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10/21/2026 11:19:00 AM | Football
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison wide receiver Michael Scott has been named to The Sporting News Midseason All-America Team, the organization announced on Wednesday.
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Scott earned a spot on the team as a return specialist. The York, Pennsylvania, native is the nation's leader in combined return yards, with 685. He also ranks No. 1 nationally in kick returns (38.8) and No. 2 in punt returns (20.0).
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Additionally, Scott is one of four players in the country with two punt return touchdowns this season, and he has logged kick returns of 92, 76 and 72 yards.
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Scott ranks No. 12 nationally in all-purpose yards (138.0), which included a 303-yard effort against Wagner on Sept. 12, and 196 against Georgia State on Oct. 17.
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Offensively, Scott has added 19 catches for 241 yards and two touchdowns on the year.
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Along with The Sporting News, Scott also has received midseason All-America recognition from various outlets such as Sports Illustrated, on3, CBS Sports and Athlon Sports.
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The Sporting News is one of five organizations used to determine consensus All-America status.
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Scott earned a spot on the team as a return specialist. The York, Pennsylvania, native is the nation's leader in combined return yards, with 685. He also ranks No. 1 nationally in kick returns (38.8) and No. 2 in punt returns (20.0).
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Additionally, Scott is one of four players in the country with two punt return touchdowns this season, and he has logged kick returns of 92, 76 and 72 yards.
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Scott ranks No. 12 nationally in all-purpose yards (138.0), which included a 303-yard effort against Wagner on Sept. 12, and 196 against Georgia State on Oct. 17.
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Offensively, Scott has added 19 catches for 241 yards and two touchdowns on the year.
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Along with The Sporting News, Scott also has received midseason All-America recognition from various outlets such as Sports Illustrated, on3, CBS Sports and Athlon Sports.
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The Sporting News is one of five organizations used to determine consensus All-America status.
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