Air Force vs. James Madison: Armed Forces Bowl TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – December 23

Air Force vs. James Madison: Armed Forces Bowl TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – December 23

Updated Dec. 23, 2023 3:28 p.m. ET
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The Armed Forces Bowl sees Zachary Larrier and the Air Force Falcons and the James Madison Dukes square off on Saturday, December 23, 2023. The matchup starts at 3:30 PM ET and airs on ABC.

Go to ABC to watch the Falcons take on the Dukes.

Learn more about the Air Force Falcons and the James Madison Dukes.

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How to Watch Air Force vs. James Madison

  • When: Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET
  • Location: Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas
  • TV: Watch on ABC

Air Force's 2023 Schedule

Date Opponent Score Spread
9/2/2023 vs. Robert Morris W 42-7 -
9/9/2023 vs. Sam Houston W 13-3 -
9/15/2023 vs. Utah State W 39-21 -9
9/22/2023 at San Jose State W 45-20 -6.5
9/30/2023 vs. San Diego State W 49-10 -10.5
10/14/2023 vs. Wyoming W 34-27 -12.5
10/21/2023 at Navy W 17-6 -11.5
10/28/2023 at Colorado State W 30-13 -14.5
11/4/2023 vs. Army L 23-3 -17.5
11/11/2023 at Hawaii L 27-13 -20
11/18/2023 vs. UNLV L 31-27 -3
11/24/2023 at Boise State L 27-19 +6.5
12/23/2023 vs. James Madison -

Falcons 2023 Stats & Insights

  • Air Force ranks 81st in total offense this year (364.1 yards per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking sixth-best in the FBS with 364.1 yards allowed per game.
  • Air Force has struggled in the passing game, ranking worst in the FBS (88.3 passing yards per game) this season. However, the defense ranks 12th-best defensively, allowing just 181 passing yards per game.
  • The Falcons rank 64th in points scored this season (27.6 points per game), but they've been shining on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 14th-best in the FBS with 17.9 points allowed per game.
  • The Falcons have been a tough opponent for opposing teams in the running game, as they rank top-25 in both rushing offense (second-best with 275.8 rushing yards per game) and rushing defense (10th-best with 96.3 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
  • Air Force ranks 33rd in third-down defense this season (35.1% third-down conversion rate allowed), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 20th-best in the FBS with a 45.8% third-down conversion rate.
  • The Falcons have forced 13 total turnovers (105th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 17 times (64th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of -4, 97th-ranked in college football.

Air Force 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Zachary Larrier QB 744 YDS (59.7%) / 6 TD / 2 INT
579 RUSH YDS / 5 RUSH TD / 48.3 RUSH YPG
Emmanuel Michel FB 744 YDS (59.7%) / 6 TD / 2 INT
579 RUSH YDS / 5 RUSH TD / 48.3 RUSH YPG
John Lee Eldridge III RB 518 YDS / 6 TD / 43.2 YPG / 6.7 YPC
6 REC / 42 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 3.5 REC YPG
Owen Burk RB 427 YDS / 3 TD / 35.6 YPG / 5.5 YPC
Bo Richter LB 34 TKL / 12 TFL / 7 SACK
Alec Mock LB 66 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT
Trey Taylor FS 55 TKL / 3 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 3 INT
PJ Ramsey OLB 27 TKL / 9 TFL / 7.5 SACK

James Madison's 2023 Schedule

Date Opponent Score Spread
9/2/2023 vs. Bucknell W 38-3 -47
9/9/2023 at Virginia W 36-35 -6.5
9/16/2023 at Troy W 16-14 +2.5
9/23/2023 at Utah State W 45-38 -5
9/30/2023 vs. South Alabama W 31-23 -2.5
10/14/2023 vs. Georgia Southern W 41-13 -5.5
10/19/2023 at Marshall W 20-9 -4.5
10/28/2023 vs. Old Dominion W 30-27 -19.5
11/4/2023 at Georgia State W 42-14 -6
11/11/2023 vs. UConn W 44-6 -25.5
11/18/2023 vs. Appalachian State L 26-23 -10
11/25/2023 at Coastal Carolina W 56-14 -7
12/23/2023 at Air Force -

Dukes 2023 Stats & Insights

  • In terms of total offense, James Madison ranks 29th in the FBS (430.3 total yards per game) and 30th on the other side of the ball (330.3 total yards allowed per game).
  • James Madison ranks 10th-worst in passing yards allowed per game (267), but at least it has been playing well on offense, ranking 18th-best in passing yards per contest (288.2).
  • The Dukes have been top-25 on both sides of the ball this season, as they rank 18th-best in points per game (35.2) and 18th-best in points surrendered per game (18.5).
  • The Dukes' run defense has been leading the charge for the team, as they rank best in the FBS with 63.3 rushing yards allowed per contest. In terms of offense, they are accumulating 142.1 rushing yards per game, which ranks 89th.
  • In terms of third-down efficiency, James Madison ranks 88th in the FBS (36.6% third-down conversion rate) and 31st on the other side of the ball (34.9% third-down rate allowed).
  • The Dukes have accumulated 21 forced turnovers this season and have turned the ball over 14 times, leading to a +7 turnover margin, which ranks 21st-best in the FBS.

James Madison 2023 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Jordan McCloud QB 3,413 YDS (68.9%) / 32 TD / 9 INT
311 RUSH YDS / 8 RUSH TD / 25.9 RUSH YPG
Elijah Sarratt WR 74 REC / 1,076 YDS / 8 TD / 89.7 YPG
Reggie Brown WR 51 REC / 1,010 YDS / 9 TD / 84.2 YPG
Ty Son Lawton RB 568 YDS / 5 TD / 47.3 YPG / 4.5 YPC
19 REC / 174 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 14.5 REC YPG
Jalen Green DL 42 TKL / 14 TFL / 15.5 SACK / 1 INT
Jamree Kromah DL 45 TKL / 16 TFL / 9 SACK
Mikail Kamara DL 45 TKL / 11 TFL / 7.5 SACK
Aiden Fisher LB 85 TKL / 3 TFL / 1.5 SACK / 1 INT
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