James Madison vs. Air Force Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for the Armed Forces Bowl

The Air Force Falcons will take on the James Madison Dukes after their historic first season in the FBS. Can Zac Larrier and Air Force ruin the party for the Dukes? Matt McCuen provides his best bet in James Madison vs. Air Force for the Armed Forces Bowl.

Matt McCuen - December 23, 2023, 10:30 AM EST

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James Madison vs. Air Force Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for the Armed Forces Bowl

The Air Force Falcons vs the James Madison Dukes will meet in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday afternoon for the Armed Forces Bowl.

James Madison vs. Air Force Date, Start Time, and Where to Watch

Date: December 23, 2023
Game Time: 3:30 pm ET
Where to Watch: ESPN, ESPN+

James Madison vs. Air Force Prediction

Air Force will begin this contest with an 8-4 record.

The Falcons lost their final four games to close the season after an 8-0 start.

Air Force was ranked this season as high as 19th in the nation.

Senior Zac Larrier is in charge of the Falcons offense. Larrier has thrown for 744 yards, six touchdowns, and two interceptions. He has rushed for 579 yards and five touchdowns.

Fullback Emmanuel Mitchell leads the Falcons rushing attack. Mitchell has scampered for 747 yards and nine touchdowns.

Jared Roznos has been the top threat in the passing game. The Sacramento, California native leads the Falcons with 332 yards and two touchdowns.

The Air Force defense forced 13 turnovers this season.

The Dukes will be playing in their first bowl game in program history.

James Madison enjoyed an outstanding season with a record of 11-1.

The Dukes found their way into the top 25 for one week, when they were ranked 25th.

The Dukes' lone loss came in overtime vs App State.

Senior Jordan McCloud leads the Duke's offense. McCloud has thrown for 3,400 yards, 32 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. Additionally, he has rushed for 311 yards and eight touchdowns.

Sophomore Kaelon Black has been the top option in the running game, bolting for 594 yards.

Elijah Sarratt has been the favorite target of McCloud, racking up 1,076 yards and eight touchdowns.

The Dukes defense forced 21 turnovers on the season.

James Madison vs. Air Force Pick

McCloud is in the transfer portal but says he will start in this game.

The Dukes have 8-9 starters in the portal, and as we have seen with bowl games, sometimes these guys play one half and then sit out.

James Madison will be without their entire coaching staff as former head coach Curt Cigentti accepted the job at Indiana and took his whole staff with him.

Air Force will have the majority of their roster and should be able to run the football effectively and grind out a win.

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