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TRANSFER PORTAL: James Madison Secures Commitment From Jobi Malary of Portland State

Joe Londergan

Sep 9, 2023; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; A general view of the Portland State Vikings helmet against the Wyoming Cowboys before game at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2023; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; A general view of the Portland State Vikings helmet against the Wyoming Cowboys before game at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports / Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports
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James Madison earned a transfer commitment from the FCS for Bob Chesney's first team at JMU over the weekend. Former Portland State running back Jobi Malary announced his commitment to the Sun Belt squad on Sunday.

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Malary comes to James Madison as a graduate transfer with two years of eligibility remaining. Portland State had the Gresham, Oregon native listed at 5'11" and 225 pounds. He carried 103 times for 676 yards with 12 touchdowns, averaging 6.6 yards per carry.

He totaled 1125 yards over the last three seasons with the Vikings. Originally a walk-on, Malary earned a scholarship prior to the 2022 season.

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In 2023, James Madison finished 11-2 and reached their first FBS bowl game. Chesney takes over as head coach after Curt Cignetti was hired by Indiana. The Dukes open the season on August 31 at Charlotte.

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Joe Londergan
JOE LONDERGAN

Joe covers college sports from the Group of Five ranks and beyond. He has worked in the sports industry since 2008, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville, and a Master's degree from Seattle University.

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