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The James Madison Dukes (5-0) will host the Georgia Southern Eagles (4-1) on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET.
The Dukes are the favorites (-3.5) in their game versus the Eagles, with the over/under being 58.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Dukes are -176 and the Eagles are +146.)
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Game Info for James Madison vs. Georgia Southern
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia
- Stadium: Bridgeforth Stadium and Zane Showker Field
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison | -3.5 | -110 | -110 | 58.5 | -110 | -110 | -176 | +146 |
James Madison Pick Insights
- James Madison has a 3-2-0 record against the spread this season.
- When it has played as at least 3.5-point favorites this season, James Madison is 1-2 against the spread.
- Three of James Madison’s five games with a set total have hit the over (60%).
James Madison Stats & Insights
- James Madison is compiling 402 yards per game on offense, which ranks 61st in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the Dukes rank 49th, giving up 349.8 yards per game.
- James Madison is putting up 33.2 points per game on offense (39th in the FBS), and ranks 51st on the other side of the ball with 22.6 points allowed per game.
- James Madison owns the 64th-ranked passing offense this season (241.6 passing yards per game), and has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking third-worst with 311.2 passing yards allowed per game.
- Defensively, James Madison has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking best by giving up just 38.6 per game. The Dukes rank 62nd on offense (160.4 rushing yards per game).
- While James Madison ranks fifth-worst in the FBS in third-down conversion rate at 27.9%, it’s been a different story on the other side of the ball, ranking 10th-best (27.5% third-down conversion rate allowed).
- James Madison ranks 52nd in college football with a +1 turnover margin after forcing 8 turnovers (58th in the FBS) while committing seven (49th in the FBS).
James Madison’s Best Players
- Jordan McCloud has thrown for 1,173 yards (234.6 ypg) to lead James Madison, completing 64.5% of his passes and collecting 11 touchdown passes compared to three interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 108 rushing yards on 35 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Kaelon Black, has carried the ball 73 times for 365 yards (73 per game). He’s also caught 13 passes for 106 yards and one touchdown.
- Ty Son Lawton has been handed the ball 43 times this year and racked up 209 yards (41.8 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Reggie Brown’s leads his squad with 373 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 16 receptions (out of 33 targets) and scored three touchdowns.
- Elijah Sarratt has caught 19 passes while averaging 56 yards per game and scoring two touchdowns.
- Zach Horton has a total of 143 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in six throws and scoring two touchdowns.
- Jalen Green has collected 6.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up seven TFL, 19 tackles, and one interception.
- James Madison’s leading tackler, Aiden Fisher, has 33 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
- Francis Meehan has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 10 tackles and two passes defended to his name.
Georgia Southern Betting Insights
- Georgia Southern is 3-1-0 against the spread this year.
- Georgia Southern is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.
- One of Georgia Southern’s four games with a set total has hit the over (25%).
Georgia Southern Pick Insights
- Georgia Southern’s offense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 17th-best in the FBS with 471.6 total yards per game. In terms of defense, it is giving up 360.4 total yards per game, which ranks 60th.
- From an offensive standpoint, Georgia Southern is generating 35 points per contest (29th-ranked). It ranks 37th in the FBS defensively (20.2 points given up per game).
- Georgia Southern’s passing attack has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks ninth-best in the FBS with 337 passing yards per game. In terms of defense, it is allowing 220.4 passing yards per game, which ranks 62nd.
- In terms of rushing, Georgia Southern ranks 93rd in the FBS on offense (134.6 rushing yards per game) and 72nd on the other side of the ball (140 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Things have been positive for Georgia Southern on both sides of the ball on third down, as it is posting a 50% third-down conversion percentage (14th-best) and surrendering a 30.8% third-down rate (19th-best).
- With 10 forced turnovers (26th in the FBS) and 10 turnovers committed (94th in the FBS) this season, Georgia Southern ranks 67th in the FBS with a turnover margin of 0.
Georgia Southern’s Best Players
- Davis Brin has racked up 1,611 yards (322.2 per game) while completing 69.7% of his passes and tossing 12 touchdown passes with seven interceptions this season.
- OJ Arnold has rushed 36 times for 269 yards, with three touchdowns.
- Jalen White has run for 261 yards across 45 attempts, scoring three touchdowns.
- Khaleb Hood’s 414 receiving yards (82.8 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 39 receptions on 55 targets with three touchdowns.
- Derwin Burgess Jr. has collected 371 receiving yards (74.2 yards per game) and three touchdowns on 36 receptions.
- Dalen Cobb’s 27 targets have resulted in 21 receptions for 221 yards.
- Isaac Walker has two sacks to pace the team, and also has five tackles.
- Georgia Southern’s top-tackler, Marques Watson-Trent, has 15 tackles, one TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Shemar Bartholomew leads the team with one interception, while also recording one pass defended.
