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Star QB Jordan McCloud and the James Madison Dukes (10-0) play the Appalachian State Mountaineers (6-4) on Saturday at 2:00 PM ET at Bridgeforth Stadium and Zane Showker Field.
The Mountaineers are expected to lose by at least a touchdown (currently +8.5) against the Dukes (with an over/under of 56 points).
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Game Info for James Madison vs. Appalachian State
- Game Day: Saturday, November 18, 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 | -8.5 | -109 | -111 | 56 | -110 | -110 | -336 | +263 |
James Madison Pick Insights
- James Madison has gone 7-3-0 ATS this season.
- James Madison has a 1-2 record against the spread when favored by 8.5 points or more this season.
- James Madison games with a set total have hit the over six times this season (60%).
James Madison Stats & Insights
- James Madison is putting up 433.2 yards per game on offense (34th in the FBS), and rank 26th defensively, yielding 324.8 yards allowed per game.
- James Madison has been thriving on both offense and defense, ranking 23rd-best in scoring offense (34.3 points per game) and 18th-best in scoring defense (18.2 points allowed per game).
- James Madison has struggled on defense against the pass, ranking 16th-worst in the FBS (263.2 passing yards allowed per game) this season. However, the Dukes rank 22nd-best on offense, averaging 284.5 passing yards per game.
- James Madison sports the 80th-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (148.7 per game), and has been better on defense, ranking best with only 61.6 rushing yards allowed per game.
- James Madison owns the 107th-ranked offense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (34.6% conversion rate), and has been more effective on defense, ranking 25th-best with a 33.3% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- James Madison has the 28th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +5, forcing 16 turnovers (39th in the FBS) while turning it over 11 times (29th in the FBS).
James Madison’s Best Players
- McCloud has recorded 2,800 yards (280 ypg) on 209-of-299 passing with 26 touchdowns compared to seven interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 310 rushing yards (31 ypg) on 76 carries while scoring six touchdowns on the ground.
- Kaelon Black has carried the ball 118 times for a team-high 531 yards on the ground and has found the end zone one time. He’s also tacked on 21 catches for 204 yards (20.4 per game) and three touchdowns in the pass game.
- Ty Son Lawton has carried the ball 99 times for 458 yards (45.8 per game) and four touchdowns.
- Reggie Brown’s team-leading 903 yards as a receiver have come on 45 receptions (out of 73 targets) with eight touchdowns.
- Elijah Sarratt has hauled in 60 receptions totaling 841 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Phoenix Sproles has hauled in 33 catches for 270 yards, an average of 27 yards per game. He’s scored three times as a receiver this season.
- Jalen Green has collected 15.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 14 TFL, 42 tackles, and one interception.
- Aiden Fisher is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s amassed 75 tackles, three TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception.
- Francis Meehan has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 30 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended to his name.
Appalachian State Betting Insights
- Appalachian State is 4-5-1 against the spread this year.
- Appalachian State is 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 8.5-point underdogs.
- Appalachian State has gone over in five of their 10 games with a set total (50%).
Appalachian State Pick Insights
- Appalachian State’s defense ranks 81st in the FBS with 388.7 total yards allowed per game, but it has been led by its offense, which ranks 14th-best by compiling 456.3 total yards per contest.
- Appalachian State’s defense ranks 75th in the FBS with 27 points allowed per game, but it has been lifted up by its offense, which ranks 22nd-best by piling up 34.8 points per contest.
- With 272.7 passing yards per game on offense, Appalachian State ranks 31st in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 33rd, allowing 201.2 passing yards per game.
- Appalachian State ranks 33rd in rushing yards per game (183.6), but it has been less effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 12th-worst in the FBS with 187.5 rushing yards conceded per contest.
- From an offensive perspective, Appalachian State is posting a 42.2% third-down conversion percentage (44th-ranked). It ranks 83rd in the FBS on defense (40.3% third-down rate allowed).
- At +1, Appalachian State has the 55th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 15 forced turnovers (49th in the FBS) and 14 turnovers committed (67th in the FBS).
Appalachian State’s Best Players
- Joey Aguilar leads Appalachian State with 2,657 yards on 196-of-307 passing with 26 touchdowns compared to seven interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 263 rushing yards (26.3 ypg) on 63 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- The team’s top rusher, Nate Noel, has carried the ball 150 times for 759 yards (75.9 per game) with five touchdowns.
- Kanye Roberts has run for 484 yards across 84 attempts, scoring four touchdowns.
- Kaedin Robinson paces his team with 541 receiving yards on 41 catches with six touchdowns.
- Christan Horn has put up a 456-yard season so far with five touchdowns. He’s caught 27 passes on 43 targets.
- Makai Jackson’s 15 catches (on 25 targets) have netted him 316 yards (31.6 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Nate Johnson has five sacks to pace the team, and also has five TFL and 29 tackles.
- Andrew Parker, Appalachian State’s top tackler, has 69 tackles, three TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Jordan Favors has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 25 tackles, two TFL, and three passes defended to his name.
