CFB
Where they rank
Team-advanced percentile vs. the FBS field · descriptive only, not a prediction of Saturday.
James Madison
Offensive efficiency (PPA)83th pct.
Offensive success rate65th pct.
Explosiveness45th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)78th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed70th pct.
Havoc rate58th pct.
Georgia Southern
Offensive efficiency (PPA)51th pct.
Offensive success rate60th pct.
Explosiveness28th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)54th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed64th pct.
Havoc rate75th pct.
James Madison · Returning production
Overall (PPA)8.0%
Passing9.3%
Rushing6.6%
Receiving8.6%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 14-10 · O/U 10-14 · avg. margin +16.7
Georgia Southern · Returning production
Overall (PPA)5.8%
Passing-4.0%
Rushing6.6%
Receiving9.3%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 14-8-2 · O/U 11-13 · avg. margin -1.7
Head-to-head
Last 5 meetings2026James Madison 27–24 Georgia Southern
2025Georgia Southern 10–35 James Madison
2024James Madison 14–28 Georgia Southern
2023Georgia Southern 13–41 James Madison
2022James Madison 38–45 Georgia Southern
Venue & conditions
Allen E. Paulson Stadium · Statesboro, GA
83°F · 15.2 mph wind · 95% precip. chance