How to Watch Georgia Southern vs. James Madison: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 19, 2024

Updated Oct. 19, 2024 3:29 p.m. ET

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Star quarterback Alonza Barnett III and the James Madison Dukes (5-1) face the Georgia Southern Eagles (4-2) on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET at Allen E. Paulson Stadium.

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How to Watch James Madison vs. Georgia Southern

When: Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 4 p.m. ET
Location: Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, Georgia
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

James Madison vs. Georgia Southern: Head to Head

Georgia Southern has an even 1-1 record against James Madison in the past two matchups.
Each team has covered in one game in the past two matchups with those games eclipsing the point total on one occasion.
Georgia Southern has put up 21 fewer points than James Madison in their past two games.

James Madison's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	at Charlotte	W 30-7
9/7/2024	vs. Gardner-Webb	W 13-6
9/21/2024	at North Carolina	W 70-50
9/28/2024	vs. Ball State	W 63-7
10/5/2024	at Louisiana-Monroe	L 21-19
10/10/2024	vs. Coastal Carolina	W 39-7
10/19/2024	at Georgia Southern	-
10/26/2024	vs. Southern Miss	-
11/9/2024	vs. Georgia State	-
11/16/2024	at Old Dominion	-
11/23/2024	at Appalachian State	-
11/30/2024	vs. Marshall	-

James Madison 2024 Stats & Insights

James Madison ranks 35th in total offense (442.5 yards per game) and 28th in total defense (316.2 yards allowed per game) this season.
On offense, James Madison ranks 51st in the FBS with 246.3 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 59th in passing yards allowed per contest (208.3).
The Dukes have been a difficult matchup for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (19th-best with 39 points per game) and scoring defense (15th-best with 16.3 points allowed per game) this season.
The Dukes are averaging 196.2 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 38th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 27th, allowing 107.8 rushing yards per game.
On the defensive side of the ball, James Madison has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 21st-best by surrendering a 31% third-down conversion rate. The team's offense ranks 41st (44.2% third-down conversion rate).
The Dukes have forced 17 total turnovers (first in the FBS) this season and have turned it over five times (20th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +12, the best in college football.

James Madison 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Alonza Barnett III	QB	1,472 YDS (57.6%) / 15 TD / 1 INT 325 RUSH YDS / 5 RUSH TD / 54.2 RUSH YPG
George Pettaway	RB	382 YDS / 2 TD / 63.7 YPG / 6 YPC 10 REC / 109 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 18.2 REC YPG
Omarion Dollison	WR	15 REC / 334 YDS / 3 TD / 55.7 YPG
Taylor Thompson	TE	19 REC / 290 YDS / 3 TD / 48.3 YPG
Khairi Manns	DL	22 TKL / 4 TFL / 3 SACK
Eric O'Neill	DL	12 TKL / 4 TFL / 4 SACK / 1 INT
Terrence Spence	DB	14 TKL / 0 TFL / 4 INT / 4 PD
Jacob Dobbs	LB	26 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK

Georgia Southern's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	vs. Boise State	L 56-45
9/7/2024	at Nevada	W 20-17
9/14/2024	vs. South Carolina State	W 42-14
9/21/2024	at Ole Miss	L 52-13
9/28/2024	at Georgia State	W 38-21
10/12/2024	vs. Marshall	W 24-23
10/19/2024	vs. James Madison	-
10/24/2024	at Old Dominion	-
11/2/2024	at South Alabama	-
11/16/2024	vs. Troy	-
11/23/2024	at Coastal Carolina	-
11/30/2024	vs. Appalachian State	-

Georgia Southern 2024 Stats & Insights

Georgia Southern's defense has been bottom-25 in total defense this season, allowing 474.7 total yards per game, which ranks seventh-worst. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 85th with 368.7 total yards per contest.
Georgia Southern has been struggling against the pass, ranking eighth-worst with 281.7 passing yards surrendered per game. It has been more effective on the other side of the ball, generating 249.8 passing yards per contest (46th-ranked).
The Eagles rank 57th in the FBS with 30.3 points per contest on offense, and they rank 103rd with 30.5 points given up per contest on defense.
The Eagles rank 106th in rushing yards per game (118.8), but they've been less productive defensively, ranking 21st-worst in the FBS with 193 rushing yards allowed per contest.
Georgia Southern ranks 61st in third-down conversion rate (41.4%) on offense, but it has been worse defensively, ranking 10th-worst in the FBS with a 46.8% third-down percentage allowed.
The Eagles have registered 10 forced turnovers (33rd in the FBS) and committed seven turnovers (47th in the FBS) this season for a +3 turnover margin that ranks 36th in the FBS.

Georgia Southern 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
JC French	QB	1,316 YDS (63.1%) / 7 TD / 2 INT 107 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 17.8 RUSH YPG
Jalen White	RB	253 YDS / 7 TD / 42.2 YPG / 3.8 YPC
OJ Arnold	RB	217 YDS / 3 TD / 36.2 YPG / 6 YPC 12 REC / 64 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 10.7 REC YPG
Derwin Burgess Jr.	WR	26 REC / 329 YDS / 2 TD / 54.8 YPG
Marques Watson-Trent	LB	27 TKL / 1 TFL
Marc Stampley II	DB	12 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK / 2 INT
Chance Gamble	DB	9 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Cameron Williams	DB	8 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK