In an intriguing matchup, James Madison (8-5-0) travels to face Western Kentucky (8-4-0) at FAU Stadium. Both teams are looking to break losing streaks, with James Madison having lost their last game and Western Kentucky on a two-game skid.
Western Kentucky boasts a potent offense, averaging 408.8 yards per game and scoring 33.8 points per game, led by quarterback Alonza Barnett III, who has thrown for 2,596 yards and 26 touchdowns. Conversely, James Madison’s offense has been effective as well, averaging 378.2 yards and 25.5 points per game, with quarterback Caden Veltkamp leading the way with 2,806 passing yards and 23 touchdowns.
Defensively, both teams have faced challenges, with James Madison allowing an average of 397.5 yards per game compared to Western Kentucky’s 323.2 yards. This game promises to be a critical contest for both teams as they seek to regain momentum.
James Madison at Western Kentucky Game Information
Game Date: December 18, 2024
Game Time: 05:30 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN
Location: FAU Stadium, Boca Raton, FL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Western Kentucky Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 8-4-0
Conference Record: 4-4
Division Record: 7-4
Streak: Lost 2
Western Kentucky Offensive Statistics
Total Offense: 4905 yards (Avg. 408.8 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 2625 yards (Avg. 218.8 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 2280 yards (Avg. 190.0 yards per game)
Points Scored: 406 points (Avg. 33.8 points per game)
Western Kentucky Defensive Statistics
Total Defense: 3878 yards (Avg. 323.2 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 2381 yards (Avg. 198.4 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 1497 yards (Avg. 124.8 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 249 points (Avg. 20.8 points per game)
Western Kentucky Individual Stat Leaders
Passing: Alonza Barnett III, 212 Completions/354 Attempts, 2596 Yards, 26 Touchdowns, 4 Interceptions
Rushing: George Pettaway, 149 Attempts, 881 Yards, 5 Touchdowns
Receiving: Yamir Knight, 48 Receptions, 567 Yards, 4 Touchdowns
Tackles: Jacob Dobbs, 29 Tackles
Sacks: Eric O’Neill, 12.5 Sacks
Interceptions: Terrence Spence, 5 Interceptions
James Madison Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 8-5-0
Conference Record: 6-2
Division Record: 7-5
Streak: Lost 1
James Madison Offensive Statistics
Total Offense: 4917 yards (Avg. 378.2 yards per game)
Passing Offense: 3403 yards (Avg. 261.8 yards per game)
Rushing Offense: 1514 yards (Avg. 116.5 yards per game)
Points Scored: 332 points (Avg. 25.5 points per game)
James Madison Defensive Statistics
Total Defense: 5167 yards (Avg. 397.5 yards per game)
Passing Defense: 2282 yards (Avg. 175.5 yards per game)
Rushing Defense: 2885 yards (Avg. 221.9 yards per game)
Points Allowed: 318 points (Avg. 24.5 points per game)
James Madison Individual Stat Leaders
Passing: Caden Veltkamp, 233 Completions/350 Attempts, 2806 Yards, 23 Touchdowns, 10 Interceptions
Rushing: Elijah Young, 190 Attempts, 846 Yards, 3 Touchdowns
Receiving: Kisean Johnson, 66 Receptions, 855 Yards, 7 Touchdowns
Tackles: Devonte’ Mathews, 43 Tackles
Sacks: Darius Thomas, 4 Sacks
Interceptions: Anthony Johnson Jr., 2 Interceptions
