Gardner-Webb vs James Madison Picks and Prediction – 9/7/2024

By: Kim Smith |

Last Updated: 09/01/2024 at 11:33 PM ET

Gardner-Webb at James Madison 09/07/24 - College Football Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 9/7/2024, 10:00 PM UTC

Gardner-Webb vs James Madison Prediction

The Bulldogs and the Dukes are set to play each other, but which team will come out on top?

Gardner-Webb is going to face James Madison at 6:00 PM EST on Saturday evening. The game is being aired on ESPN+, but for those that are local to Harrisonburg the game will be played at Bridgeforth Stadium. Make sure you are ready for all the football action with our college football picks.

The Bulldogs are heading to the game here after losing in their opening game of the year. The loss came against Wofford by a score of 21-20. Obviously, the loss was not even against a big football school which could hurt the Runnin’ Bulldogs chances in this game here.

The offense for Gardner-Webb seen Tyler Ridell go 18/28 for 238 yards with a touchdown. The rushing offense picked up 62 yards and a touchdown on only 22 carries. Defensively the passing defense was torched for 260 yards and a touchdown. The rushing defense allowed 119 yards on 37 carries and gave up a score as well.

James Madison heads to the game here after getting a nice win in the opening week of the season. The Dukes were able to take down the Charlotte 49ers rather easily in the game. However, the score ended up sitting at 30-7 before the game was finally at the end point. 

The Dukes were able to see Alonza Barnett III go 10/18 for 219 yards and 2 touchdowns, but he was picked off once in the game. The rushing offense did really well picking up 198 total yards and a score on a total of 42 carries. The defense for James Madison allowed 193 yards and a touchdown in the air, but did record 2 picks. The rushing defense gave up 131 yards on 21 carries faced.

Gardner-Webb vs James Madison Pick Analysis

Gardner-Webb did have some impressive points in the opening game of the week. However, in this game here the Bulldogs are going to have a better opponent than Wofford and after losing to Wofford it will be hard to see the Bulldogs doing much to upset the Dukes winning streak here. Final Score Prediction, James Madison Dukes win 41-10.

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