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Star wide receiver Reggie Brown and the James Madison Dukes (10-0) face the Appalachian State Mountaineers (6-4) on Saturday at 2:00 PM ET, at Bridgeforth Stadium and Zane Showker Field.
The Dukes are significant favorites (-9.5) in their game versus the Mountaineers, with the over/under at 56.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Dukes are -352 and the Mountaineers are +275.)
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Game Info for James Madison vs. Appalachian State
- Game Day: Saturday, November 18, 2023
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- 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 | -9.5 | -110 | -110 | 56.5 | -110 | -110 | -352 | +275 |
James Madison Pick Insights
- James Madison has a 7-3-0 record against the spread this season.
- James Madison has a 1-2 record against the spread when favored by 9.5 points or more this season.
- James Madison games with a set total have hit the over six times this season (60%).
James Madison Stats & Insights
- James Madison ranks 34th in total offense (433.2 yards per game) and 26th in total defense (324.8 yards allowed per game) this season.
- James Madison has been thriving on both sides of the ball, ranking 23rd-best in scoring offense (34.3 points per game) and 18th-best in scoring defense (18.2 points allowed per game).
- While James Madison ranks 15th-worst in the FBS in passing defense with 263.2 passing yards allowed per game, it’s been a different story on offense, as the offensive unit ranks 22nd-best in the FBS (284.5 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 giving up just 61.6 per game. The Dukes rank 80th on offense (148.7 rushing yards per game).
- Defensively, James Madison has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 25th-best by allowing a 33.3% third-down conversion rate. The team’s offense ranks 108th (34.6% third-down percentage).
- James Madison owns the 28th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +5, forcing 16 turnovers (40th in the FBS) while turning it over 11 times (29th in the FBS).
James Madison’s Best Players
- Jordan McCloud has racked up 2,800 yards (280 ypg) on 209-of-299 passing with 26 touchdowns compared to seven interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 310 rushing yards (31 ypg) on 76 carries while scoring six touchdowns on the ground.
- The team’s top rusher, Kaelon Black, has carried the ball 118 times for 531 yards (53.1 per game), scoring one time. He’s also caught 21 passes for 204 yards and three touchdowns.
- Ty Son Lawton has been handed the ball 99 times this year and racked up 458 yards (45.8 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Brown’s team-leading 903 yards as a receiver have come on 45 catches (out of 73 targets) with eight touchdowns.
- Elijah Sarratt has grabbed 60 passes while averaging 84.1 yards per game and scoring four touchdowns.
- Phoenix Sproles’ 33 receptions have turned into 270 yards and three touchdowns.
- Jalen Green has racked up 15.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording 14 TFL, 42 tackles, and one interception.
- Aiden Fisher is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s amassed 75 tackles, three TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception.
- Francis Meehan has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 30 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended to his name.
Appalachian State Betting Insights
- Appalachian State’s ATS record is 4-5-1 this year.
- When it has played as at least 9.5-point underdogs this season, Appalachian State is 1-0 against the spread.
- Five of Appalachian State’s 10 games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
Appalachian State Pick Insights
- Appalachian State’s offense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 14th-best in the FBS with 456.3 total yards per game. In terms of defense, it is giving up 388.7 total yards per game, which ranks 82nd.
- Appalachian State’s offensive attack has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 22nd-best in the FBS with 34.8 points per game. In terms of defense, it is giving up 27 points per game, which ranks 75th.
- Appalachian State is putting up 272.7 passing yards per contest on offense this season (31st-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 201.2 passing yards per game (34th-ranked) on defense.
- Appalachian State has been struggling to stop the run, ranking 11th-worst with 187.5 rushing yards allowed per game. It has been better offensively, generating 183.6 rushing yards per contest (33rd-ranked).
- In terms of third-down efficiency, Appalachian State ranks 43rd in the FBS (42.2% third-down conversion percentage) and 83rd on the other side of the ball (40.3% third-down rate allowed).
- Appalachian State has recorded 15 forced turnovers (50th in the FBS) and committed 14 turnovers (66th in the FBS) this season for a +1 turnover margin that ranks 55th in the FBS.
Appalachian State’s Best Players
- Joey Aguilar has thrown for 2,657 yards (265.7 per game) while completing 63.8% of his passes and recording 26 touchdown passes with seven interceptions this season. He’s also run for 263 yards with two touchdowns.
- Nate Noel has run for 759 yards on 150 carries so far this year while scoring five times on the ground.
- Kanye Roberts has run for 484 yards across 84 carries, scoring four touchdowns.
- Kaedin Robinson paces his squad with 541 receiving yards on 41 catches with six touchdowns.
- Christan Horn has recorded 456 receiving yards (45.6 yards per game) and five touchdowns on 27 receptions.
- Makai Jackson has racked up 316 reciving yards (31.6 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- Nate Johnson paces the team with five sacks, and also has five TFL and 29 tackles.
- Andrew Parker is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s collected 69 tackles, three TFL, and two sacks.
- Jordan Favors has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 25 tackles, two TFL, and three passes defended to his name.
