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Caullin Lacy will lead the South Alabama Jaguars (2-2) into their battle against the James Madison Dukes (4-0) at Bridgeforth Stadium and Zane Showker Field on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET.
The Dukes are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-4.5), versus the Jaguars. The over/under for this game is 51.5 points.
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Game Info for James Madison vs. South Alabama
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- 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 | -4.5 | -111 | -109 | 51.5 | -111 | -109 | -203 | +169 |
James Madison Pick Insights
- James Madison is 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
- James Madison is 1-2 against the spread when favored by 4.5 points or more this season.
- James Madison has hit the over in two of four games with a set total (50%).
James Madison Stats & Insights
- James Madison is averaging 408.3 yards per game offensively this season (58th in the FBS), and are surrendering 355.8 yards per game (64th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- James Madison is putting up 33.8 points per game on offense this season (44th in the FBS), and is allowing 22.5 points per game (56th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Despite having a bottom-25 pass defense that ranks eighth-worst in the FBS (314.3 passing yards allowed per game), James Madison has had more success on the other side of the ball, ranking 63rd in the FBS by putting up 241.8 passing yards per game.
- James Madison ranks 52nd in rushing yards this year (166.5 rushing yards per game), but has been playing really well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking best in the FBS with 41.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
- While James Madison ranks 12th-worst in the FBS in third-down conversion rate at 31.5%, it’s been a different situation defensively, ranking 10th-best (27.4% third-down conversion rate allowed).
- With six forced turnovers (54th in the FBS) against six turnovers committed (69th in the FBS), James Madison (0) has the 67th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
James Madison’s Best Players
- Jordan McCloud has thrown for 932 yards (233 ypg) to lead James Madison, completing 66.7% of his passes and recording eight touchdown passes compared to two interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 47 rushing yards on 25 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Kaelon Black has carried the ball 54 times for a team-high 304 yards (76 per game). He has also caught 12 passes for 103 yards and one receiving touchdown.
- Ty Son Lawton has racked up 191 yards on 32 attempts, scoring three times.
- Reggie Brown has hauled in 15 catches for 354 yards (88.5 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 reeled in 14 passes while averaging 47 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
- Jamree Kromah paces the team with four sacks, and also has five TFL and 13 tackles.
- Aiden Fisher is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s collected 22 tackles and one interception.
- Devyn Coles has a team-leading one interception to go along with six tackles and one pass defended.
South Alabama Betting Insights
- South Alabama has covered the spread once in four games this year.
- South Alabama has a 1-1 record against the spread when an underdog by 4.5 points or more this year.
- South Alabama hase gone over in two of four games with a set total (50%).
South Alabama Pick Insights
- With 393.5 total yards per game on offense, South Alabama ranks 71st in the FBS in 2023. Defensively, it ranks 62nd, giving up 352.8 total yards per contest.
- From an offensive angle, South Alabama is compiling 28.8 points per contest (70th-ranked). It ranks 66th in the FBS defensively (23.8 points allowed per game).
- South Alabama is generating 214.3 passing yards per game on offense this season (96th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 247 passing yards per game (98th-ranked) on defense.
- In terms of rushing, South Alabama ranks 42nd in the FBS on offense (179.3 rushing yards per game) and 34th on defense (105.8 rushing yards allowed per game).
- South Alabama’s third-down offense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 13th-best in the FBS with a 51.9% third-down conversion rate. In terms of defense, it is ceding a 44% third-down rate, which ranks 99th.
- After forcing seven turnovers (33rd in the FBS) and turning the ball over six times (69th in the FBS) this season, South Alabama sports the 50th-ranked turnover margin of +1.
South Alabama’s Best Players
- Carter Bradley has compiled 854 yards (213.5 yards per game) while completing 69.7% of his passes and tossing six touchdown passes with three interceptions this season.
- La’Damian Webb is his team’s leading rusher with 52 carries for 340 yards, or 85 per game. He’s found the end zone six times on the ground, as well.
- Kentrel Bullock has piled up 49 carries and totaled 255 yards with one touchdown.
- Lacy leads his squad with 435 receiving yards on 26 catches with five touchdowns.
- Jamaal Pritchett has 14 receptions (on 19 targets) for a total of 161 yards (40.3 yards per game) this year.
- Devin Voisin has racked up 77 reciving yards (19.3 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Brock Higdon has racked up two sacks to pace the team, while also recording two TFL and four tackles.
- Jaden Voisin, South Alabama’s top tackler, has seven tackles this year.
- Marquise Robinson has a team-leading one interception to go along with one pass defended.
