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JMU Preparing for Better Outing Against Georgia Southern
JMU relies on a top-10 nationally ranked defense and strong rushing attack to exploit Georgia Southern's last-ranked run defense, aiming to secure a key Sun Belt win.
- Kickoff Saturday at 1:30 p.m. features James Madison University Dukes football team favored, projecting JMU 34, Georgia Southern. The defense ranks sixth nationally, but turnovers and penalties are concerns.
- To climb the Sun Belt, James Madison University Dukes football team must win consistently over Georgia Southern, App and Marshall, with JMU defense ranked sixth nationally and first against the pass.
- Georgia Southern Eagles football team averages 30 points per game and struggles to stop the run, ranking last in FBS run defense grade and allowing over 200 rushing yards per game.
- Injuries have altered availabilities, with running back George Pettaway out Saturday after a serious muscle pull and Brett Davis and Josh Toner also listed out, while Alonza Barnett III and Jaylan Sanchez enter with momentum.
- Georgia Southern's 2-2 start and road struggles set the context, as the Eagles are 7-13 on the road under Clay Helton and Ryan Aplin plans creative plays.
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Harris-Lopez's TD return, JMU's defense spark 35-10 win over Georgia Southern in Sun Belt opener
Curtis Harris-Lopez returned a kickoff 88 yards for a touchdown as James Madison defeated Georgia Southern 35-10 in a Sun Belt Conference opener.
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Martinsville BulletinJMU preparing for better outing against Ga. Southern
In 2024, James Madison had its share of “what if” games — its trip to Georgia Southern was not that.
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JMU vs. Georgia Southern Football Preview: Score Prediction
JMU football opens Sun Belt play on Saturday against a sneaky rival. While fans might say App State or ODU are bigger rivals for the Dukes, Georgia Southern owns JMU historically. The Eagles are 9-2 all time against the Dukes. If JMU wants to be the top program in the Sun Belt, winning more consistently against Georgia Southern, App, and Marshall is a must. How to watch Kickoff time: 1:30 p.m. TV/stream: ESPN+ Weather: Yuck. The forecast calls…
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