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At Bridgeforth Stadium and Zane Showker Field on Saturday, the James Madison Dukes (5-0) meet the Georgia Southern Eagles (4-1).
The Dukes are the favorites (-6) in their game versus the Eagles, with the over/under being 58.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Dukes are -239 and the Eagles are +193.)
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Game Info for James Madison vs. Georgia Southern
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- 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 | -6 | -110 | -110 | 58.5 | -111 | -109 | -239 | +193 |
James Madison Pick Insights
- So far this season, James Madison has put together a 3-2-0 record against the spread.
- James Madison is 0-2 against the spread when favored by 6 points or more this season.
- James Madison has hit the over in three of its five games with a set total (60%).
James Madison Stats & Insights
- James Madison ranks 61st in total offense (402 yards per game) and 49th in total defense (349.8 yards allowed per game) this year.
- James Madison ranks 39th in scoring offense (33.2 points per game) and 51st in scoring defense (22.6 points allowed per game) this year.
- Despite having a bottom-25 pass defense that ranks third-worst in the FBS (311.2 passing yards allowed per game), James Madison has had more success on offense, ranking 66th in the FBS by averaging 241.6 passing yards per game.
- James Madison sports the 62nd-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (160.4 per game), and has been better defensively, ranking best with only 38.6 rushing yards allowed per game.
- James Madison owns the 10th-best third-down defense this season (27.5% third-down percentage allowed), but ranks fifth-worst offensively (27.9% third-down conversion rate).
- James Madison owns the 53rd-ranked turnover margin in college football at +1, forcing eight turnovers (58th in the FBS) while turning it over seven times (47th in the FBS).
James Madison’s Best Players
- Jordan McCloud has 1,173 yards passing for James Madison, completing 64.5% of his passes and tossing 11 touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He’s also helped out on the ground with 108 rushing yards (21.6 ypg) on 35 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Kaelon Black, has carried the ball 73 times for 365 yards (73 per game). He’s also caught 13 passes for 106 yards and one touchdown.
- This season, Ty Son Lawton has carried the ball 43 times for 209 yards (41.8 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Reggie Brown has hauled in 16 receptions for 373 yards (74.6 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
- Elijah Sarratt has caught 19 passes for 280 yards (56 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Zach Horton has compiled six grabs for 143 yards, an average of 28.6 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
- Jalen Green has 6.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has seven TFL, 19 tackles, and one interception.
- James Madison’s tackle leader, Aiden Fisher, has 33 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
- Francis Meehan has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 10 tackles and two passes defended.
Georgia Southern Betting Insights
- Georgia Southern is 3-1-0 against the spread this year.
- Georgia Southern is 0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 6 points or greater this year.
- One of Georgia Southern’s four games with a set total has hit the over (25%).
Georgia Southern Pick Insights
- Georgia Southern’s offensive attack has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 17th-best in the FBS with 471.6 total yards per game. In terms of defense, it is ceding 360.4 total yards per game, which ranks 59th.
- From an offensive angle, Georgia Southern is putting up 35 points per contest (28th-ranked). It ranks 37th in the FBS on defense (20.2 points surrendered per game).
- Georgia Southern’s pass defense ranks 62nd in the FBS with 220.4 passing yards given up per contest, but it has been lifted up by its offense, which ranks ninth-best by generating 337 passing yards per contest.
- From an offensive standpoint, Georgia Southern is generating 134.6 rushing yards per game (93rd-ranked). It ranks 73rd in the FBS on defense (140 rushing yards surrendered per game).
- Georgia Southern has been a top-25 unit on third down on both sides of the ball this season, as it ranks 14th-best in third-down conversion rate (50%) and 17th-best in third-down rate surrendered (30.8%).
- Georgia Southern has a 0 turnover margin this season, which ranks 67th in the FBS.
Georgia Southern’s Best Players
- Davis Brin leads Georgia Southern with 1,611 yards on 166-of-238 passing with 12 touchdowns compared to seven interceptions this season.
- OJ Arnold has run for 269 yards on 36 carries so far this year while scoring three times on the ground.
- Jalen White has run for 261 yards across 45 carries, scoring three touchdowns.
- Khaleb Hood leads his team with 414 receiving yards on 39 receptions with three touchdowns.
- Derwin Burgess Jr. has collected 371 receiving yards (74.2 yards per game) and three touchdowns on 36 receptions.
- Dalen Cobb’s 21 catches (on 27 targets) have netted him 221 yards (44.2 ypg).
- Isaac Walker paces the team with two sacks, and also has five tackles.
- Marques Watson-Trent, Georgia Southern’s tackle leader, has 15 tackles, one TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Shemar Bartholomew leads the team with one interception, while also putting up one pass defended.
