After an ugly performance against ULM (4-1, 2-0 SBC), JMU football has no time to mope around and wallow in its defeat. The Dukes (4-1, 0-1 SBC) host Coastal Carolina (4-1, 1-0 SBC) on Thursday night. Want to win the Sun Belt East? Winning this game will go a long way for both JMU and Coastal Carolina, while a loss could be costly in the divisional race. It’s a massive game.

What Channel is JMU-Coastal Carolina on?

TV channel: ESPN2

Another week of national TV for the Dukes. It’ll also be one of the best announcing duos the Dukes will have all season.

Matt Barrie will handle play-by-play duties, while Dan Mullen will be the analyst. Harry Lyles Jr. will be the sideline analyst. It’s a fantastic booth for Thursday’s prime-time showdown.

Radio Details

The game can be found on the radio at WSVA 550 AM or 92.1 FM. The radio broadcast is also available online at WSVAonline.com or via The Varsity Network app.
Dave Riggert will work as the play-by-play voice, with former JMU punter Harry O’Kelly as the analyst again this week.

JMU vs. Coastal Carolina Start Time

Date: Oct. 10
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

It’ll be a white out in Bridgeforth Stadium, and the crowd is expected to be a full 25,000. The high temperature Thursday is 66 degrees, and the low is 34. It could be quite chilly by the time the game ends. This should be one of the best atmospheres of the season, though. The weather is clear, and the fans attending a Thursday game are sure to go wild. Expect a rowdy student section.

Betting Odds

JMU is a significant betting favorite over the Chanticleers. The Dukes have been favored in every game against Group of Five competition this season.

The spread: JMU -9.5 on FanDuel
The total: 60.5
The moneyline: JMU -360, Coastal Carolina +280

The Dukes are 3-2 against the spread this season.

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