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The James Madison Dukes and the Air Force Falcons play in the Armed Forces Bowl on December 23, 2023, with kickoff at 3:30 PM ET, airing on ABC.
The Dukes are favored, but by less than a field goal (-2.5), against the Falcons. The over/under for this matchup is 41 points.
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Game Info for James Madison vs. Air Force
- Game Day: Saturday, December 23, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Location: Fort Worth, Texas
- Stadium: Amon G. Carter Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison | -2.5 | -110 | -110 | 41 | -110 | -110 | -143 | +121 |
James Madison Pick Insights
- So far this season, James Madison has posted an 8-4-0 record against the spread.
- When it has played as at least 2.5-point favorites this season, James Madison is 6-4 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in seven of James Madison’s 12 games with a set total.
James Madison Stats & Insights
- James Madison is averaging 430.3 yards per game on offense (30th in the FBS), and rank 30th defensively, yielding 330.3 yards allowed per game.
- James Madison has been a tough matchup for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (18th-best with 35.2 points per game) and scoring defense (18th-best with 18.5 points allowed per game) this year.
- James Madison has struggled on defense against the pass, ranking 10th-worst in the FBS (267 passing yards allowed per game) this season. However, the Dukes rank 17th-best offensively, putting up 288.2 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 giving up just 63.3 per game. The Dukes rank 89th on offense (142.1 rushing yards per game).
- James Madison is averaging a 36.6% third-down conversion rate offensively this year (87th in the FBS), and is surrendering a 34.9% third-down percentage (30th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- With 21 forced turnovers (23rd in the FBS) against 14 turnovers committed (34th in the FBS), James Madison’s +7 turnover margin is the 21st-best in college football.
James Madison’s Best Players
- Jordan McCloud has compiled 3,413 yards (284.4 ypg) on 262-of-380 passing with 32 touchdowns compared to nine interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 311 rushing yards (25.9 ypg) on 92 carries while scoring eight touchdowns on the ground.
- Kaelon Black has racked up 594 yards on 131 carries while finding paydirt one time as a runner. He’s also caught 21 passes for 204 yards (17 per game) and three touchdowns through the air.
- Ty Son Lawton has carried the ball 126 times for 568 yards (47.3 per game) and five touchdowns.
- Elijah Sarratt’s team-leading 1,076 yards as a receiver have come on 74 receptions (out of 92 targets) with eight touchdowns.
- Reggie Brown has caught 51 passes while averaging 84.2 yards per game and scoring nine touchdowns.
- Phoenix Sproles’ 47 grabs have yielded 387 yards and three touchdowns.
- Jalen Green has 15.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has 14 TFL, 42 tackles, and one interception.
- James Madison’s top-tackler, Aiden Fisher, has 85 tackles, three TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Francis Meehan has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 39 tackles, two TFL, and three passes defended.
Air Force Betting Insights
- Air Force has a 4-5-1 record against the spread this year.
- Air Force is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs.
- Out of Air Force’s 10 games with a set total, six have hit the over (60%).
Air Force Pick Insights
- Air Force ranks 81st in the FBS with 364.1 total yards per contest, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks sixth-best by allowing just 277.3 total yards per game.
- Air Force’s defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 14th-best in the FBS with 17.9 points conceded per contest. In terms of offense, it is compiling 27.6 points per game, which ranks 65th.
- Air Force ranks worst in passing yards per game on offense (88.3), but at least it has been dominating on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 12th-best in passing yards allowed per contest (181).
- Things have been positive for Air Force on both offense and defense, as it is putting up 275.8 rushing yards per game (second-best) and surrendering only 96.3 rushing yards per game (10th-best).
- Air Force’s third-down offense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 20th-best in the FBS with a 45.8% third-down conversion percentage. In terms of defense, it is ceding a 35.1% third-down rate, which ranks 34th.
- After forcing 13 turnovers (104th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 17 times (65th in the FBS) this season, Air Force has the 98th-ranked turnover margin of -4.
Air Force’s Best Players
- The team’s top rusher, Emmanuel Michel, has carried the ball 169 times for 747 yards (62.3 per game) with nine touchdowns.
- Jared Roznos’ 332 receiving yards (27.7 yards per game) lead the team. He has 11 catches on 15 targets with two touchdowns.
- Cade Harris has put together a 179-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught five passes on 13 targets.
- Brandon Engel has racked up 178 reciving yards (14.8 ypg) this season.
- PJ Ramsey has 7.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has nine TFL and 27 tackles.
- Alec Mock, Air Force’s leading tackler, has 66 tackles, two TFL, two sacks, and one interception this year.
- Trey Taylor leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 55 tackles, three TFL, 0.5 sacks, and three passes defended.
