The Charlotte 49ers (0-0) host the James Madison Dukes (0-0) at Jerry Richardson Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
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When is James Madison vs. Charlotte and when does it start?
This matchup between the Dukes and 49ers will take place on Saturday, August 31, 2024. You should expect the kickoff at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Where to watch James Madison vs. Charlotte
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James Madison Stats & Insights
The Dukes finished 11-2 a year ago and lost in the Armed Forces Bowl. They scored 34.1 points per game (23rd in the nation) while allowing 19.5 (20th).
James Madison totaled 418.9 yards per game on offense last season (39th in the FBS), and it surrendered 335.4 yards per game (32nd) on the defensive side of the ball.
The Dukes ranked 108th in pass defense last season (250.0 passing yards allowed per game), but they excelled on offense, ranking 20th-best in the FBS with 284.1 passing yards per game.
On defense, James Madison was a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards last season, ranking 10th-best by giving up just 102.4 rushing yards per game. It ranked 92nd on offense (134.8 rushing yards per game).
With 22 forced turnovers (27th in the FBS) against 15 turnovers committed (34th in the FBS), the Dukes’ +7 turnover margin was the 19th-best in college football last season.
Charlotte Stats & Insights
The 49ers’ record was 3-9 in 2023, and they failed to qualify for a bowl game. They scored 17.5 points per game on offense (126th in college football) while giving up 28.6 per contest on defense (89th).
Charlotte ranked 16th-worst in the FBS in total offense (312.8 yards per game) last season, but it played slightly better on defense, ranking 61st with 374.2 yards allowed per contest.
While the 49ers’ pass defense ranked 44th with 212.7 passing yards allowed per game last season, they were less successful on offense, ranking 15th-worst (167.8 passing yards per game).
Charlotte compiled 145.0 rushing yards per game on offense last season, which ranked it 82nd in the FBS. Defensively, it ranked 86th, allowing 161.5 rushing yards per contest.
With 17 forced turnovers (73rd in the FBS) against 22 turnovers committed (111th in the FBS), the 49ers (-5) owned the 102nd-ranked turnover margin in college football last season.
James Madison Key Players (2023)
Jordan McCloud had a passing stat line last year of 3,648 passing yards with a 68.2% completion rate (281-of-412), 35 touchdowns, 10 interceptions, and an average of 280.6 yards per game. His rushing stat line was 95 carries for 285 yards and eight touchdowns while averaging 21.9 yards per game.
Kaelon Black went to work last year, rushing for 637 yards on 142 attempts (49.0 yards per game) and scoring one touchdown. Black collected 18.3 receiving yards per game with 25 catches for 238 yards and four touchdowns as well.
Ty Son Lawton ran for 568 yards on 126 carries (43.7 ypg), with five rushing touchdowns last year.
In the previous season, Elijah Sarratt picked up 82 receptions for 1,191 yards and eight touchdowns. He averaged 91.6 yards per game.
Reggie Brown tacked on 1,045 yards on 53 grabs with nine touchdowns. He averaged 80.4 receiving yards per game last year.
Phoenix Sproles’ stat line last year looked like this: a total of 442 yards, 52 catches, five touchdowns, and 34.0 yards per game.
Charlotte Key Players (2023)
Trexler Ivey averaged 105.3 passing yards per outing and tossed four touchdowns last season.
Jalon Jones averaged 39.7 rushing yards per game and accumulated four rushing touchdowns last year.
Last season Terron Kellman rushed for 27.3 yards per game. He also scored one touchdown.
Jairus Mack averaged 37.8 receiving yards and collected two receiving touchdowns over the course of the 2023 season.
Colin Weber averaged 30.2 receiving yards per game in 2023.
Jack Hestera averaged 29.1 receiving yards per game a season ago.
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