James Madison Dukes vs. UConn Huskies Picks & Preview | NCAAFB Week 11

At 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, the James Madison Dukes (9-0) are at home against the UConn Huskies (1-8).

The Huskies are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +25) against the Dukes (with an over/under of 48.5 points).

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Game Info for James Madison vs. UConn

• Game Day: Saturday, November 11, 2023
• Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia
• Stadium: Bridgeforth Stadium and Zane Showker Field

James Madison Pick Insights

• So far this season, James Madison has posted a 6-3-0 record against the spread.
• James Madison has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 25 points or more this season (0-1).
• James Madison has hit the over in five of its nine games with a set total (55.6%).

James Madison Stats & Insights

• James Madison is totaling 425.4 yards per game on offense, which ranks 41st in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the Dukes rank 26th, allowing 325.4 yards per game.
• James Madison is putting up 33.2 points per game on offense this season (28th in the FBS), and is giving up 19.6 points per game (26th) on the defensive side of the ball.
• With 265.8 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 14th-worst in the FBS, James Madison has had to lean on their 38th-ranked passing offense (265.3 passing yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
• James Madison sports the 68th-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (160.1 per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking second-best with only 59.7 rushing yards allowed per game.
• From an offensive standpoint, James Madison ranks 105th in the FBS with a 34.7% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 33rd in third-down conversion rate allowed (59.7).
• James Madison has the 37th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +3, forcing 14 turnovers (43rd in the FBS) while turning it over 11 times (43rd in the FBS).

James Madison’s Best Players

• Jordan McCloud has thrown for 2,343 yards (260.3 ypg) to lead James Madison, completing 67.2% of his passes and tossing 22 touchdown passes compared to seven interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 314 rushing yards on 68 carries with six rushing touchdowns.
• Kaelon Black has racked up 493 yards on 114 carries while finding paydirt one time as a runner. He’s also caught 20 passes for 199 yards (22.1 per game) and three touchdowns through the air.
• Ty Son Lawton has carried the ball 91 times for 441 yards (49 per game) and four touchdowns.
• Reggie Brown has hauled in 36 receptions for 701 yards (77.9 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone six times as a receiver.
• Elijah Sarratt has reeled in 47 passes while averaging 75.7 yards per game and scoring four touchdowns.
• Phoenix Sproles has been the target of 44 passes and hauled in 29 catches for 245 yards, an average of 27.2 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone two times through the air this season.
• Jalen Green has 15.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has 14 TFL, 42 tackles, and one interception.
• Aiden Fisher, James Madison’s tackle leader, has 67 tackles, two TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
• Francis Meehan has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 23 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended to his name.

UConn Betting Insights

• UConn has a 4-5-0 record against the spread this year.
• UConn is 0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 25 points or greater this season.
• The teams have hit the over in four of UConn’s nine games with a set total.

UConn Pick Insights

• UConn has plenty of room to get better, as it ranks 14th-worst in total yards per game (309.2) and 17th-worst in total yards surrendered per game (431.1).
• UConn has struggled on both offense and defense this season, ranking ninth-worst in points (17.9 per game) and 17th-worst in points allowed (32.6 per game).
• UConn has been outplayed on both offense and defense in terms of passing this season, ranking 24th-worst in passing yards (185.4 per game) and 22nd-worst in passing yards allowed (252.6 per game).
• UConn’s defense has been bottom-25 in run defense this season, allowing 178.6 rushing yards per game, which ranks 22nd-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 103rd with 123.8 rushing yards per contest.
• UConn ranks 89th in third-down conversion percentage (36.8%) on offense, but it has been less productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking eighth-worst in the FBS with a 46.8% third-down percentage allowed.
• With 10 forced turnovers (95th in the FBS) and 14 turnovers committed (80th in the FBS) this season, UConn ranks 100th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -4.

UConn’s Best Players

• Ta’Quan Roberson has racked up 1,493 yards on 58.2% passing while recording eight touchdown passes with five interceptions this season.
• Victor Rosa is his team’s leading rusher with 84 carries for 401 yards, or 44.6 per game. He’s found paydirt two times on the ground, as well.
• Cam Edwards has run for 383 yards across 79 attempts, scoring two touchdowns.
• Justin Joly’s 392 receiving yards (43.6 yards per game) are a team high. He has 34 receptions on 55 targets with one touchdown.
• Brett Buckman has put together a 390-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 37 passes on 57 targets.
• Cameron Ross has racked up 369 reciving yards (41 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
• Pryce Yates has collected 3.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up six TFL and 28 tackles.
• UConn’s top-tackler, Jackson Mitchell, has 81 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
• Chris Shearin has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 25 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended to his name.