James Madison (8-2) visits UConn (4-5) on Nov. 14 at 12 p.m. EST in a Week 11 college football matchup.
The Dukes defeated Southern Miss 54–23 on Nov. 5. Quarterback J.C. Evans completed 19 of 26 passes for 251 yards and one touchdown, with no interceptions, and rushed 13 times for 47 yards and three scores. Wide receiver Ja’Core Scott had six catches for 121 yards.
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UConn lost to North Carolina 38–21 on Nov. 7. Quarterback Kalieb Osborne passed for 245 yards on 17-of-35 attempts, with two touchdowns and two interceptions, and rushed 11 times for 28 yards. Running back Cyncir Bowers gained 68 yards on 13 carries and scored once. Receiver Ryder Treadway had four catches for 82 yards and a touchdown.
James Madison ranks seventh nationally in scoring (40.6 points per game) and eighth in red zone offense (94.1% success rate). UConn ranks 38th in scoring (32.9 points per game) and 117th in red zone defense (90.6% opponent success rate). James Madison averages 28:14 in time of possession (114th in FBS); UConn averages 27:28 (127th).
JMU’s offense gains 455.6 yards per game (16th in FBS); UConn gains 431.7 (30th). JMU’s defense allows 352.4 yards per game (62nd); UConn allows 392.6 (101st). Both teams rank near the bottom in penalty discipline: JMU averages 75.2 penalty yards per game (129th); UConn averages 71.9 (122nd).
The game airs on CBS Sports Network. The opening line favors James Madison by 3 points. James Madison is 7–3 against the spread; UConn is 5–4 ATS.
James Madison hosts Coastal Carolina on Nov. 28; UConn hosts Old Dominion on Nov. 21.
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