Troy, James Madison Set for Championship Rematch

James Madison hosts Troy on Thursday in a rematch of last season’s Sun Belt title game, with the 7-1 Dukes favored by 19.5 points over the 3-4 Trojans. JMU averages 41.4 points per game and has a strong run defense, but it is coming off its first loss and will be without leading rusher George Pettaway. Troy relies on its ground game, while quarterback Goose Crowder’s injury and an inconsistent passing attack have contributed to the team’s recent struggles. A related prediction market concerns the combined points scored in the third quarter; only points in that quarter count toward settlement.