JMU football is 8-2 on the season and 5-2 in the Sun Belt. With the Dukes through 10 games, let’s take stock of who’s trending up and who’s trending down in recent weeks.

Stock up

Braeden Wisloski, WR: Wisloski appeared in our “stock down” section of the last report, a few weeks ago. We also suggested buying his stock then. He’s delivered in recent weeks, showing why fans were so excited about his return.

In his past three games, Wisloski has 11 catches for 200 yards and two touchdowns. He’s been an explosive play threat for the Dukes’ offense, and he was one of the few consistent offensive performers in the loss to Troy. He’s emerged as a top playmaker.

Seth Cromwell, RB: Cromwell has 191 rushing yards and 59 receiving yards over the past two games, filling in for the injured George Pettaway. The Northern Arizona transfer has stepped up nicely with the Sun Belt’s best running back absent.

While he’s not quite the explosive runner that Pettaway is when healthy, Cromwell makes for a physical running combination when paired with JC Evans. The duo is elite in short-yardage spots.

LaRon Dues, CB: The freshman cornerback is one of JMU’s highest-graded defenders on Pro Football Focus. He’s also recorded seven tackles over the past two weeks as he earns regular playing time. Dues will be a top retention priority during the offseason.

Stock down

2-QB systems: In comes Evans, out goes Camden Coleman. After a disjointed offensive performance against Troy that featured 13 consecutive scoreless drives, the coaching staff decided the two-quarterback system was hindering the offensive rhythm. It was fun while it lasted.

It’ll be Evans’ show for the rest of the season, if he can stay healthy. It also signals that Coleman will likely end up in the portal this offseason.

Pass-rushing defensive linemen: JMU’s sack leader is linebacker JT Hooten, who now has six after a three-sack showing against Southern Miss. But no defensive lineman has more than three sacks this season. JMU fans have come to expect 10-sack seasons from their best edge rushers since moving to the FBS.

Unfortunately for JMU, this year’s group doesn’t have elite pass-rushing chops. The group is very sound against the run, however. But finding a lineman (or two or three) who can get to the quarterback will be offseason priority No. 1.

College Football Playoff dreams: At 7-0, the Dukes were firmly in College Football Playoff discussions. At 7-1, the dreams were greatly reduced but still technically alive. With two losses, the dream is dead.

JMU won’t be a playoff team this season, despite an exceptional start to the year. That’s not the end of the world, but it’s the truth in mid-November. JMU’s sights are set on a Sun Belt title, and the Dukes need a Georgia Southern loss this month to qualify for the game.