Quick answer
James Madison Dukes defeated Marshall Thundering Herd 20–9 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: James Madison Dukes 20, Marshall Thundering Herd 9.
Game summary
James Madison Dukes beat Marshall Thundering Herd 20–9 in Week 8 of the 2023 season.
- Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 6 plays.
- Passing leader: Jordan McCloud (James Madison) — 264.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.21 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Ethan Payne — 62.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Elijah Sarratt — 6 rec, 70.0 yds.
- EPA edge: James Madison (-0.081/play) vs Marshall (-0.451/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 James Madison Dukes | 0 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 20 |
 Marshall Thundering Herd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
JMUJames Madison DukesField goal good from 27 yards
Safety
Field goal good from 38 yards
Jordan McCloud rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Jordan McCloud pass to Reggie Brown for a touchdown (28 yards)
Kickoff
MRSHMarshall Thundering HerdFantasyHQ CFB Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- James Madison
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 10
- Score
- 3-0
Field goal good from 27 yards
- James Madison
Q3Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- Own EZ
- Score
- 5-0
Safety
- James Madison
Q3FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 21
- Score
- 8-0
Field goal good from 38 yards
- James Madison
Q3TD JMJordan McCloudPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 14-0
Jordan McCloud rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
- James Madison
Q4TD RBReggie BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 20-0
Jordan McCloud pass to Reggie Brown for a touchdown (28 yards)
- Marshall
Q4TD Points+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 20-6
Kickoff
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Jordan McCloud (James Madison) — 264.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +6.53 EPA
- Billy Atkins (James Madison) — 9.0 yds · -0.58 EPA/play -1.73 EPA
- Cam Fancher (Marshall) — 113.0 yds · -0.41 EPA/play -15.38 EPA
Rushing
- Ethan Payne (Marshall) — 62.0 yds -0.34 EPA
- Kaelon Black (James Madison) — 35.0 yds -0.43 EPA
- Ty Son Lawton (James Madison) — 35.0 yds -0.30 EPA
Receiving
- Elijah Sarratt (James Madison) — 6 rec · 70.0 yds +0.74 EPA
- Reggie Brown (James Madison) — 6 rec · 126.0 yds +1.63 EPA
- Phoenix Sproles (James Madison) — 6 rec · 55.0 yds +0.38 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan McCloud | James Madison | 31 | 64.5% | 264 | 1 | +0.21 | +6.53 |
| Billy Atkins | James Madison | 3 | 33.3% | 9 | 0 | -0.58 | -1.73 |
| Cam Fancher | Marshall | 38 | 44.7% | 113 | 0 | -0.41 | -15.38 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | James Madison | Marshall |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 68 | 62 |
| EPA / play | -0.081 | -0.451 |
| Total EPA | -5.48 | -27.99 |
| Success rate | 44.1% | 19.4% |
| Pass EPA / play | +0.141 | -0.405 |
| Rush EPA / play | -0.302 | -0.525 |
| Yards | 412 | 169 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | James Madison | 6 | 33 | -0.63 | Punt |
| Q1 | Marshall | 3 | 8 | -0.97 | Punt |
| Q1 | James Madison | 6 | 65 | +4.32 | Ended |
| Q1 | Marshall | 3 | 0 | -2.19 | Ended |
| Q1 | James Madison | 1 | 0 | -3.41 | Interception |
| Q1 | James Madison | 3 | 3 | -3.15 | Punt |
| Q1 | Marshall | 9 | 46 | +0.94 | Punt |
| Q1 | James Madison | 6 | 65 | +1.14 | Field goal |
| Q2 | Marshall | 3 | 0 | -2.55 | Punt |
| Q2 | James Madison | 6 | 16 | -1.94 | Punt |
| Q2 | Marshall | 8 | 32 | -0.15 | Punt |
| Q2 | James Madison | 4 | 20 | -0.48 | Punt |
| Q2 | Marshall | 5 | 6 | -0.51 | Ended |
| Q3 | Marshall | 6 | 22 | -1.68 | Punt |
| Q3 | James Madison | 1 | 1 | -0.69 | Safety |
| Q3 | Marshall | 4 | 38 | -1.24 | Interception |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Kickoff (+6.42 EPA)
- Q4 · James Madison Dukes · Rush (1st & 2) (-5.56 EPA)
- Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Fumble (-5.45 EPA)
- Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Cam Fancher sacked for a loss of 8 yards (4th & 7) (-5.34 EPA)
- Q3 · James Madison Dukes · Jordan McCloud pass to Reggie Brown for 53 yards (1st & 10) (+3.97 EPA)
- Q4 · James Madison Dukes · Jordan McCloud pass to Reggie Brown for a touchdown (28 yards) (+3.97 EPA)
- Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Cam Fancher pass to DeMarcus Harris for 36 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.82 EPA)
- Q1 · James Madison Dukes · Jordan McCloud pass intercepted (-3.41 EPA)
Key takeaways
- James Madison Dukes controlled the final (20–9) in Week 8.
- Passing edge: Jordan McCloud (James Madison) — 264.0 yds, 1 TD.
- EPA edge: James Madison at -0.081 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 Marshall Thundering Herd?
James Madison Dukes 20, Marshall Thundering Herd 9 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.
Who won James Madison Dukes vs Marshall Thundering Herd?
James Madison Dukes won with a final score of 20–9.
Where can I find the James Madison Dukes vs Marshall Thundering Herd box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531893.
Who led James Madison Dukes vs Marshall Thundering Herd in passing?
Jordan McCloud (James Madison) led passers with 264.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for James Madison Dukes at Marshall Thundering Herd in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
James Madison Dukes
Entered 6-1 Now 7-1 W
Marshall Thundering Herd
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L
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