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James Madison vs. Appalachian State Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 23, 2024

Preview the Nov. 23 matchup between the James Madison Dukes and Appalachian State Mountaineers with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, b...

16 HOURS AGO • DATA SKRIVE

Alonza Barnett III - Scores thrice in win Barnett was 18-for-26 passing for 192 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-32 win over Old Dominion. He also had 13 rushes for 70 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Barnett forged an unstoppable connection with Yamir Knight, with 121 of Barnett's 192 passing yards going to Knight. He was also a factor on the ground, exceeding 50 rushing yards for the first time since Week 6 and notching his second game with multiple rushing touchdowns. He's tallied 29 total touchdowns through 10 games and has thrown just two interceptions.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

George Pettaway - Runs for 82 yards Pettaway tallied 19 carries for 82 yards and caught 1 of 2 targets for two yards during Saturday's 35-32 win against Old Dominion.

Impact Pettaway paced the Dukes in rushing yards and rush attempts, but he finished with two fewer yards per carry than Wayne Knight. Pettaway's 19 carries marked a season high. Through 10 games, Pettaway has turned 125 rushes into 746 yards and six touchdowns while adding 19 catches for 171 yards and two scores as a receiver.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wayne Knight - Efficient on 13 touches Knight had 11 rushes for 74 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all two targets for 17 yards during Saturday's 35-32 victory against Old Dominion.

Impact Knight worked in behind George Pettaway (19 carries, 82 yards), but he was far more efficient and the only running back to find the endzone. Knight's 11 carries and 74 yards were both season highs. Through 10 games, he's tallied 392 yards from scrimmage and three total touchdowns.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yamir Knight - Pops for 121 yards Knight hauled in all eight targets for 121 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-32 win against Old Dominion.

Impact Knight has been a consistent producer for the Dukes, having caught four or five passes in seven straight games prior to Saturday's outburst. Through 10 games, Knight has caught 41 passes for 499 yards and three touchdowns.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alonza Barnett III accounts for 3 TDs, James Madison beats Old Dominion 35-32

Alonza Barnett III threw a 68-yard touchdown pass to Yamir Knight to give James Madison the lead for good and ran for TDs of 50 and 8 yards to help the Dukes beat Old Dominion 35-3...

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Old Dominion vs. James Madison: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 16, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Old Dominion Monarchs vs. James Madison Dukes game, Saturday, Nov. 16.

5 DAYS AGO • DATA SKRIVE

James Madison vs. Old Dominion Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 16, 2024

Preview the Nov. 16 matchup between the James Madison Dukes and Old Dominion Monarchs with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting li...

NOVEMBER 14 • DATA SKRIVE

Omarion Dollison - Rebounds with touchdown Dollison gathered in 3 of 4 targets for 59 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-7 victory versus Georgia State.

Impact Dollison was held without a target in his last appearance but bounced back from the poor performance with his most receiving yards since Week 4 and his fifth touchdown of the campaign. Through eight games, he's caught 21 passes for 444 yards.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Thompson - Finds paydirt in Week 11 Thompson caught 3 of 5 targets for 42 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-7 victory over Georgia State.

Impact Thompson was on the receiving end of one of the Dukes' three passing touchdowns Saturday, hooking up with Alonza Barnett for a 12-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Through nine games, Thompson has caught 27 of 42 targets for 363 yards and five touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Wayne Knight - Two scores on six touches Knight compiled three carries for 18 yards and one touchdown and caught 3 of 5 targets for 26 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-7 victory versus Georgia State.

Impact Knight operated as the Dukes' third tailback, with George Pettaway (13 carries) and Jobi Malary (nine carries) being more involved in the run game. However, Knight made an impact through the air, reeling in three passes and notching his first receiving touchdown of the campaign. Knight hasn't seen more than seven carries in a game this season.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

George Pettaway - Nears century mark as rusher Pettaway recorded 13 rushes for 95 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 3 of 5 targets for eight yards during Saturday's 38-7 victory versus Georgia State.

Impact Pettaway split carries with Jobi Malari (nine carries) but both backs had success against Georgia State. Pettaway fell five yards short of a second consecutive outing with 100 rushing yards. However, he was able to find the end zone for the fourth time this season. He's tallied 13 or more carries in five straight games.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Alonza Barnett III - Shows well in blowout Barnett completed 20 of 30 passes for 241 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 38-7 win over Georgia State. He also had nine rushes for 33 yards.

Impact Barnett had thrown for fewer than 200 yards in three straight outings prior to Saturday's victory, and he also notched his most rushing yards since Week 6. The redshirt sophomore has been outstanding in his first season as a starter, totaling 2,034 passing yards and a 21:2 TD:INT while adding 325 yards and five scores as a rusher.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Phifer - Participates in Georgia State game Phifer (concussion) participated in James Madison's 38-7 win Saturday against Georgia State.

Impact Saturday marked Phifer's first game since entering concussion protocol back in October. He is still looking for his first reception and yards as part of James Madison's football program.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Barnett throws for 2 TDs, Knight scores twice, James Madison tops Georgia State 38-7

Alonza Barnett III threw three touchdown passes, Wayne Knight had the first two touchdowns of his career and James Madison coasted to a 38-7 win over Georgia State

NOVEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Noe Ruelas - Active vs. Georgia State Ruelas (undisclosed) is active against Georgia State.

Impact The kicker missed the past three weeks with an undisclosed injury, but is back in action for the Dukes in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch James Madison vs. Georgia State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 9, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the James Madison Dukes vs. Georgia State Panthers game, Saturday, Nov. 9.

NOVEMBER 9 • DATA SKRIVE

2024 College Football Week 11 action report: 'Impressive' Indiana is 'public darling'

The public has fallen deep in love with the Hoosiers. Patrick Everson breaks down the betting action for Week 11, including Indiana-Michigan...

NOVEMBER 7

James Madison vs. Georgia State Prediction, Odds, Picks - November 9, 2024

Preview the Nov. 9 matchup between the James Madison Dukes and Georgia State Panthers with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting li...

NOVEMBER 7 • DATA SKRIVE

Noe Ruelas - DNP for USM game Ruelas (undisclosed) did not play during James Madison's 32-15 win Saturday against Southern Miss.

Impact The game included Cristiano Rosa as James Madison's primary placekicker. He made a field goal and 75 percent of his extra-point attempts.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Ross - Scores in Week 9 Ross reeled in 5 of 6 targets for 39 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 32-15 victory versus Southern Miss.

Impact Despite the Dukes throwing for just 135 yards, Ross put together a solid final stat line, leading the team in receptions and catching his third touchdown of the season. Through eight games, Ross has caught 28 of 50 targets for 354 yards.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Wayne Knight - Tops 100 yards from scrimmage Knight compiled seven rushes for 61 yards and gathered in 2 of 3 targets for 41 yards during Saturday's 32-15 victory versus Southern Miss.

Impact Knight made an impact on the ground and through the air, surpassing 70 yards from scrimmage for the first time this season. With Ayo Adeyi (lower body/redshirt) and Tyler Purdy (leg) out for the season, Knight should continue to work behind George Pettaway in the backfield.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

George Pettaway - Dominates Southern Miss Pettaway posted 16 rushes for 119 yards and one touchdown and caught 2 of 4 targets for 34 yards during Saturday's 32-15 win versus Southern Miss.

Impact Pettaway topped 100 rushing yards for the first time this season, averaging 7.4 yards per carry on his season-high 16 rushes. He handled nine more carries than Wayne Knight and should remain JMU's top tailback for their final four games.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Alonza Barnett III - Off game in win Barnett was 15-for-25 passing for 135 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 32-15 victory versus Southern Miss. He also had 14 rushes for three yards.

Impact Barnett threw for more than 200 yards in four of his first five games this season, but he's now failed the reach the threshold in three consecutive contests. He also threw his first interception since Week 1. Even with a quiet October, Barnett's having a great 2024 campaign, throwing for 1,793 yards with an 18:2 TD:INT while adding 292 yards and five scores on the ground across eight games.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Purdy - Out for remainder of 2024 Purdy is out for the remainder of James Madison's 2024 season due to a leg injury, Jarvis Haren of WHSVnews reports.

Impact One of Purdy's legs is broken. As a result, the senior can no longer play college football games again. The running back's 2024 season included 36 carries for 161 yards (4.5 averaged per carry) and two touchdowns. He also logged six receptions for 44 yards.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE