James Madison Dukes vs. Georgia State Panthers Picks & Preview | NCAAFB Week 10

Star player Marcus Carroll and the Georgia State Panthers (6-2) play the James Madison Dukes (8-0) on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET, at Center Parc Stadium.

The Dukes are the favorites (-5.5) in their game against the Panthers, with the over/under being 54.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Dukes are -220 and the Panthers are +180.)

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Game Info for James Madison vs. Georgia State

• Game Day: Saturday, November 4, 2023
• Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN2
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Stadium: Center Parc Stadium

James Madison Pick Insights

• James Madison has posted a 5-3-0 record against the spread this season.
• James Madison is 2-3 against the spread when favored by 5.5 points or more this season.
• James Madison games have gone over the point total on four of eight occasions (50%).

James Madison Stats & Insights

• James Madison is totaling 407.8 yards per game on offense, which ranks 55th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the Dukes rank 37th, surrendering 337.6 yards per contest.
• James Madison is averaging 32.1 points per game on offense, which ranks them 40th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 30th, giving up 20.3 points per game.
• Despite sporting a bottom-25 pass defense that ranks sixth-worst in the FBS (288.8 passing yards allowed per game), James Madison has had more success offensively, ranking 45th in the FBS by averaging 260.1 passing yards per game.
• James Madison has the 76th-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (147.6 per game), and has been better defensively, ranking best with only 48.9 rushing yards allowed per game.
• James Madison ranks ninth-worst in third-down conversion rate (30.5%), but has played better on defense, ranking 40th with a 35.6% third-down conversion rate allowed.
• James Madison owns the 27th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +4, forcing 14 turnovers (24th in the FBS) while turning it over 10 times (47th in the FBS).

James Madison’s Best Players

• Jordan McCloud has racked up 2,036 yards (254.5 ypg) on 148-of-226 passing with 18 touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 210 rushing yards (26.3 ypg) on 55 carries while scoring four touchdowns on the ground.
• Kaelon Black has 486 rushing yards on 110 carries with one touchdown. He’s also added 19 catches for 169 yards (21.1 per game) and three touchdowns via the passing game.
• This season, Ty Son Lawton has carried the ball 73 times for 346 yards (43.3 per game) and four touchdowns.
• Reggie Brown’s 691 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 61 times and has registered 35 receptions and six touchdowns.
• Elijah Sarratt has hauled in 39 receptions totaling 594 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
• Phoenix Sproles has a total of 189 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 26 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
• Jalen Green has 15.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 14 TFL, 38 tackles, and one interception.
• Aiden Fisher, James Madison’s leading tackler, has 60 tackles, two TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
• Francis Meehan has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 22 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.

Georgia State Betting Insights

• So far this season, Georgia State has put together a 5-2-0 record against the spread.
• Georgia State games have gone over the point total in three out of seven opportunities (42.9%).

Georgia State Pick Insights

• With 415.1 total yards per game on the offensive side of the ball, Georgia State ranks 51st in the FBS in 2023. Defensively, it ranks 100th, giving up 401.5 total yards per contest.
• With 30.4 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, Georgia State ranks 54th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 67th, allowing 25.5 points per game.
• Georgia State ranks 70th in passing yards per game (224), but it has been worse on the defensive side of the ball, ranking seventh-worst in the FBS with 282.8 passing yards surrendered per contest.
• Georgia State’s run offense has been thriving, racking up 191.1 rushing yards per game (24th-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 34th by allowing 118.8 rushing yards per game.
• On defense, Georgia State is a bottom-25 unit on third down, surrendering a 44.7% third-down conversion rate (21st-worst). Fortunately, it is thriving on offense, posting a 44.7% third-down rate (ninth-best).
• With 12 forced turnovers (54th in the FBS) and 10 turnovers committed (47th in the FBS) this season, Georgia State ranks 43rd in the FBS with a turnover margin of +2.

Georgia State’s Best Players

• Darren Grainger has thrown for 1,789 yards (223.6 ypg) to lead Georgia State, completing 67.4% of his passes and tossing 12 touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 448 yards (56 ypg) on 90 carries with five touchdowns.
• The team’s top rusher, Carroll, has carried the ball 197 times for 1,060 yards (132.5 per game) with 12 touchdowns. He’s also caught 13 passes for 146 yards.
• Robert Lewis has hauled in 658 receiving yards on 46 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring six touchdowns as a receiver.
• Tailique Williams has 29 receptions (on 41 targets) for a total of 482 yards (60.3 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
• Jacari Carter has racked up 189 reciving yards (23.6 ypg) this season.
• Kevin Swint has racked up four sacks to lead the team, while also recording six TFL and 22 tackles.
• Georgia State’s leading tackler, Jontrey Hunter, has 65 tackles, four TFL, and one sack this year.
• Gavin Pringle leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 27 tackles, three TFL, 1.5 sacks, and three passes defended.