James Madison at Georgia State - 2023 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, November 4th 2023 (3:30 PM EDT)
James Madison -6.0 (53.0) (-220)  Open: -5.5 | 55.0
James Madison 42 - Georgia State: 14  (Sun Belt)

 
Dukes (11 - 2) (8 - 5 - 0)
Coach Curt Cignetti (44 - 8)
Avg Score : 33 - 21 (31 - 29 on Road)
Record Prediction: 9.2 - 3.8 (#22)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
GAST is playing their 4th straight game
JMU is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: James Madison -14   (SP+ JMU -22.5)

Projected Score: JMU: 35 - GAST: 21 (56)
JMU Win prob: 66% | Cover: 50%
JMU Travel: 447 miles
Panthers (7 - 6) (7 - 6 - 0)
Coach Shawn Elliott (37 - 38)
Avg Score : 24 - 34 (24 - 31 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5.7 - 7.3 (#83)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
James Madison's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2 James Madison vs Bucknell-47.053.5W 38 - 3UN
Sat 9/9 James Madison at Virginia-6.040.0W 36 - 35ON
Sat 9/16 James Madison at Troy+2.546.5W 16 - 14UY
Sat 9/23 James Madison at Utah State-5.553.5W 45 - 38OY
Sat 9/30 James Madison vs South Alabama-1.048.5W 31 - 23OY
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/14 James Madison vs Georgia Southern-5.560.0W 41 - 13UY
Thu 10/19 James Madison at Marshall-5.049.0W 20 - 9UY
Sat 10/28 James Madison vs Old Dominion-19.548.0W 30 - 27ON
Sat 11/4 James Madison at Georgia State-6.053.0W 42 - 14OY
Sat 11/11 James Madison vs UConn-24.547.5W 44 - 6OY
Sat 11/18 James Madison vs App State-10.056.5L 23 - 26UN
Sat 11/25 James Madison at Coastal Carolina-9.550.5W 56 - 14OY
Sat 12/23 James Madison vs Air Force+2.544.5L 21 - 31ON

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Predictions for James Madison's Schedule
Georgia State's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/31 Georgia State vs Rhode Island-18.061.5W 42 - 35ON
Sat 9/9 Georgia State vs UConn-3.054.5W 35 - 14UY
Sat 9/16 Georgia State at Charlotte-6.552.0W 41 - 25OY
Thu 9/21 Georgia State at Coastal Carolina+4.562.5W 30 - 17UY
Sat 9/30 Georgia State vs Troy-1.050.5L 7 - 28UN
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/14 Georgia State vs Marshall-2.053.5W 41 - 24OY
Sat 10/21 Georgia State at Louisiana+3.062.0W 20 - 17UY
Thu 10/26 Georgia State at Georgia Southern-1.063.0L 27 - 44ON
Sat 11/4 Georgia State vs James Madison+6.053.0L 14 - 42ON
Sat 11/11 Georgia State vs App State-2.562.5L 14 - 42UN
Sat 11/18 Georgia State at LSU+32.573.5L 14 - 56UN
Sat 11/25 Georgia State at Old Dominion+2.049.5L 24 - 25UY
Sat 12/23 Georgia State vs Utah State+2.058.0W 45 - 22OY

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Predictions for Georgia State's Schedule

Important Stats (2022)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
JMU.2146%33.345%3.2618748%2654.4.0429%20.527%32%3.5339.91.82.8
GAST.1739%23.839%3.0921640%2033.9.1643%33.845%41%4.1163.71.62.7
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
JMU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
GAST0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2022
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
JMU Offense1133.331.345.8%4.41.8234521872654.354%44%45%48%16%.21
GAST Defense1233.831.243%4.112.7 - - - - - 55%44%45%41%18%.16
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
JMU Defense1120.528.729.4%3.532.8 - - - - - 45%54%27%32%25%.04
GAST Offense1223.823.739.2%3.91.6224182162034.562%38%39%40%19%.17

Additional Stats 2022
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
James Madison1133:3822.640%45%5.139.91.82.88.73.5233.1
Georgia State1228:5222.241%58%763.71.62.76.12.3127.9
Run Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
JMU Offense1154%45%43.5187.24.324.093.2672%10%0.88
GAST Defense1255%45% - - - - .133.0571%12%1.05
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
JMU Defense1145%27% - - - - -.072.0658%17%1.19
GAST Offense1262%39%48.2215.54.526.133.0975%13%1.06

Pass Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
JMU Offense1144%48%18.229.7265.38.914.62710.441.630%34%.376%2
GAST Defense1244%41% - - - - - - 13.241.630%31%.356%2.2
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
JMU Defense1154%32% - - - - - - 11.171.941%23%.258%2.4
GAST Offense1238%40%14.424.8202.68.214.1187.311.934%30%.266%2.2

James Madison's Power Ratings
James Madison's Power Rating: 3.26 #48
James Madison's Offense Rating: 17.90 #55
James Madison's Defense Rating: -1.23 #4
2023 Talent Rating: 98.00 #132
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #75
James Madison's 2023 Expected Record: 9.20 - 3.80
James Madison's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: 13.3 #18
James Madison's Offense SP+ Rating: 34.9 #19
James Madison's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.6 #37

Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 393.43
Average Power Five Talent: 811.88
Average FBS Talent: 636.78

Power Ratings Matchup
James Madison: 3.26   Georgia State: -5.745

SP+ Ratings Matchup
James Madison: 13.3   Georgia State: -9.4




Georgia State's Power Ratings
Georgia State's Power Rating: -5.745 #99
Georgia State's Offense Rating: 15.65 #76
Georgia State's Defense Rating: 11.67 #96
2023 Talent Rating: 402.00 #113
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #75
Georgia State's 2023 Expected Record: 5.70 - 7.30
Georgia State's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -9.4 #100
Georgia State's Offense SP+ Rating: 26.1 #71
Georgia State's Defense SP+ Rating: 33.9 #109

Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 393.43
Average Power Five Talent: 811.88
Average FBS Talent: 636.78


James Madison Scoring
Offense: 33.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 31.3
Defense: 20.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 28.7

James Madison's 2023 Record
Record: 11 - 2
Record vs Spread: 8 - 5 - 0
Record on Road: 6 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 7 - 4 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 4 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
James Madison 35
Georgia State 21


Projected Total Points: 56
Georgia State Scoring
Offense: 23.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 23.7
Defense: 33.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 31.2

Georgia State's 2023 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 7 - 6 - 0
Record at home: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 4 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202411/09James Madison38Georgia State7James MadisonJames Madison -14.5James Madison53.5Under
202311/04Georgia State14James Madison42James MadisonJames Madison -6.0James Madison53.0Over
202211/19James Madison42Georgia State40James MadisonJames Madison -10Georgia State51.5Over
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Georgia State012 Overs
James Madison321 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams2 - 11 - 21 - 10 - 1
Road Teams1 - 22 - 11 - 01 - 1

(#48) James Madison Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 3.26 #48
Offense Rating: 17.90 #55
Defense Rating: -1.23 #4
Overall SP+ Rating: 13.3 #18
Offense SP+ Rating: 34.9 #19
Defense SP+ Rating: 22.6 #37
Talent Rating: 98.00 #132
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #75
Expected Record: 9.20 - 3.80

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James Madison     Ratings Matchup     Georgia State
Power #48
#99
Off #55
#76
Def #4
#96
Talent #132
#113
SP+ #18
#100
SP+ Off #19
#71
SP+ Def #37
#109

Rematch from Week 10
James Madison 6.0 (53.0)
James Madison won at Georgia State this year (42-14)

Previous Matchups
James Madison beat Georgia State last year (38-7)
James Madison beat Georgia State in 2023 (42-14)
James Madison beat Georgia State in 2022 (42-40)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Georgia State Stadium
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 72° - Wind: 6 mph


Team Information
Injuries: JMU | GAST
Depth Chart: JMU | GAST
Rosters: JMU | GAST
(#99) Georgia State Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -5.745 #99
Offense Rating: 15.65 #76
Defense Rating: 11.67 #96
Overall SP+ Rating: -9.4 #100
Offense SP+ Rating: 26.1 #71
Defense SP+ Rating: 33.9 #109
Talent Rating: 402.00 #113
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #75
Expected Record: 5.70 - 7.30

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James Madison's OC Mike Shanahan
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Jordan McCloud (Tr)27238970%322230138.3
Taji Hudson (Tr)11100%230023.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Ty Son Lawton141668124.729
Jordan McCloud (Tr)7427873.842
Kaelon Black4625125.521
Sammy Malignaggi4213803.313
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Elijah Sarratt53957818.184
Omarion Dollison37633617.173
Taylor Thompson33448613.636
Zach Horton2118949.018

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James Madison's DC Bryant Haines
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Aiden Fisher1186234
Jailin Walker8210258
D'Angelo Ponds555009
Brent Austin4800010
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Mikail Kamara4614961
James Carpenter3711552
Tyrique Tucker245341
Jailin Walker8210258
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Brent Austin4800010
D'Angelo Ponds555009
Jailin Walker8210258

Georgia State's OC Trent McKnight
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Marcus Carroll140595124.335
KZ Adams9143354.837
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Robert Lewis1615509.718
Ja'Cyais Credle9113012.621
KZ Adams106916.911
Marcus Carroll96607.319

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Georgia State's DC Chad Staggs
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kevin Swint (Tr)4810514
Justin Abraham442110
Gavin Pringle (Tr)342008
Anthony Blume270000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kevin Swint (Tr)4810514
Tylon Dunlap225322
Justin Abraham442110
Javon Denis236140
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Gavin Pringle (Tr)342008
Kevin Swint (Tr)4810514
Tylon Dunlap225322