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The UConn Huskies (1-8) will visit the James Madison Dukes (9-0) on Saturday at 2:00 PM ET.
The Huskies are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +26.5) versus the Dukes (with an over/under of 48.5 points).
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Game Info for James Madison vs. UConn
- Game Day: Saturday, November 11, 2023
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- 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 | -26.5 | -110 | -110 | 48.5 | -110 | -110 | -3823 | +1500 |
James Madison Pick Insights
- James Madison has posted a 6-3-0 record against the spread this season.
- James Madison has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 26.5 points or more this season (0-1).
- James Madison has hit the over in five of its nine games with a set total (55.6%).
James Madison Stats & Insights
- Defensively, James Madison has been a top-25 unit, ranking 24th-best by surrendering just 325.4 yards per game. The offense ranks 41st (425.4 yards per game).
- James Madison ranks 28th in scoring offense (33.2 points per game) and 27th in scoring defense (19.6 points allowed per game) this year.
- James Madison has the 38th-ranked passing offense this season (265.3 passing yards per game), and has been less effective on defense, ranking 14th-worst with 265.8 passing yards allowed per game.
- James Madison owns the 66th-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (160.1 per game), and has been more effective defensively, ranking second-best with only 59.7 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Offensively, James Madison ranks 104th in the FBS with a 34.7% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 33rd in third-down percentage allowed (59.7).
- James Madison has the 38th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +3, forcing 14 turnovers (41st in the FBS) while turning it over 11 times (46th in the FBS).
James Madison’s Best Players
- Jordan McCloud has 2,343 pass yards for James Madison, completing 67.2% of his passes and recording 22 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 314 rushing yards (34.9 ypg) on 68 carries with six rushing touchdowns.
- Kaelon Black has 493 rushing yards on 114 carries with one touchdown. He’s also tacked on 20 catches for 199 yards (22.1 per game) and three touchdowns through the air.
- Ty Son Lawton has been handed the ball 91 times this year and racked up 441 yards (49 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Reggie Brown’s team-leading 701 yards as a receiver have come on 36 catches (out of 64 targets) with six touchdowns.
- Elijah Sarratt has caught 47 passes for 681 yards (75.7 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
- Phoenix Sproles has a total of 245 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 29 passes and scoring two touchdowns.
- Jalen Green has collected 15.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording 14 TFL, 42 tackles, and one interception.
- Aiden Fisher, James Madison’s tackle leader, has 67 tackles, two TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Francis Meehan leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 23 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
UConn Betting Insights
- UConn has a 4-5-0 record against the spread this year.
- UConn has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 26.5 points or more this season (0-1).
- UConn has hit the over in four of their nine games with a set total (44.4%).
UConn Pick Insights
- This season has been rough for UConn on both sides of the ball, as it is putting up only 309.2 total yards per game (15th-worst) and ceding 431.1 total yards per game (17th-worst).
- UConn has lots of room to improve, as it ranks ninth-worst in points per game (17.9) this season and 18th-worst in points surrendered per game (32.6).
- In terms of passing, this season has been difficult for UConn on both sides of the ball, as it is compiling only 185.4 passing yards per game (23rd-worst) and surrendering 252.6 passing yards per game (23rd-worst).
- UConn’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in run defense this season, surrendering 178.6 rushing yards per game, which ranks 23rd-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 103rd with 123.8 rushing yards per contest.
- UConn ranks 88th in third-down conversion percentage (36.8%) on offense, but it has been less effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking eighth-worst in the FBS with a 46.8% third-down percentage allowed.
- UConn has accumulated 10 forced turnovers (94th in the FBS) and committed 14 turnovers (83rd in the FBS) this season for a -4 turnover margin that ranks 101st in the FBS.
UConn’s Best Players
- Ta’Quan Roberson has thrown for 1,493 yards on 58.2% passing while collecting eight touchdown passes with five interceptions this season.
- Victor Rosa is his team’s leading rusher with 84 carries for 401 yards, or 44.6 per game. He’s found paydirt two times on the ground, as well.
- Cam Edwards has run for 383 yards across 79 carries, scoring two touchdowns.
- Justin Joly has collected 34 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 392 (43.6 yards per game). He’s been targeted 55 times and has one touchdown.
- Brett Buckman has put together a 390-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 37 passes on 57 targets.
- Cameron Ross’ 34 grabs (on 61 targets) have netted him 369 yards (41 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Pryce Yates has 3.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has six TFL and 28 tackles.
- UConn’s leading tackler, Jackson Mitchell, has 81 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
- Chris Shearin has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 25 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
