Final
October 3, 2026 β’ Bridgeforth Stadium, Harrisonburg
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
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James Madison Dukes
Projected Score
MAR 22
-
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 Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
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
Marshall Thundering Herd Leaders
Dylan Barber
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Jo'Shon Barbie
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Jalyn Abercrombie
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
James Madison Dukes Leaders
Camden Coleman
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Seth Cromwell
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Davi Belfort
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Marshall Thundering Herd (45.4%)
James Madison Dukes (54.6%)
Total Submissions: 34 circles
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