James Madison quarterback Bryan Schor (17) throws a pass as Weber State linebacker Auston Tesch (53) tries to make the sack during the second half of an NCAA college football game in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Harrisonburg, Va. James Madison won 31-28. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
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HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) - Ethan Ratke kicked a career-long 46-yard field goal on the final play of the game and defending FCS champion James Madison rallied to defeat Weber State 31-28 on Friday night and run its winning streak to 25.
Ratke's third field goal capped an eight-play, 39-yard drive after the top-seeded Dukes (13-0) forced the Wildcats (11-3) into a three-and-out and got the ball back on its 31 with 1:06 to play.
The top-seeded Dukes are home next weekend against the winner of Saturday's game between New Hampshire and South Dakota State.
In a wild fourth quarter the teams combined for 35 points, including Bryan Schor's 40-yard touchdown pass to Riley Stapleton and Trai Sharp's two-point conversion run on an inside handoff with 2:08 to play.
Ratke, whose previous best field goal was 40 yards, kicked a 40-yarder with 7:52 to play to pull the Dukes within 21-20. Weber State followed with a 10-play, 82-yard drive capped by Stefan Cantwell's 36-yard pass that Drew Batchelor pulled down between two defenders in the end zone, making it 28-20 with 3:14 to go.
Schor was only 21 of 45 but threw for 359 yards. Stapleton had eight catches for 189 yards and Terrence Alls snared six for 117. Marshall ran for 128 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries.
Cantwell was just 12-of-30 passing but had two touchdowns and 238 yard and ran for a score. Kevin Smith had a touchdown rushing and receiving for Weber State.
Weber State wide receiver Drew Batchelor (13) hauls in a pass against James Madison cornerback Jimmy Moreland during the second half of an NCAA college football game in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Harrisonburg, Va. James Madison won 31-28. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
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James Madison wide receiver Terrence Alls (7) tries to escape from Weber State safety Jordan Preator (24) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Harrisonburg, Va. James Madison won 31-28. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
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James Madison's D'Angelo Amos (24) returns a kickoff during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Weber State in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Harrisonburg, Va. James Madison won 31-28. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
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Weber State quarterback Stefan Cantwell (11) dives through the James Madison line during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Harrisonburg, Va. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
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James Madison wide receiver Riley Stapleton (10) makes the catch against Weber State defensive back Jeremy Maxwell (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Harrisonburg, Va. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
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Weber State tight end Andrew Vollert (87) gets brought down by James Madison cornerback Curtis Oliver (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Harrisonburg, Va. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
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Weber State running back Kevin Smith (4) leaps as James Madison cornerback Jimmy Moreland (6) makes the tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Harrisonburg, Va. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
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Weber State running back Kevin Smith (4) runs past James Madison cornerback Jimmy Moreland (6) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Harrisonburg, Va. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
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James Madison quarterback Bryan Schor throws against Weber State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Harrisonburg, Va. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
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James Madison running back Trai Sharp (1) gets stuck in traffic during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Weber State in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Harrisonburg, Va. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
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James Madison quarterback Bryan Schor carries the ball against Weber State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Harrisonburg, Va. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
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Weber State coach Jay Hill talks with safety Trey Hoskins (7) during the first half against James Madison in an NCAA college football game in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Harrisonburg, Va. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
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James Madison coach Mike Houston watches during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Weber State in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Harrisonburg, Va. James Madison won 31-28. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
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James Madison coach Mike Houston, left, celebrates with defensive coordinator Bob Trott after an NCAA college football game against Weber State in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Harrisonburg, Va. James Madison won 31-28. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
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Izzy Baxter, 9, covers her face with her beanie while watching television coverage of Weber State playing James Madison in the quarterfinals of the FCS NCAA college football playoffs, Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Ogden, Utah. (Matt Herp/Standard-Examiner via AP)
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Rex Baxter, Jenn Baxter, Izzy Baxter, 9, Alexx Baxter, and Nyxx Baxter, 5, from left, alongside family and fans react after a play while watching television coverage of Weber State playing James Madison in the quarterfinals of the FCS NCAA college football playoffs, Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Ogden, Utah. (Matt Herp/Standard-Examiner via AP)
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