Jordan McCloud, Top James Madison vs. South Alabama Players to Watch – Week 5

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 24, 2023

Star wideout Caullin Lacy and the South Alabama Jaguars (2-2) meet the James Madison Dukes (4-0) on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET at Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field.

The Dukes won 45-38 last time out when they met the Utah State Aggies. The Jaguars fell short in their last outing by a final score of 34-30 against the Central Michigan Chippewas.

Last time out for the Dukes, Jordan McCloud finished with 23 completions on 34 attempts (67.6%) for 364 yards, tossing four touchdowns and two interceptions, plus nine rushing attempts for 26 yards plus two rushing touchdowns. Kaelon Black carried the ball 17 times for 76 yards. He also posted five receptions for 43 yards. Reggie Brown snagged five passes for 160 yards with two touchdowns.

For the Jaguars in their last game, Carter Bradley completed 17 of 27 passing attempts (63.0%) and totaled 254 yards through the air, connecting on two touchdown passes. La’Damian Webb had 18 rushing attempts and wound up with 68 yards and two touchdowns. Lacy found paydirt twice, and ended the contest with six catches for 132 yards.

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James Madison Players to Watch

  • McCloud leads the team with 932 passing yards (233 yards per game) and has a 66.7% completion percentage this year (68-of-102) while throwing eight touchdowns with two interceptions. He also has 47 rushing yards on 25 carries with two touchdowns, averaging 11.8 yards per game.
  • Black has ran for a team-leading 304 yards on 54 carries (76 yards per game). He also averages 25.8 receiving yards per game, grabbing 12 passes for 103 yards and one touchdown.
  • So far this year Ty Son Lawton has rushed for 191 yards on 32 carries (47.8 ypg), with three rushing touchdowns.
  • Brown has racked up 15 receptions for 354 yards, best on his team, and three touchdowns. He averages 88.5 receiving yards per game.
  • Elijah Sarratt has also added 14 catches for 188 yards and one touchdown this year. He puts up 47 receiving yards per game.

South Alabama Players to Watch

  • Bradley has passed for 854 yards while completing 69.7% of his throws (69-of-99), with six touchdowns and three interceptions (213.5 yards per game).
  • Webb has rushed for a team-high 340 yards on 52 carries (85 yards per game) and six touchdowns.
  • So far this year Kentrel Bullock has run for 255 yards on 49 carries (63.8 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
  • Lacy has reeled in 26 passes for a team-high 435 yards while scoring five touchdowns. He averages 108.8 yards per game.
  • Jamaal Pritchett has contributed with 161 yards on 14 catches. He averages 53.7 receiving yards per game this year.
  • Devin Voisin has caught five passes for 77 yards and one touchdown, averaging 38.5 yards per game this year.

James Madison vs. South Alabama Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
James Madison -2 -110 -110 48.5 -110 -110

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Team Stat Comparison

James Madison South Alabama
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 33.8 (52) 28.8 (72)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 22.5 (55) 23.8 (64)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 6 (65) 6 (65)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 6 (55) 7 (38)

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