 16, 2017 No. 3: Good post-INT celebration Three drives, three takeaways. This defense is JMU 7, SDSU 0 - 1Q #FCSPlayoffs on ESPNU pic.twitter.com/IA4gdkdFUP — FCS Football (@NCAA_FCS) December 16, 2017 No. 4: A never-say-quit attitude The defense comes up big AGAIN! James Madison comes up with its 4th takeaway in the opening quarter JMU 7, SDSU 0 - 1Q #FCSPlayoffs on ESPNU pic.twitter.com/maJwms5BLy — FCS Football (@NCAA_FCS) December 16, 2017 No. 5: Jimmy Moreland, WR? The Jacks get their first takeaway, BUT give it right back to the Dukes as Jimmy Moreland gets his second INT of the game JMU 7, SDSU 0 - 1Q #FCSPlayoffs on ESPNU pic.twitter.com/StouvFcvKB — FCS Football (@NCAA_FCS) December 16, 2017 There’s a lot to like about all those turnovers: high motors on the forced fumbles and great ball tracking from Jimmy Moreland on his picks. For the record, James Madison defensive coordinator Bob Trott probably didn't have a preference between any of the five. He likely just wanted his guys to keep it up. So they did: Jimmy Moreland has 3 interceptions tonight and his team has TEN TAKEAWAYS JMU 51, SDSU 16 - 4Q #FCSPlayoffs on ESPNU pic.twitter.com/jAph3UtZxO— FCS Football (@NCAA_FCS) December 17, 2017 What a night for the Dukes. 2021 FCS championship: Everything you need to know about the 2021 FCS championship semifinals The 2021 FCS championship semifinals are approaching and four teams remain in the fight to lift this year's trophy. From the 24-team FCS playoff field, South Dakota State, No. 8 Montana State, No. 3 James Madison and No. 2 North Dakota State still have a chance at the title. READ MORE 2021 FCS playoffs: Here are the best potential 2021 FCS championship game matchups With just two games left in the FCS playoffs before the national title game in Frisco, it's time to countdown the most enticing possibilities for a national championship matchup. READ MORE FCS playoffs: These are the top-5 QBs to watch entering the FCS playoffs We're just days away from the start of the FCS football playoffs and there are plenty of exciting players ready to take center stage. That being said, here's a look at the top-five quarterbacks to watch entering the FCS playoffs. READ MORE