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Star player Marcus Carroll and the Georgia State Panthers (6-2) play the James Madison Dukes (8-0) on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET, at Center Parc Stadium.
The Panthers are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+5.5), versus the Dukes (with an over/under of 54.5 points).
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Game Info for James Madison vs. Georgia State
- Game Day: Saturday, November 4, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Stadium: Center Parc Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison | -5.5 | -111 | -109 | 54.5 | -110 | -109 | -220 | +180 |
James Madison Pick Insights
- James Madison has a 5-3-0 record against the spread this season.
- James Madison is 2-3 against the spread when favored by 5.5 points or more this season.
- James Madison has hit the over in four of its eight games with a set total (50%).
James Madison Stats & Insights
- James Madison is putting up 407.8 yards per game offensively this year (55th in the FBS), and are surrendering 337.6 yards per game (37th) on defense.
- James Madison is totaling 32.1 points per game on offense, which ranks them 40th in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 30th, allowing 20.3 points per contest.
- With 288.8 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks sixth-worst in the FBS, James Madison has had to lean on their 45th-ranked passing offense (260.1 passing yards per contest) to keep them in games.
- Defensively, James Madison has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking best by allowing only 48.9 per game. The Dukes rank 77th on offense (147.6 rushing yards per game).
- James Madison ranks ninth-worst in third-down percentage (30.5%), but has been better on defense, ranking 40th with a 35.6% third-down percentage allowed.
- James Madison ranks 27th in college football with a +4 turnover margin after forcing 14 turnovers (26th in the FBS) and committing 10 (46th in the FBS).
James Madison’s Best Players
- Jordan McCloud has thrown for 2,036 yards (254.5 ypg) to lead James Madison, completing 65.5% of his passes and recording 18 touchdown passes compared to six interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 210 rushing yards on 55 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Kaelon Black, has carried the ball 110 times for 486 yards (60.8 per game), scoring one time. He’s also caught 19 passes for 169 yards and three touchdowns.
- Ty Son Lawton has racked up 346 yards on 73 carries, scoring four times.
- Reggie Brown’s 691 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 61 times and has totaled 35 catches and six touchdowns.
- Elijah Sarratt has hauled in 39 receptions totaling 594 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Phoenix Sproles has been the target of 40 passes and racked up 26 grabs for 189 yards, an average of 23.6 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone two times through the air this season.
- Jalen Green leads the team with 15.5 sacks, and also has 14 TFL, 38 tackles, and one interception.
- James Madison’s tackle leader, Aiden Fisher, has 60 tackles, two TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Francis Meehan leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up 22 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
Georgia State Betting Insights
- Georgia State is 5-2-0 against the spread this season.
- Georgia State games have gone over the point total in three out of seven opportunities (42.9%).
Georgia State Pick Insights
- From an offensive perspective, Georgia State is putting up 415.1 total yards per contest (51st-ranked). It ranks 99th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (401.5 total yards allowed per game).
- Georgia State ranks 54th in the FBS with 30.4 points per game on offense, and it ranks 67th with 25.5 points given up per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- Georgia State ranks 70th in passing yards per game (224), but it has been worse defensively, ranking seventh-worst in the FBS with 282.8 passing yards conceded per contest.
- Georgia State’s run offense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 24th-best in the FBS with 191.1 rushing yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is surrendering 118.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 34th.
- While Georgia State’s third-down defense has had trouble stopping opposing offenses, ranking 21st-worst by allowing a 44.7% third-down conversion percentage, its offense ranks ninth-best with a 50.4% third-down rate.
- Georgia State sports a +2 turnover margin this season, which ranks 43rd in the FBS.
Georgia State’s Best Players
- Darren Grainger has thrown for 1,789 yards (223.6 ypg) to lead Georgia State, completing 67.4% of his passes and collecting 12 touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 448 yards (56 ypg) on 90 carries with five touchdowns.
- Carroll is his team’s leading rusher with 197 carries for 1,060 yards, or 132.5 per game. He’s found paydirt 12 times on the ground, as well. Carroll has also chipped in with 13 catches for 146 yards.
- Robert Lewis paces his squad with 658 receiving yards on 46 receptions with six touchdowns.
- Tailique Williams has 29 receptions (on 41 targets) for a total of 482 yards (60.3 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Jacari Carter’s 26 grabs (on 35 targets) have netted him 189 yards (23.6 ypg).
- Kevin Swint has collected four sacks to pace the team, while also recording six TFL and 22 tackles.
- Jontrey Hunter, Georgia State’s leading tackler, has 65 tackles, four TFL, and one sack this year.
- Gavin Pringle has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 27 tackles, three TFL, 1.5 sacks, and three passes defended to his name.
