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The Georgia Southern Eagles (4-1) will visit the James Madison Dukes (5-0) on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET.
The Dukes are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-6), versus the Eagles. The over/under for this game is 59.5 points.
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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 | 59.5 | -111 | -109 | -228 | +185 |
James Madison Pick Insights
- James Madison has posted a 3-2-0 record against the spread this season.
- James Madison is 0-2 against the spread when favored by 6 points or more this season.
- James Madison games have hit the over on three of five occasions (60%).
James Madison Stats & Insights
- James Madison is averaging 402 yards per game on offense (61st in the FBS), and rank 49th on defense, yielding 349.8 yards allowed per game.
- James Madison is totaling 33.2 points per game on offense (39th in the FBS), and ranks 50th defensively with 22.6 points allowed per game.
- With 311.2 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks third-worst in the FBS, James Madison has had to lean on their 66th-ranked passing offense (241.6 passing yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
- James Madison ranks 61st in rushing yards this year (160.4 rushing yards per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking best in the FBS with 38.6 rushing yards allowed per game.
- While James Madison ranks fifth-worst in the FBS in third-down conversion rate at 27.9%, it’s been a different situation defensively, ranking 10th-best (27.5% third-down percentage allowed).
- James Madison ranks 53rd in college football with a +1 turnover margin after forcing 8 turnovers (58th in the FBS) and committing seven (47th in the FBS).
James Madison’s Best Players
- Jordan McCloud has 1,173 passing yards 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.
- Kaelon Black has 365 rushing yards on 73 carries. He’s also tacked on 13 catches for 106 yards (21.2 per game) and one touchdown through the air.
- Ty Son Lawton has collected 209 yards on 43 carries, scoring three times.
- Reggie Brown’s leads his squad with 373 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 16 catches (out of 33 targets) and scored three touchdowns.
- Elijah Sarratt has put up a 280-yard season so far with two touchdowns, reeling in 19 passes on 22 targets.
- Zach Horton’s six receptions have yielded 143 yards and two touchdowns.
- Jalen Green has racked up 6.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording seven TFL, 19 tackles, and one interception.
- Aiden Fisher is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s totaled 33 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and one interception.
- Francis Meehan leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 10 tackles and two passes defended.
Georgia Southern Betting Insights
- Georgia Southern has a 3-1-0 record against the spread this year.
- Georgia Southern has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 6 points or more this season (0-1).
- In Georgia Southern’s four games with a set total, one has hit the over (25%).
Georgia Southern Pick Insights
- Georgia Southern’s offense has been dominant, racking up 471.6 total yards per contest (17th-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 59th by surrendering 360.4 total yards per game.
- With 35 points per game on offense, Georgia Southern ranks 28th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 36th, giving up 20.2 points per game.
- Georgia Southern’s pass defense ranks 61st in the FBS with 220.4 passing yards allowed per game, but it has been lifted up by its offense, which ranks ninth-best by putting up 337 passing yards per game.
- Georgia Southern ranks 93rd in the FBS with 134.6 rushing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 73rd with 140 rushing yards surrendered per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- On third down, Georgia Southern has been productive on both sides of the ball this season, ranking 14th-best in third-down conversion rate (50%) and 17th-best in third-down rate allowed (30.8%).
- At 0, Georgia Southern has the 66th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 10 forced turnovers (26th in the FBS) and 10 turnovers committed (91st in the FBS).
Georgia Southern’s Best Players
- Davis Brin has recored 1,611 passing yards, or 322.2 per game, so far this season. He has completed 69.7% of his passes and has tossed 12 touchdowns with seven interceptions.
- OJ Arnold is his team’s leading rusher with 36 carries for 269 yards, or 53.8 per game. He’s found paydirt three times on the ground, as well.
- Jalen White has run for 261 yards across 45 carries, scoring three touchdowns.
- Khaleb Hood’s 414 receiving yards (82.8 yards per game) lead the team. He has 39 receptions on 55 targets with three touchdowns.
- Derwin Burgess Jr. has put together a 371-yard season so far with three touchdowns. He’s caught 36 passes on 49 targets.
- Dalen Cobb has racked up 221 reciving yards (44.2 ypg) this season.
- Isaac Walker leads the team with two sacks, and also has five tackles.
- So far Marques Watson-Trent leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has totaled 15 tackles, one TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one interception this season.
