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Star wideout Kris Thornton and the James Madison Dukes (4-0) meet the Georgia Southern Eagles (3-3) on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET, at Allen E. Paulson Stadium.
The Eagles are expected to lose by at least two scores (currently +11) against the Dukes (with an over/under of 66.5 points).
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Game Info and Betting Lines for James Madison vs. Georgia Southern
- Game Day: Saturday, October 15, 2022
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Statesboro, Georgia
- Stadium: Allen E. Paulson Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dukes | -11 | -109 | -112 | 66.5 | -112 | -110 | -414 | +311 |
James Madison Betting Insights
- Georgia Southern is 4-2-0 against the spread this year.
- Georgia Southern has a 1-1 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 11 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in three of Georgia Southern’s six games with a set total.
James Madison Stats & Insights
- James Madison ranks 28th in total offense this year (461.5 yards per game), but has been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, ranking best in the FBS with 461.5 yards allowed per game.
- James Madison has been a handful for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (sixth-best with 44.8 points per game) and scoring defense (eighth-best with 13.8 points allowed per game) this season.
- Defensively, James Madison has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 15th-best by surrendering just 172.8 passing yards per game. The Dukes rank 70th on offense (243.8 passing yards per game).
- James Madison has been firing on all cylinders in the running game this season, ranking 16th-best in rushing offense (217.8 rushing yards per game) and best in rushing defense (47.5 rushing yards allowed per game).
- On defense, James Madison has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking fourth-best by allowing a 24.0% third-down conversion rate. The team’s offense ranks 54th (42.6% third-down conversion rate).
- With nine forced turnovers (43rd in the FBS) against five turnovers committed (21st in the FBS), James Madison (+4) has the 26th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
James Madison’s Best Players
- Todd Centeio has been a dual threat for James Madison so far this season. He has 1,307 passing yards, completing 65.7% of his passes and recording 15 touchdown passes and one interception this season. He’s rushed for 262 yards (52.4 ypg) on 49 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Percy Agyei-Obese has racked up 354 yards on 54 carries while finding the end zone four times.
- Thornton has hauled in 33 receptions for 526 yards (105.2 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone five times as a receiver.
- Reggie Brown has hauled in 14 receptions totaling 210 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Terrance Greene Jr.’s seven grabs have turned into 130 yards and one touchdown.
- Isaac Ukwu paces the team with 3.0 sacks, and also has 3.0 TFL and 12 tackles.
- James Madison’s top-tackler, Taurus Jones, has 27 tackles, 3.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
- Jailin Walker has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 19 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
Georgia Southern Betting Insights
- So far this year, Georgia Southern has put together a 4-2-0 record against the spread.
- Georgia Southern has a 1-1 record against the spread when an underdog by 11 points or more this season.
- In Georgia Southern’s six games with a set total, three have hit the over (50%).
Georgia Southern Stats & Insights
- Georgia Southern ranks 12th-worst in total yards allowed per game on defense (456.7), but at least it has been getting things done on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 14th-best in total yards per game (491.8).
- Georgia Southern ranks 29th in the FBS with 37.0 points per game on offense, and it ranks 98th with 30.3 points surrendered per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- Georgia Southern’s pass defense ranks 69th in the FBS with 230.0 passing yards given up per contest, but it has been bolstered by its offense, which ranks 12th-best by posting 322.2 passing yards per game.
- Georgia Southern’s defense has been bottom-25 in run defense this season, allowing 226.7 rushing yards per game, which ranks sixth-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 53rd with 169.7 rushing yards per contest.
- Georgia Southern’s third-down defense ranks 85th in the FBS with a 41.0% third-down conversion rate allowed, but it has been bolstered by its offense, which ranks third-best by generating a 57.7% third-down rate.
- Georgia Southern owns a -4 turnover margin this season, which ranks 100th in the FBS.
Georgia Southern’s Best Players
- Kyle Vantrease has 1,933 passing yards, or 322.2 per game, so far this season. He has completed 60.8% of his passes and has collected 13 touchdowns with 11 interceptions.
- Jalen White has run for 521 yards on 91 carries so far this year while scoring eight times on the ground. He’s also tacked on 10 catches, totaling 97 yards.
- Gerald Green has racked up 316 yards on 57 carries with four touchdowns.
- Derwin Burgess Jr. paces his squad with 453 receiving yards on 37 receptions with four touchdowns.
- Khaleb Hood has recorded 431 receiving yards (71.8 yards per game) and two touchdowns on 38 receptions.
- Jeremy Singleton has racked up 344 reciving yards (57.3 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- Justin Ellis has racked up 2.0 sacks to pace the team, while also recording 2.0 TFL and eight tackles.
- Marques Watson-Trent, Georgia Southern’s top tackler, has 13 tackles and 0.5 sacks this year.
- Marc Stampley II leads the team with one interception, while also putting up one pass defended.
