The James Madison Dukes (3-0) host the Ball State Cardinals (1-2) on Saturday afternoon. James Madison competes in the Sun Belt (East) conference, while Ball State is part of the MAC.
James Madison defeated North Carolina previously, winning 70-50 in Chapel Hill. Alonzo Barnett had five passing TDs, two rushing TDs, and 388 passing yards in the win.
Ball State lost 37-34 to Central Michigan this past Saturday, as they gave up a touchdown with 16 seconds left.
Will the Dukes stay hot and make it four straight, or will the Cardinals snap their two-game skid?
Ball State vs James Madison Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Ball State | +20.5 (-115) | O 57 (-130) | +675 |
| James Madison | -20.5 (-115) | U 57 (-105) | -1755 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Ball State vs James Madison Match Details
- Fixture: Ball State Cardinals @ James Madison Dukes
- Date and Time: Saturday, Sep 28, 2024, 1:30 PM ET
- Location: Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field
Key Stats
James Madison Dukes
James Madison’s offense has been good thus far. The Dukes come in averaging 37.7 points per game. QB Alonza Barnett III has thrown for 742 yards this season. He’s thrown for 7 TDs through the air, and he’s thrown 1 Interceptions. QB Alonza Barnett III has rushed for 203 yards on 31 attempts. He’s also rushed for 2 TDs this season. WR Omarion Dollison leads the team with 205 yards on five receptions. He has caught 2 TD passes this year.
The Dukes allow 21 points per game. The Dukes are giving up 403 yards of total offense per game this year. They also allow 276 passing yards per game. The Dukes’ opponents are averaging 127 rushing yards. LB Trent Hendrick has been a bright spot on defense, entering with two sacks, 14 tackles, and three tfl. Also, CB Terrence Spence has recorded two interceptions.
Ball State Cardinals
Ball State’s offense has been decent this year. The Cardinals average 25.3 points per game. QB Kadin Semonza has thrown for 658 yards this season. He also enters Saturday’s game with 7 TDs and 2 Interceptions on the year. RB Braedon Sloan has rushed for 210 yards on 45 attempts. He’s also rushed for 2 TD this season. TE Tanner Koziol leads the team with 211 yards on 20 receptions. He also has 2 TDs this season.
Ball State’s defense has been poor this season. The Cardinals allow 44.3 points per game. The Cardinals allow 532.3 yards of total offense on average. They’re also giving up 319 passing yards per game. The Cardinals’ opponents average 213.3 rushing yards this season. LB Brandon Berger has stood out on defense, coming in with one sack, seven tackles, and three tfl.
Prediction
James Madison just played in a historic scoring game, one that ended with 120 points. Still, this was the first game of the year that went over for them. Ball State has had their three games all go over, but oddsmakers have likely adjusted the total up, given the outcome of the Dukes’ last matchup. We’re going with an alternate under here as JMU’s defense is pretty good, barring the last game, and the Cardinals’ offense isn’t exactly dominant.
Final Pick
Alternate Under 53.5 Total Points (+150)
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