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The James Madison Dukes and the Air Force Falcons play in the Armed Forces Bowl. The bowl matchup is December 23, 2023, starting at 3:30 PM ET, airing on ABC.
The Dukes are the favorites (-3) in their matchup versus the Falcons, with the over/under at 41 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Dukes are -150 and the Falcons are +127.)
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Game Info for James Madison vs. Air Force
- Game Day: Saturday, December 23, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Location: Fort Worth, Texas
- Stadium: Amon G. Carter Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison | -3 | -109 | -111 | 41 | -110 | -110 | -150 | +127 |
James Madison Pick Insights
- James Madison has posted a 8-4-0 record against the spread this season.
- James Madison is 6-4 against the spread when favored by 3 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in seven of James Madison’s 12 games with a set total.
James Madison Stats & Insights
- James Madison ranks 30th in total offense (430.3 yards per game) and 31st in total defense (330.3 yards allowed per game) this season.
- James Madison has been firing on all cylinders this year, as they rank 18th-best in scoring offense (35.2 points per game) and 18th-best in scoring defense (18.5 points allowed per game).
- James Madison has struggled on defense against the pass, ranking 10th-worst in the FBS (267 passing yards allowed per game) this season. However, the Dukes rank 17th-best offensively, averaging 288.2 passing yards per game.
- James Madison sports the 88th-ranked offense this year in terms of rushing yards (142.1 per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking best with only 63.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
- James Madison ranks 87th in third-down efficiency (36.6%) on offense and 30th in third-down conversion rate allowed (34.9%) on defense this year.
- With 21 forced turnovers (21st in the FBS) against 14 turnovers committed (35th in the FBS), James Madison’s +7 turnover margin is the 21st-best in college football.
James Madison’s Best Players
- Jordan McCloud has racked up 3,413 yards (284.4 ypg) on 262-of-380 passing with 32 touchdowns compared to nine interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 311 rushing yards (25.9 ypg) on 92 carries while scoring eight touchdowns on the ground.
- The team’s top rusher, Kaelon Black, has carried the ball 131 times for 594 yards (49.5 per game), scoring one time. He’s also caught 21 passes for 204 yards and three touchdowns.
- Ty Son Lawton has racked up 568 yards on 126 attempts, scoring five times.
- Elijah Sarratt has hauled in 74 catches for 1,076 yards (89.7 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone eight times as a receiver.
- Reggie Brown has caught 51 passes for 1,010 yards (84.2 yards per game) and nine touchdowns this year.
- Phoenix Sproles has been the target of 67 passes and racked up 47 receptions for 387 yards, an average of 32.3 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone three times through the air this season.
- Jalen Green has racked up 15.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 14 TFL, 42 tackles, and one interception.
- James Madison’s top-tackler, Aiden Fisher, has 85 tackles, three TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Francis Meehan has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 39 tackles, two TFL, and three passes defended.
Air Force Betting Insights
- Air Force’s ATS record is 4-5-1 this year.
- Air Force is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 3-point underdogs.
- Air Force games have gone over the point total in six out of 10 opportunities (60%).
Air Force Pick Insights
- Air Force has been dominant on the defensive side of the ball, giving up only 277.3 total yards per game (sixth-best). On offense, it ranks 81st by piling up 364.1 total yards per game.
- Air Force ranks 65th in the FBS with 27.6 points per game, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks 14th-best by surrendering only 17.9 points per contest.
- Air Force ranks worst in passing yards per game on offense (88.3), but at least it has been dominating on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 13th-best in passing yards surrendered per contest (181).
- In terms of rushing, Air Force has been productive on both sides of the ball this season, ranking second-best in rushing yards per game (275.8) and 10th-best in rushing yards allowed per game (96.3).
- Air Force’s third-down defense ranks 34th in the FBS with a 35.1% third-down conversion rate given up, but it has been carried by its offense, which ranks 20th-best by compiling a 45.8% third-down rate.
- Air Force has recorded 13 forced turnovers (104th in the FBS) and committed 17 turnovers (66th in the FBS) this season for a -4 turnover margin that ranks 97th in the FBS.
Air Force’s Best Players
- Emmanuel Michel is his team’s leading rusher with 169 carries for 747 yards, or 62.3 per game. He’s found the end zone nine times on the ground, as well.
- Jared Roznos has hauled in 332 receiving yards on 11 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
- Cade Harris has caught five passes and compiled 179 receiving yards (14.9 per game) with one touchdown.
- Brandon Engel has racked up 178 reciving yards (14.8 ypg) this season.
- PJ Ramsey leads the team with 7.5 sacks, and also has nine TFL and 27 tackles.
- Air Force’s top-tackler, Alec Mock, has 66 tackles, two TFL, two sacks, and one interception this year.
- Trey Taylor leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 55 tackles, three TFL, 0.5 sacks, and three passes defended.
