James Madison Dukes vs. Duke Blue Devils: 2008 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Duke Blue Devils defeated James Madison Dukes 31–7 in Week 1, 2008. Final score: James Madison Dukes 7, Duke Blue Devils 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
James Madison Dukes	6	0	0	0	7
Duke Blue Devils	6	6	15	0	31

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Thaddeus Lewis (150) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +5.88 EPA
• Rodney Landers (256) — 0.0 yds · +0.33 EPA/play +2.98 EPA
• Zack Asack (150) — 0.0 yds · -0.67 EPA/play -2.01 EPA

Rushing

• Clifford Harris (150) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.37 EPA
• Rodney Landers (256) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.96 EPA
• Jay Hollingsworth (150) — 0.0 yds -0.31 EPA

Receiving

• Eron Riley (150) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.68 EPA
• Eron Riley. (150) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.99 EPA
• Mike Caussin (256) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.96 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Thaddeus Lewis	150	25	8.0%	0	2	+0.23	+5.88
Rodney Landers	256	9	0.0%	0	0	+0.33	+2.98
Zack Asack	150	3	0.0%	0	0	-0.67	-2.01
Drew Dudzik	256	3	0.0%	0	0	-1.21	-3.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	JMU	DUKE
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	256	6	0	+2.96	Rush TD
Q1	150	4	0	-1.89	Rush TD
Q1	256	4	0	+2.51	Ended
Q1	150	13	0	-1.36	Punt
Q1	256	3	0	-3.22	Punt
Q2	150	1	0	+3.05	Pass TD
Q2	150	13	0	+2.97	Ended
Q2	256	3	0	-2.81	Punt
Q2	150	3	0	+0.22	Punt
Q2	256	5	0	-5.58	Punt
Q2	150	6	0	-4.75	Fumble
Q3	256	5	0	+3.20	Ended
Q3	150	1	0	-2.06	Fumble
Q3	256	3	0	-2.32	Punt
Q3	150	0	0	—	Field goal
Q3	150	9	0	-1.21	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · James Madison Dukes · Rodney Landers rush for 2 yards, fumbled, forced by Mike Tauiliili, recovered by Duke Greg Akinbiyi at the Duke 8. (-6.52 EPA)
2. Q2 · Duke Blue Devils · Tony Jackson rush for a loss of 6 yards, fumbled, forced by Marcus Haywood, recovered by JMads Pat Williams at the JMads 48. (-6.07 EPA)
3. Q4 · James Madison Dukes · Rodney Landers pass complete to Mike Caussin for 19 yards to the Duke 20, tackled by Catron Gainey for a 1ST down. (+5.46 EPA)
4. Q3 · James Madison Dukes · Rodney Landers rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, forced by Wesley Oglesby, recovered by Duke Greg Akinbiyi at the JMads 34. (-5.03 EPA)
5. Q2 · James Madison Dukes · Rodney Landers rush for no gain to the Duke 34, tackled by M Tauiliili and Marcus Jones. (-4.49 EPA)
6. Q1 · James Madison Dukes · Rodney Landers rush for 47 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.81 EPA)
7. Q3 · James Madison Dukes · Joe Surgan kickoff for 59 yards returned by Scotty McGee, tackled by Damian Thornton for 60 yards to the Duke 34, tackled by Damian Thornton. (+3.56 EPA)
8. Q2 · Duke Blue Devils · Thaddeus Lewis pass complete to Eron Riley for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.05 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Duke Blue Devils controlled the final (31–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Thaddeus Lewis (150) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: JMU at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of James Madison Dukes vs Duke Blue Devils?

James Madison Dukes 7, Duke Blue Devils 31 in Week 1 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won James Madison Dukes vs Duke Blue Devils?

Duke Blue Devils won with a final score of 7–31.

Where can I find the James Madison Dukes vs Duke Blue Devils box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282430150.

Who led James Madison Dukes vs Duke Blue Devils in passing?

Thaddeus Lewis (150) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for James Madison Dukes at Duke Blue Devils in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.