College Football: Armed Forces Bowl

Our NCAA football score predictions show James Madison winning this one on Saturday comfortably over Air Force, and after perusing the college football odds on the Armed Forces Bowl, we like what we see! Game: James Madison (11-1) vs Air Force (8-4) Date/Time: Saturday, December 23, 2023, 3:30 p.m. ET Location: Armon G Carter Stadium, Fort Worth,…

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James Madison will be looking to prove they belong this bowl season, after nearly getting denied a spot despite losing just once. Air Force lost four games in a row going into bowl season and their struggles will continue in this game. The Armed Forces Bowl is a game that typically features one of the three service academies, depending on their…

There's plenty of confusion surrounding Saturday's Armed Forces Bowl between James Madison and Air Force. Curt Cignetti left JMU in late November to take the Indiana job, bringing along his coordinators and quarterback coach, and none will coach in the bowl. Nine JMU starters are in the transfer portal, but reportedly they all plan on playing. It's…

Football content contributor Ron Marmalefsky serves up a hot take on The Armed Forces Bowl being played on December 23rd, between Air Force and James Madison. What are his takeaways and things to watch when considering betting? What happened to Air Force? They started 8-0, but lost their last four games, and were outscored 108-62. James Madison,…

The Falcons aren't favored in Saturday's James Madison vs. Air Force Armed Forces Bowl at 3:30 p.m. ET. That said, is Air Force the right side in this afternoon's matchup? 225 James Madison Dukes (-1.5) vs. 226 Air Force Falcons (+1.5); o/u 40.5 3:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, December 23, 2023 Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX TV: ABC/ESPN+ As of…

The James Madison Dukes (11-1) and the Air Force Falcons (8-4) square off in the 2023 Armed Forces Bowl on Saturday. This is James Madison's first bowl game in history. Meanwhile, Air Force owns a 13-13-1 record in bowl matchups. The Falcons are looking to secure a win in back-to-back Armed Forces Bowls. Last year, the Falcons outmatched Baylor…

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Location: Amon G. Carter Stadium - Fort Worth, TX Betting Line: JMU -4.5 2023 Record: 11-1 Form: Winners of four of their last five Key Players: QB Jordan McCloud, RB Kaelon Black, DT James Carpenter The Story So Far: James Madison's success in 2023 may have been some of the most publicized in the G5. While the Dukes were not eligible for the Sun…

Bowl season rolls on Saturday afternoon with an intriguing matchup between James Madison and Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl. Normally, James Madison wouldn't be eligible for the postseason given its recent move from the FCS to the FBS, but the Dukes made the cut since there weren't enough six-win teams to fill the spots ahead of them. James…

The James Madison Dukes look to cap off a memorable 2023 season on Saturday when they play the Air Force Falcons in the 2023 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl. The Dukes got off to a historic 10-0 start to the season, even getting ESPN's College GameDay to make an appearance on campus, before finally losing a game. This is only the secondary year…

It's time for another bowl game. Here's what you need to know: James Madison vs Air Force (1:30 PM MT) | Coverage: ABC DraftKings Line: James Madison/Air Force: +2.5 Air Force, O/U 41 Air Force Air Force: The Falcons were one of the best mid-major teams in the country this season... until they weren't. They started off 8-0 but dropped their final…

College bowl season is upon us. With glad tidings of touchdowns on television and holiday surprises, fans anxiously await news on transfer portals and opt-outs. In the past, the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl's storylines were mostly on the field. As James Madison gets set to take on Air Force in Fort Worth, it's a little different this year. In…

Hannah Pajewski / USA TODAY Sports There are plenty of college football games this weekend including the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl. Here's a guide to who plays in the Armed Forces Bowl including details on the date, schedule, and more for the James Madison vs Air Force matchup. Need to know who plays next in bowl season? See our complete…

On December 23rd, Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, will host a unique clash of traditions in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl. The storied Air Force Falcons (8-4) take on the rising stars of the FBS, the James Madison Dukes (11-1), in a matchup brimming with intriguing storylines and contrasting styles. The Falcons, with their…

The 2023 Armed Forces Bowl features the James Madison Dukes (11-1) battling the Air Force Falcons (8-4) on Saturday. The Dukes bounced back in the season finale after picking up their first loss. In Week 13, James Madison blew out Coastal Carolina 56-14. Meanwhile, Air Force ended the year on a four-game losing streak. On Nov. 24, Boise State…

Welcome to Doc's Sports Mid-Major Report covering the James Madison University Dukes as they roll through the Sun Belt Conference in just their second year at the FBS level. In the world of Joey, my non-stop advocating for James Madison's bowl appearance is what led the 11-1 Dukes to receive an invitation to the Armed Forces Bowl to take on Air…

The James Madison Dukes (11-1) and the Air Force Falcons (8-4) square off in the 2023 Armed Forces Bowl on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET. The Dukes are 1.5-point favorites according to the latest James Madison vs. Air Force odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 40.5. James Madison is the -126 favorite (risk $126…

It was supposed to be a bowl appearance to celebrate for James Madison, but with a mass exodus of players including some coaches, our college football betting picks don't envision very many points being scored on two excellent defenses. Thank goodness the college football regular season ended the way it did, so the NCAA wasn't able to get in its…

We've had a chaotic start to bowl season already with some wild finish and insnae comebacks, what can we take away from some of the early results and keep an eye on it moving forward? One of the biggest takeaways from the bowl games is that the market steam generated from opt outs has not led to immense success thus far. While some teams have been…

The James Madison Dukes will take on the Falcons of Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl on Saturday. The James Madison Dukes come into the game with an 11-1 record on the season. The Dukes are coming off a blowout win at Coastal Carolina to wrap up their regular season slate. Pick: James Madison -2.5 & UNDER 41.5. For the Falcons, they are 8-4 on…

James Madison looks for their first-ever bowl win as we continue our College Football odds series with a James Madison-Air Force prediction and pick. James Madison looks for their first-ever bowl win as they face Air Force. It is time to continue our College Football odds series with an Armed Forces Bowl James Madison-Air Force prediction, pick,…

James Madison takes on Air Force in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 23, at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC. The game will be played in the Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, with the Dukes a slight favorite over the Falcons. This game will be the seventh time Air Force has played in the Armed Forces Bowl and the first…

James Madison Dukes vs. Air Force Falcons 12/23/23 - As college football season comes to a close, James Madison Dukes and Air Force Falcons prepare for an intriguing clash in the Armed Forces Bowl. Boasting 11-1 records and 8-4 overall standing respectively, James Madison stands as an athletic powerhouse against Air Force rivals while providing…

The James Madison Dukes are set to play the Air Force Falcons on Saturday in the Armed Forces Bowl at 3:30 p.m. ET. JMU (11-1) is coming off a 56-14 win over Coastal Carolina, with their lone loss coming in OT to Appalachian State. Air Force (8-4) ended their season with a 27-19 loss to Boise State. Matchup: James Madison Dukes (11-1) vs Air Force…

This Saturday, December 23rd, the James Madison Dukes (11-1) take on the Air Force Falcons in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas. Make sure to check out the best NCAAF betting promos before kickoff on Saturday. Playing in their second season in the Sunbelt, James Madison made an impressive run almost going undefeated despite…

Gambling Problem? Call or TEXT 1-800-Gambler 21+ James Madison-2.5 (-110)-135 Air Force+2.5 (-110)+114 Air Force lost four straight games to end their regular season and they will struggle to keep up with James Madison in this matchup. The James Madison Dukes will take this game very seriously, as they aim to prove that they belong in a bowl game…

Bowl season rolls on this week with 11 games leading up to Christmas. Here's how I think a few of them will play out. All times Eastern. All point spreads and totals were taken Dec. 15 from DraftKings Sportsbook. This series will examine the impact of legalized gambling on sports, through news coverage, accountability journalism and advice for…

James Madison is playing in its first bowl game, but will do so without a handful of key pieces, including its head coach and starting quarterback. After two successful seasons in the FBS ranks, James Madison head coach Curt Cignetti has jumped to Indiana and its starting quarterback Jordan McCloud hit the transfer portal. Will the team show up…

JMU was arguably the best Group of Five team all season, but the Dukes nearly didn't even make a bowl game due to NCAA rules for teams transitioning to the FBS. But there weren't enough bowl-eligible teams, so now JMU will play in its first bowl at the FBS level. The Dukes (11-1) will take on Air Force (8-4) in the Armed Forces Bowl, which might be…

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks and James Madison Dukes are two of the hungriest teams to prove a point during college football bowl season. Jacksonville State and James Madison both recorded the requisite number of six wins to qualify for a bowl, but they had to wait to earn bowl berths because they were ineligible for automatic qualification due…

The James Madison Dukes and the Air Force Falcons play in the Armed Forces Bowl on December 23, 2023, starting at 3:30 PM ET, airing on ABC. The Dukes took on the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in their last outing, winning 56-14. The Falcons' most recent game ended in a 27-19 loss to the Boise State Broncos. Jordan McCloud threw for 324 yards, with…

In this year's Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, the James Madison Dukes are the favorites, but by less than a touchdown (-3) over the Air Force Falcons. Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas will host the matchup on December 23, 2023, starting at 3:30 PM ET on ABC. An over/under of 41 points has been set for the contest. Spread…

Game: James Madison Dukes vs Air Force Falcons Date: Saturday, December 23, 2023 Location: Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, TX TV: ABC Odds/Point Spread: Falcons (+7) Total/Over-Under: 45.5 The Air Force Falcons (8-4) will try to beat the James Madison Dukes (11-1) at Amon G. Carter Stadium on Saturday, December 23, 2023 in the Lockheed Martin…

No bowl projection is in stone and the latest one by a major national writer shows a slight adjustment to his prediction for WVU. The Action Network's Brett McMurphy released a new slate of his projected bowl matchups on Tuesday after the updated College Football Playoff rankings were unveiled on Monday night. McMurphy is calling these his "very,…

The college football postseason continues, with the Baylor Bears taking on the Air Force Falcons in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, and we have a Baylor vs. Air Force prediction. Baylor will play in a familiar environment, with the venue being TCU's Amon G. Carter Stadium. However, a 20-degree temperature with wind speeds of 21 miles per…

A Big 12 showdown with major implications on the line this weekend will be on tap as the Baylor Bears head to the "Little Apple" to take on the Kansas State Wildcats. It is about that time to check out our college football odds series where our Baylor-Kansas State prediction and pick will be made. A Big 12 showdown with major implications on the…

The eighth Saturday of the SEC's 91st season features four conference contests and one non-conference game. Five SEC teams - Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt - have open dates. Here are 10 numbers, along with the schedule, TV and betting lines, to get ready for Week 8: 4 SEC defensive backs formed the secondary on the AP…

It's time for bowl projections! No. 11 Utah continues to move up in the polls after taking down then-No. 22 UCLA at home last week. The Utes were the only FBS program in the state to get a win in Week 4 as BYU fell 38-27 on the road to Kansas and Utah State lost 45-38 to James Madison (4-0) at home. As of now, all three programs look like they will…

It was a rough weekend for both Tulane and Southern Miss, as each suffered defeats to ranked opponents. For the Green Wave, they were without quarterback Michael Pratt, and fell 37-20 to No. 20 Ole Miss in a score that was not indicative of how close the game actually was. Meanwhile, the Golden Eagles were roughed up by now No. 3 Florida State,…

The Air Force Falcons will try to snap a brief slide against a Mountain West Conference foe when they host the Utah State Aggies on Friday night. Utah State (1-1) has won the past two meetings with Air Force, but the Falcons have a 5-4 edge in the MWC series history. Air Force has displayed the strong defense and run game that helped the Falcons…

Last weekend's schedule of games for Week 1 of the 2023 college football season featured five consecutive days of action-packed games. This weekend, another jam-packed slate is already underway in Week 2. CBS Sports Network will host an Armed Forces Saturday special as all three service academies get a chance to shine. The action on CBS Sports…

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There's jone college football bowl game on Thursday night opposite the Jaguars at Jets NFL Week 16 opener as Baylor of the Big 12 takes on Air Force of the Mountain West in the Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium on the campus of TCU. Baylor, whose campus is only about 90 miles from Fort Worth, opened as a 6.5-point favorite at Caesars…

The 2023 season win total established for the Baylor Bears, seven, predicts a strong showing this season is expected. Looking to place a futures bet on Baylor's win total this season? Head to BetMGM using our link to unlock a new user bonus! A year ago, the Bears lost the Armed Forces Bowl after going 6-7. They scored 32.2 points per game (38th in…

Air Force lost just three games all of last season but went 5-3 against Mountain West opponents. The Falcons had impressive wins, though. That includes their victory over Baylor in the Armed Forces Bowl. But Air Force hopes to have better performances in conference play so the 2023 season ends with a Mountain West Championship this time. Place…

A conference title is projected from the Air Force Falcons in 2023, based on their MWC-high season win total over/under of 8.5. Looking to place a futures bet on Air Force's win total this season? Head to BetMGM using our link to unlock a new user bonus! Last season, the Falcons finished 10-3 and won the Armed Forces Bowl. Offensively, they put up…

How about adding Dr. Phil to the coaching staff? That possibility might have crossed the mind of Dave Aranda, who has seen his Baylor teams display some odd tendencies in his first three years on the job. Two rather unremarkable campaigns (including a difficult 2020 pandemic term) have been sandwiched around a wildly-successful 2021 that saw the…

Missouri is bowl eligible for the fifth straight year, despite not having played in a bowl game since the 2018 Liberty Bowl, when they lost to Oklahoma State. They also have not won a bowl game since the 2014 Citrus Bowl (played on New Year's Day 2015) when Maty Mauk ran all over Minnesota and the Tigers won 33-17. Last season Missouri had too many…

The Armed Forces Bowl is set for Thursday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET as the Air Force Falcons will take on the Baylor Bears. The game will take place at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, TX and will air on ESPN. Air Force (9-3) is off to its 28th bowl game, all since 1982, and the second straight after last season's 31-28 First Responder Bowl…