South Alabama Jaguars 23–31 James Madison Dukes: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2023

Quick answer

James Madison Dukes defeated South Alabama Jaguars 31–23 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: South Alabama Jaguars 23, James Madison Dukes 31.

Game summary

James Madison Dukes beat South Alabama Jaguars 31–23 in Week 5 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Jordan McCloud (James Madison) — 231.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.01 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kaelon Black — 61.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Caullin Lacy — 6 rec, 132.0 yds.
EPA edge: James Madison (-0.132/play) vs South Alabama (-0.217/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Alabama Jaguars	0	12	3	12	23
James Madison Dukes	12	3	0	6	31

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

USASouth Alabama Jaguars

+3OPP 14

+3OPP 23

JMUJames Madison Dukes

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

James Madison
Q1TD
ESElijah Sarratt
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Jordan McCloud pass to Elijah Sarratt for a touchdown (48 yards)
James Madison
Q1TD
ZHZach Horton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Jordan McCloud pass to Zach Horton for a touchdown (44 yards)
James Madison
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
0-15
Field goal good from 31 yards
South Alabama
Q2TD
JPJamaal Pritchett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Carter Bradley pass to Jamaal Pritchett for a touchdown (48 yards)
South Alabama
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Interception returned for a touchdown
South Alabama
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
15-15
Field goal good from 40 yards
James Madison
Q4TD
ZHZach Horton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Jordan McCloud pass to Zach Horton for a touchdown (66 yards)
South Alabama
Q4TD
LSLincoln Sefcik
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
Carter Bradley pass to Lincoln Sefcik for a touchdown (3 yards)
South Alabama
Q4TD
LWLa'Damian Webb
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-21
La'Damian Webb rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jordan McCloud (James Madison) — 231.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.20 EPA
Carter Bradley (South Alabama) — 263.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.10 EPA/play -5.03 EPA

Rushing

Kaelon Black (James Madison) — 61.0 yds -0.23 EPA
La'Damian Webb (South Alabama) — 36.0 yds · 1 TD -0.29 EPA
Ty Son Lawton (James Madison) — 24.0 yds -0.29 EPA

Receiving

Caullin Lacy (South Alabama) — 6 rec · 132.0 yds +2.44 EPA
La'Damian Webb (South Alabama) — 6 rec · 17.0 yds -0.27 EPA
Elijah Sarratt (James Madison) — 5 rec · 92.0 yds +1.60 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jordan McCloud	James Madison	24	50.0%	231	3	+0.01	+0.20
Carter Bradley	South Alabama	51	51.0%	263	2	-0.10	-5.03

Team EPA comparison

Stat	South Alabama	James Madison
Plays	71	65
EPA / play	-0.217	-0.132
Total EPA	-15.42	-8.58
Success rate	29.6%	30.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.219	+0.008
Rush EPA / play	-0.213	-0.214
Yards	345	383

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	South Alabama	3	5	-2.62	Punt
Q1	James Madison	3	48	+3.89	Pass TD
Q1	South Alabama	2	3	-1.52	Punt
Q1	James Madison	3	5	-2.50	Punt
Q1	South Alabama	5	21	-4.11	Ended
Q1	James Madison	1	44	+3.23	Pass TD
Q1	South Alabama	3	1	-2.76	Punt
Q1	James Madison	8	54	-1.73	Ended
Q1	South Alabama	4	2	-3.70	Punt
Q1	James Madison	5	16	-1.90	Punt
Q2	South Alabama	9	27	-1.10	Punt
Q2	James Madison	8	70	+0.94	Field goal
Q2	South Alabama	1	48	+4.94	Pass TD
Q2	James Madison	3	5	-1.58	Punt
Q2	South Alabama	3	19	-7.92	Touchdown
Q2	South Alabama	3	4	-1.30	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · South Alabama Jaguars · Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.34 EPA)
Q1 · James Madison Dukes · Jordan McCloud pass to Elijah Sarratt for a touchdown (48 yards) (+5.75 EPA)
Q4 · South Alabama Jaguars · Carter Bradley pass to Caullin Lacy for 31 yards (4th & 7) (+5.33 EPA)
Q2 · South Alabama Jaguars · Carter Bradley pass to Jamaal Pritchett for a touchdown (48 yards) (+4.94 EPA)
Q4 · South Alabama Jaguars · Carter Bradley pass to Caullin Lacy for 55 yards (1st & 10) (+4.87 EPA)
Q4 · James Madison Dukes · Jordan McCloud pass to Zach Horton for a touchdown (66 yards) (+4.66 EPA)
Q4 · James Madison Dukes · Jordan McCloud pass intercepted (-3.74 EPA)
Q1 · James Madison Dukes · Jordan McCloud pass to Zach Horton for a touchdown (44 yards) (+3.23 EPA)

Key takeaways

James Madison Dukes controlled the final (31–23) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Jordan McCloud (James Madison) — 231.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: James Madison at -0.132 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 South Alabama Jaguars vs James Madison Dukes?

South Alabama Jaguars 23, James Madison Dukes 31 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won South Alabama Jaguars vs James Madison Dukes?

James Madison Dukes won with a final score of 23–31.

Where can I find the South Alabama Jaguars vs James Madison Dukes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531880.

Who led South Alabama Jaguars vs James Madison Dukes in passing?

Jordan McCloud (James Madison) led passers with 231.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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