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Louisville vs. James Madison: Week 2 College Football Preview

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Louisville vs. James Madison: Week 2 College Football PreviewSource: courier-journal.com
A Week 2 college football matchup features the Louisville Cardinals hosting the James Madison Dukes. Both teams are coming off impressive Week 1 wins and are looking to start the season 2-0. The game takes place on Friday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m. ET at L&N Stadium in Louisville.

Key Insights

Louisville is favored by 15.5 points, with an over/under of 55 points.

Louisville defeated Eastern Kentucky 51-17 in their opening game, while James Madison beat Weber State 45-10.

Key Louisville players to watch include quarterback Miller Moss and running back Isaac Brown.

James Madison’s quarterback Alonza Barnett III and running back George Pettaway are crucial to their offense.

Expert Mike Tierney is leaning towards the Under on the point total and has a strong record on picks involving Louisville and James Madison.

In-Depth Analysis

The Louisville Cardinals face a tough test against the James Madison Dukes. Louisville’s offense, led by senior transfer quarterback Miller Moss and sophomore running back Isaac Brown, looks to build on its strong performance in Week 1. Moss, who previously played at USC, had 223 passing yards and one touchdown against Eastern Kentucky. Brown added 126 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

James Madison will rely on quarterback Alonza Barnett III and running back George Pettaway. Barnett had 130 passing yards and a rushing touchdown against Weber State, while Pettaway rushed for 99 yards. JMU has a track record of upsetting ACC teams, so Louisville needs to be prepared.

Louisville’s defense needs to contain Barnett’s running ability, an area where they struggled last season. The Cardinals’ pass rush, led by Clev Lubin and AJ Green, will also be key to disrupting JMU’s offense.

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FAQs

Q: What channel is the Louisville vs. James Madison game on?

The game is broadcast on ESPN2.

Q: Where can I stream the game?

Streaming options include FuboTV [Fubo?ref=yanuki.com] (free trial).

Q: What time does the game start?

The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 5.

Q: Who are the key players to watch?

For Louisville, watch Miller Moss and Isaac Brown. For James Madison, watch Alonza Barnett III and George Pettaway.

Key Takeaways

Louisville needs to maintain consistent quarterback play and improve ball placement from Miller Moss.

Isaac Brown has the potential to become a nationally recognized running back with another strong performance.

Louisville’s defense must contain James Madison’s quarterback run game.

James Madison has the potential to upset Louisville, so the Cardinals need to be sharp on both sides of the ball.

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