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The Utah State Aggies (1-2) play on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium against the James Madison Dukes (3-0).
The Dukes are the favorites (-5.5) in their matchup versus the Aggies, with the over/under being 53 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Dukes are -234 and the Aggies are +189.)
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Game Info for James Madison vs. Utah State
- Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: MW Network
- Location: Logan, Utah
- Stadium: Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison | -5.5 | -110 | -110 | 53 | -110 | -110 | -234 | +189 |
James Madison Pick Insights
- James Madison has covered the spread once in three games this season.
- James Madison is winless against the spread (0-2) when playing as at least 5.5-point favorites.
- James Madison has combined with its opponent to go over in one of three games with a set total (33.3%).
James Madison Stats & Insights
- James Madison is averaging 373.7 yards per game on offense (81st in the FBS), and rank 45th on defense, yielding 307.7 yards allowed per game.
- James Madison is putting up 30 points per game offensively this season (69th in the FBS), and is allowing 17.3 points per game (41st) on the other side of the ball.
- James Madison owns the 94th-ranked passing offense this season (201 passing yards per game), and has been worse on defense, ranking 17th-worst with 285 passing yards allowed per game.
- James Madison ranks 56th in rushing yards this year (172.7 rushing yards per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking best in the FBS with 22.7 rushing yards allowed per game.
- While James Madison ranks 23rd-worst in the FBS in third-down percentage at 33.3%, it’s been a different story on the other side of the ball, ranking fourth-best (22.7% third-down conversion rate allowed).
- James Madison ranks 29th in college football with a +2 turnover margin after forcing 3 turnovers (82nd in the FBS) and committing one (third in the FBS).
James Madison’s Best Players
- Jordan McCloud has 568 pass yards for James Madison, completing 66.2% of his passes and tossing four touchdowns this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Kaelon Black, has carried the ball 37 times for 228 yards (76 per game). He’s proven to be a dual threat, hauling in 60 receiving yards on seven catches with one touchdown through the air.
- Ty Son Lawton has carried the ball 26 times for 156 yards (52 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Reggie Brown’s 194 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 20 times and has collected 10 catches and one touchdown.
- Elijah Sarratt has hauled in 10 receptions totaling 143 yards, finding the end zone one time as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Jamree Kromah has 3.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has five TFL and 11 tackles.
- Aiden Fisher, James Madison’s leading tackler, has 13 tackles this year.
- Devyn Coles leads the team with one interception, while also putting up five tackles and one pass defended.
Utah State Betting Insights
- Utah State is 1-1-0 against the spread this season.
- Utah State is 1-1 against the spread when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this year.
- Utah State has gone over in one of two games with a set total (50%).
Utah State Pick Insights
- Utah State ranks 56th with 407.3 total yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 88th with 378.7 total yards ceded per contest on defense.
- Utah State ranks 35th in the FBS with 37.7 points per contest on offense, and it ranks 103rd with 30.3 points surrendered per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- In terms of passing, Utah State ranks 79th in the FBS (224 passing yards per game) and 53rd on defense (201 passing yards allowed per contest).
- Utah State ranks 42nd in rushing yards per game (183.3), but it has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-worst in the FBS with 177.7 rushing yards conceded per contest.
- Utah State’s defense has been bottom-25 on third down this season, allowing a 47.8% third-down conversion rate, which ranks 18th-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 108th with a 47.8% third-down rate.
- Utah State has produced three forced turnovers (82nd in the FBS) and committed three turnovers (32nd in the FBS) this season for a 0 turnover margin that ranks 59th in the FBS.
Utah State’s Best Players
- Cooper Legas has put up 384 passing yards, or 128 per game, so far this season. He has completed 67.6% of his passes and has recorded three touchdowns with two interceptions.
- Rahsul Faison has rushed 19 times for 194 yards, with one touchdown.
- Davon Booth has collected 135 yards (on 21 carries) with two touchdowns.
- Terrell Vaughn’s 227 receiving yards (75.7 yards per game) lead the team. He has 29 catches on 42 targets with four touchdowns.
- Micah Davis has put up a 153-yard season so far with two touchdowns. He’s caught eight passes on 11 targets.
- Jalen Royals’ 12 receptions (on 17 targets) have netted him 140 yards (46.7 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Cole Joyce has two sacks to lead the team, and also has two TFL and 12 tackles.
- MJ Tafisi is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 21 tackles and two TFL.
- Jaiden Francois has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has nine tackles and one pass defended to his name.
