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Rasheen Ali will lead the Marshall Thundering Herd (4-2) into their matchup against the James Madison Dukes (6-0) at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET.
The Dukes are the favorites (-3.5) in their game against the Thundering Herd, with the over/under being 50 points. (On the moneyline, the Dukes are -173 and the Thundering Herd are +144.)
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Game Info for James Madison vs. Marshall
- Game Day: Thursday, October 19, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Huntington, West Virginia
- Stadium: Joan C. Edwards Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison | -3.5 | -111 | -109 | 50 | -110 | -110 | -173 | +144 |
James Madison Pick Insights
- So far this season, James Madison has compiled a 4-2-0 record against the spread.
- In games it has played as at least 3.5-point favorites this season, James Madison is 2-2 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in three of James Madison’s six games with a set total.
James Madison Stats & Insights
- James Madison is compiling 399 yards per game on offense, which ranks 63rd in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the Dukes rank 52nd, allowing 352.8 yards per game.
- James Madison is compiling 34.5 points per game on offense, which ranks them 28th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the defense ranks 42nd, giving up 21 points per game.
- Despite having a bottom-25 pass defense that ranks fifth-worst in the FBS (310 passing yards allowed per game), James Madison has put up better results on the other side of the ball, ranking 55th in the FBS by putting up 244.5 passing yards per game.
- On the defensive side of the ball, James Madison has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking best by allowing only 42.8 per game. The Dukes rank 68th on offense (154.5 rushing yards per game).
- While James Madison’s third-down defense ranks 31st with a 33.7% third-down percentage allowed per game, the offense has been worse, ranking sixth-worst with a 29.5% third-down percentage.
- James Madison has forced 11 total turnovers (31st in the FBS) this season and have turned it over seven times (35th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +4, the 24th-best in college football.
James Madison’s Best Players
- Jordan McCloud has thrown for 1,432 yards (238.7 ypg) to lead James Madison, completing 64.5% of his passes and collecting 14 touchdown passes compared to three interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 128 rushing yards on 39 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Kaelon Black, has carried the ball 84 times for 410 yards (68.3 per game), scoring one time. He’s also caught 16 passes for 144 yards and three touchdowns.
- Ty Son Lawton has been handed the ball 49 times this year and racked up 244 yards (40.7 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Reggie Brown’s 423 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 39 times and has totaled 20 catches and three touchdowns.
- Elijah Sarratt has reeled in 24 passes while averaging 64.2 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
- Zach Horton’s nine receptions are good enough for 152 yards and two touchdowns.
- Jalen Green leads the team with eight sacks, and also has seven TFL, 24 tackles, and one interception.
- Aiden Fisher, James Madison’s leading tackler, has 38 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
- Francis Meehan has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 14 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended to his name.
Marshall Betting Insights
- Marshall has covered the spread twice in five opportunities this year.
- Marshall has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 3.5 points or more this year (0-1).
- The teams have hit the over in four of Marshall’s five games with a set total.
Marshall Pick Insights
- In terms of total yards, Marshall ranks 48th in the FBS (420.8 total yards per game) and 63rd on defense (370.3 total yards allowed per contest).
- Marshall ranks 55th in the FBS with 30.3 points per contest on offense, and it ranks 89th with 28.5 points given up per contest on defense.
- Marshall’s pass defense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 14th-best in the FBS with 178.5 passing yards allowed per contest. In terms of offense, it is generating 264.8 passing yards per game, which ranks 43rd.
- Marshall has been struggling to stop the run, ranking 15th-worst with 191.8 rushing yards surrendered per game. It has been better on the other side of the ball, compiling 156 rushing yards per contest (64th-ranked).
- Offensively, Marshall is a bottom-25 unit on third down, posting a 30.9% third-down conversion percentage (12th-worst). On the bright side, it is dominating on the defensive side of the ball, ceding a 27.9% third-down rate (sixth-best).
- With nine forced turnovers (61st in the FBS) and 11 turnovers committed (93rd in the FBS) this season, Marshall ranks 87th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -2.
Marshall’s Best Players
- Cam Fancher has thrown for 1,506 yards (251 ypg) to lead Marshall, completing 68.6% of his passes and collecting seven touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 196 yards (32.7 ypg) on 73 carries with two touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Ali, has carried the ball 124 times for 641 yards (106.8 per game) with 11 touchdowns. He’s also caught 15 passes for 144 yards and one touchdown.
- Darryle Simmons has hauled in 207 receiving yards on 19 catches to pace his team so far this season.
- Caleb Coombs has caught 23 passes and compiled 197 receiving yards (32.8 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Cade Conley’s 18 grabs (on 21 targets) have netted him 167 yards (27.8 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Sam Burton has racked up 4.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up two TFL and 21 tackles.
- Eli Neal, Marshall’s top tackler, has 31 tackles, two TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Micah Abraham leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording eight tackles and two passes defended.
