The James Madison Dukes (5-1) will play a fellow Sun Belt opponent, the Georgia Southern Eagles (4-2) in a matchup on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Allen E. Paulson Stadium. The Dukes are considerable favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 9.5 points. The over/under is set at 58.5 in the contest.
The Dukes won against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in their most recent game, 39-7.
In that matchup against Coastal Carolina, Dukes quarterback Alonza Barnett III completed 16 of 28 attempts for 199 yards, with three touchdowns and no interceptions.
The Eagles won against the Marshall Thundering Herd in their last game, 24-23.
The Eagles’ JC French was 16-for-26 for 194 yards versus Marshall, with no TDs and one INT.
Here we will dive into all of the details about this contest, including how to watch on ESPN+.
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James Madison vs Georgia Southern betting information
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- Spread favorite: James Madison (-9.5)
- Moneyline: James Madison (-347), Georgia Southern (+269)
- Total: 58.5 points
James Madison vs Georgia Southern game info
- Game day: Saturday, October 19, 2024
- Game time: 4 p.m. ET
- Location: Statesboro, Georgia
- Stadium: Allen E. Paulson Stadium
- Live stream: Watch on ESPN+!
James Madison betting info
- The Dukes have covered the spread in a matchup four times this season (4-2-0).
- James Madison has been favored by 9.5 points or more this season once in Sun Belt play, and failed to cover the spread.
- The Dukes have an ATS record of 1-2 when playing as at least 9.5-point favorites.
- Games involving the Dukes have hit the over twice this season.
Georgia Southern betting info
2024 James Madison leaders
- Barnett: 1,472 PASS YDS / 245.3 YPG / 57.6% / 15 TD / 1 INT / 61 CAR / 325 RUSH YDS / 5 TD
- George Pettaway: 64 CAR / 382 YDS / 63.7 YPG / 2 TD / 10 REC / 109 YDS / 18.2 YPG / 2 TD
- Omarion Dollison: 15 REC / 334 YDS / 55.7 YPG / 3 TD
- Taylor Thompson: 19 REC / 290 YDS / 48.3 YPG / 3 TD
- Cameron Ross: 18 REC / 275 YDS / 45.8 YPG / 2 TD
2024 Georgia Southern leaders
- French: 1,316 PASS YDS / 219.3 YPG / 63.1% / 7 TD / 2 INT / 57 CAR / 107 RUSH YDS / 1 TD
- Jalen White: 67 CAR / 253 YDS / 42.2 YPG / 7 TD / 12 REC / 31 YDS / 6.2 YPG / 0 TD
- OJ Arnold: 36 CAR / 217 YDS / 36.2 YPG / 3 TD / 12 REC / 64 YDS / 10.7 YPG / 1 TD
- Derwin Burgess Jr.: 26 REC / 329 YDS / 54.8 YPG / 2 TD
- Dalen Cobb: 26 REC / 312 YDS / 52.0 YPG / 2 TD
- Josh Dallas: 17 REC / 201 YDS / 33.5 YPG / 1 TD