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Final October 3, 2026 β€’ Bridgeforth Stadium, Harrisonburg

Marshall Thundering Herd

3-2
17
VS
45

πŸ‘‘ James Madison Dukes

5-0
NCAAF PREVIEW β€’ October 3, 2026 Featured Matchup

Gridiron Matchup: Marshall Thundering Herd (3-2) takes on James Madison Dukes (5-0) at Bridgeforth Stadium, Harrisonburg.

Marshall Thundering Herd
Visiting Side
Record 3-2
James Madison Dukes
Home Side
Record 5-0

Scoring

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 T
MAR 7 7 3 0 17
JAM 10 28 0 7 45

Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play

Score 6:35
Xayvion Turner-Bradshaw 3 Yd pass from Carlos Del Rio-Wilson (Jorge Diaz Nicolas Kick)
Score 5:40
Corey Scott 53 Yd pass from Camden Coleman (Morgan Suarez Kick)
Score 2:38
Morgan Suarez 22 Yd Field Goal
Score 14:26
TJ Lester 1 Yd Run (Jorge Diaz Nicolas Kick)
Score 11:52
Corey Scott 12 Yd pass from Camden Coleman (Morgan Suarez Kick)
Score 9:46
George Pettaway 73 Yd Run (Morgan Suarez Kick)
Score 2:45
George Pettaway 33 Yd Run (Morgan Suarez Kick)
Score 0:26
Noah Grevious 20 Yd pass from Camden Coleman (Morgan Suarez Kick)
Score 7:18
Jorge Diaz Nicolas 27 Yd Field Goal
Score 0:50
Nick Herman 3 Yd Run (Morgan Suarez Kick)

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection
32%
Marshall Thundering Herd
VS
πŸ‘‘
68%
James Madison Dukes
Projected Score MAR 24 - JAM 36
Data Confidence High
Data Used 5 of 5 categories
  • James Madison Dukes scoring offense aligns well against Marshall Thundering Herd defense.
  • James Madison Dukes offense moves the ball more consistently.
  • Marshall Thundering Herd aerial attack exposes James Madison Dukes secondary.
  • James Madison Dukes rushing attack has the advantage.
Marshall Thundering Herd
STAT
James Madison Dukes

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host James Madison Dukes plays on familiar turf at Bridgeforth Stadium, Harrisonburg.
Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Why Marshall Thundering Herd Could Win

Marshall Thundering Herd will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.

Why James Madison Dukes Could Win

James Madison Dukes scoring offense aligns well against Marshall Thundering Herd defense.

Deciding Factor

James Madison Dukes offense moves the ball more consistently.

Game Details

Bridgeforth Stadium, Harrisonburg
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
25,034
Closing Odds
Line: JMU -14.5 | O/U: 55.5

Team Leaders

Consensus Pool

Circle Crowd Pick Meter

Closed Poll
Marshall Thundering Herd (45.4%) James Madison Dukes (54.6%)
Total Submissions: 34 circles

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