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Eagles Fall 35-10 Against James Madison - Game Recap
James Madison got a 151-yard performance from Wayne Knight as a key part of its 35-10 victory over the Eagles on Saturday at Showker Field at Bridgeforth Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Dukes were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -14.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 54.5.
Wayne Knight rushed for 151 yards, while Jordan Fuller added 137 yards in the win. Lacota Dippre and Landon Ellis added 42 and 40 receiving yards respectively.
David Mbadinga rushed for 14 yards for Georgia Southern, while Dalen Cobb added 13 yards. JC French IV threw for 165 yards for the Eagles, while receivers Camden Brown and Taylor Bradshaw had 111 and 16 yards respectively.
Georgia Southern lost the offensive yardage battle to James Madison 479-192 yards in Saturday's game. James Madison had more first downs as that total ended up 29-10.
Georgia Southern lost the time of possession battle 35:50-24:10, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Next game, James Madison takes its act on the road to face Georgia State looking for another win. For Georgia Southern, they head home to face Southern Miss.