Georgia State vs James Madison Picks and Prediction – 11/9/2024

The Georgia State Panthers stay on the road this week with a game in Virginia against James Madison. Georgia State has just two wins through six games played riding a long losing streak into this matchup following a 7 point road loss to Connecticut a week ago. Defensively Georgia State was outmatched giving up 34 points including 21 in the second half on 347 total yards. Offensively Georgia State did move the ball well compiling 380 yards to score 27 points but turned the ball over twice resulting in the loss period for other college football action see our College Football Picks.

Zach Gibson led the show for Georgia State completing 28 passes for 257 yards and one score and ran the ball 7 times for 16 yards and one touchdown as well. Freddie Brock was the top ball carrier in the game for Georgia State with 78 yards and one touchdown on 10 carries. Ted Hurst came up big with 91 yards and one score on 7 receptions.

The James Madison Dukes return home this week with six wins through eight games overall following a 17 point victory against Southern Miss before the bye week. Defensively James Madison was a better team giving up just 15 points on 319 total yards and forced 2 turnovers in the game. Offensively James Madison did the work compiling 357 total yards scored 32 points after a 17-point first half.

Alonza Barnett II led the way for James Madison completing 15 passes for 135 yards and two scores. George Pettaway was the top ball carrier in the game with 119 yards and one touchdown on 16 carries. Wayne knight led the team with 41 yards on two receptions. Cam Ross chipped in five catches for 39 yards and one touchdown. Taylor Thompson rounded out the scoring with two catches for 15 yards and one score.

James Madison is by far the better team in this matchup as they have had a tremendous season up to this point. Look for the Dukes to continue to roll gets a bad Georgia State team this week. Take James Madison to control this game throughout leading to the win and cover at home to improve their overall record. Final Score Prediction, James Madison Dukes win and cover 41-14.