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At Bridgeforth Stadium and Zane Showker Field on Saturday, Todd Centeio and the James Madison Dukes (5-1) face Khalan Laborn and the Marshall Thundering Herd (3-3) in a matchup featuring a pair of the brightest stars in college football on offense, starting at 3:30 PM ET.
The Dukes are double-digit favorites (currently -12.5) in their game versus the Thundering Herd, with the over/under at 51.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Dukes are -510 and the Thundering Herd are +372.)
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Game Info and Betting Lines for James Madison vs. Marshall
- Game Day: Saturday, October 22, 2022
- Game Time: 3:30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dukes | -12.5 | -111 | -110 | 51.5 | -107 | -114 | -510 | +372 |
James Madison Betting Insights
- Marshall is 2-4-0 against the spread this year.
- Marshall is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 12.5 points or more this season.
- Marshall has gone over in one of six games with a set total (16.7%).
James Madison Stats & Insights
- James Madison has been clicking on all fronts this year, ranking sixth-best in total offense (519.8 yards per game) and 11th-best in total defense (289.7 yards allowed per game).
- James Madison ranks 27th in scoring defense this season (20.0 points allowed per game), but has been thriving on offense, ranking sixth-best in the FBS with 43.2 points per game.
- James Madison ranks 93rd in pass defense this season (252.7 passing yards allowed per game), but has been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 19th-best in the FBS with 306.2 passing yards per game.
- James Madison has been making things happen on both sides of the ball in the running game this season, ranking 18th-best in rushing offense (213.7 rushing yards per game) and best in rushing defense (37.0 rushing yards allowed per game).
- James Madison sports the 46th-ranked offense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (43.9% percentage), and has been more effective defensively, ranking ninth-best with a 28.4% third-down percentage allowed.
- James Madison ranks 44th in college football with a +2 turnover margin after forcing 11 turnovers (41st in the FBS) while committing nine (57th in the FBS).
James Madison’s Best Players
- Centeio leads James Madison with 1,775 yards (295.8 ypg) on 120-of-188 passing with 17 touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He also has 306 rushing yards on 61 carries while scoring five touchdowns on the ground.
- Percy Agyei-Obese has racked up 460 yards on 72 carries while finding the end zone four times as a runner.
- Kris Thornton’s leads his squad with 652 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 38 catches (out of 60 targets) and scored five touchdowns.
- Reggie Brown has put together a 346-yard season so far with three touchdowns, hauling in 22 passes on 30 targets.
- Terrance Greene Jr.’s 11 grabs have turned into 204 yards and two touchdowns.
- Isaac Ukwu paces the team with 3.0 sacks, and also has 3.0 TFL and 15 tackles.
- Taurus Jones, James Madison’s top tackler, has 34 tackles, 3.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
- Jordan Swann has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has nine tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended to his name.
Marshall Betting Insights
- Marshall is 2-4-0 against the spread this season.
- Marshall is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 12.5 points or more this season.
- One of Marshall’s six games with a set total has hit the over (16.7%).
Marshall Stats & Insights
- Marshall has been dominant on defense, giving up only 290.7 total yards per contest (13th-best). Offensively, it ranks 71st by posting 399.0 total yards per game.
- Marshall has been keeping opposing offenses in check on the defensive side of the ball, giving up only 17.3 points per contest (16th-best). Offensively, it ranks 83rd by putting up 26.7 points per game.
- Marshall’s passing game has not been getting things done, ranking 20th-worst in the FBS with 188.8 passing yards per game. It has been more productive defensively, giving up 213.3 passing yards per contest (47th-ranked).
- Marshall has been a top-25 run unit on both sides of the ball this season, as it ranks 21st-best in rushing yards per game (210.2) and second-best in rushing yards surrendered per game (77.3).
- Marshall’s defense has been dominant on third down, giving up a 26.2% third-down conversion rate (third-best). Offensively, it ranks 66th in the FBS with a 39.6% third-down rate.
- With 12 forced turnovers (24th in the FBS) and eight turnovers committed (40th in the FBS) this season, Marshall ranks 28th in the FBS with a turnover margin of +4.
Marshall’s Best Players
- Henry Colombi has compiled 943 yards (157.2 per game) while completing 73.2% of his passes and recording six touchdown passes with four interceptions this season.
- Laborn is his team’s leading rusher with 158 carries for 851 yards, or 141.8 per game. He’s found paydirt 10 times on the ground, as well.
- Ethan Payne has racked up 133 yards (on 22 carries) with two touchdowns.
- Corey Gammage has registered 23 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 254 (42.3 yards per game). He’s been targeted 31 times and has three touchdowns.
- Caleb McMillan has totaled 171 receiving yards (28.5 yards per game) and one touchdown on nine receptions.
- Talik Keaton’s 26 targets have resulted in 19 grabs for 169 yards.
- Owen Porter has 3.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 4.0 TFL, 12 tackles, and one interception.
- Abraham Beauplan, Marshall’s tackle leader, has 30 tackles and 2.0 TFL this year.
- Micah Abraham has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 10 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and four passes defended to his name.
