Sun Belt foes meet when the James Madison Dukes (4-0) host the South Alabama Jaguars (2-2) on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Bridgeforth Stadium and Zane Showker Field. James Madison is favored by 2.5 points. This game has an over/under of 48.5 points.

James Madison is putting up 408.3 yards per game on offense this year (58th in the FBS), and is allowing 355.8 yards per game (64th) on defense. South Alabama ranks 70th in the FBS with 28.8 points per contest on offense, and it ranks 66th with 23.8 points surrendered per contest on defense.

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James Madison vs. South Alabama Game Info

  • Game Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
  • Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia
  • Venue: Bridgeforth Stadium and Zane Showker Field
  • TV Channel: ESPNU
James Madison vs South Alabama Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
James Madison -2.5 -110 -110 48.5 -115 -105 -135 +110

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James Madison Betting Records & Stats

  • James Madison is 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
  • The Dukes have covered the spread once when favored by 2.5 points or more this season (in three opportunities).
  • James Madison has gone over in two of four games with a set total (50%).
  • James Madison has been listed as the moneyline favorite just two other times so far this season, and they won both of the games.
  • James Madison has played as a moneyline favorite of -135 or shorter in only two games this season, and it won both.
  • Based on this contest's moneyline, the Dukes' implied win probability is 57.4%.

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James Madison Stats Leaders

  • Jordan McCloud has 932 pass yards for James Madison, completing 66.7% of his passes and throwing eight touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He's also contributed on the ground with 47 rushing yards (11.8 ypg) on 25 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
  • The team's top rusher, Kaelon Black, has carried the ball 54 times for 304 yards (76 per game). He's proven to be a dual threat, racking up 103 receiving yards on 12 catches with one touchdown through the air.
  • Ty Son Lawton has collected 191 yards on 32 attempts, scoring three times.
  • Reggie Brown's 354 yards as a receiver lead the team. He's been targeted 28 times and has collected 15 receptions and three touchdowns.
  • Elijah Sarratt has caught 14 passes for 188 yards (47 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
  • Jamree Kromah leads the team with four sacks, and also has five TFL and 13 tackles.
  • James Madison's tackle leader, Aiden Fisher, has 22 tackles and one interception this year.
  • Francis Meehan has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has nine tackles and one pass defended to his name.

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