Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at James Madison Dukes
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James Madison defense makes a stand in red zone and Dukes deny Gardner-Webb 13-6
After being shut out in the first half, the Dukes scored on their first two possessions of the third quarter to take a 10-3 lead. Purdy scored on a short run, then Noe Ruelas connected on a 48-yard field goal after an interception by Chauncey Logan gave JMU a short field.
After the teams traded field goals, Gardner-Webb went on a 15-play, 8 1/2-minute drive in the fourth quarter that ended with a turnover on downs. The Runnin' Bulldogs converted twice on fourth down during the drive, but Tyler Riddell threw incomplete on fourth down from the 14-yard line with 2:37 remaining.
A 23-yard run by quarterback Alonza Barnett III helped the Dukes run out the clock.
Barnett completed 14 of 22 passes for 135 yards. George Pettaway had 10 carries for 84 yards for the Dukes (2-0).
Riddell was 17-of-30 passing for 160 yards and was intercepted twice. Edward Saydee had 22 carries for 87 yards for the Runnin' Bulldogs (0-2).
How To Watch
How can I watch Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs. James Madison Dukes?
- TV Channel: Runnin' Bulldogs at Dukes 2021 College Football, week 2, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
 |
FG | 2nd Period 8:51 | Jay Billingsley 44 Yd Field Goal |
 |
TD | 3rd Period 10:30 | Tyler Purdy 1 Yd Run (Noe Ruelas Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 7:14 | Noe Ruelas 48 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 3rd Period 1:35 | Jay Billingsley 30 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 4th Period 11:14 | Noe Ruelas 26 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 GWEB |
 JMU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1st Downs | 15 |
| 2-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-12 |
| 4-6 | 4th down efficiency | 0-2 |
| 269 | Total Yards | 285 |
| 160 | Passing | 135 |
| 17/30 | Comp/Att | 14/22 |
| 5.3 | Yards per pass | 6.1 |
| 109 | Rushing | 150 |
| 35 | Rushing Attempts | 37 |
| 3.1 | Yards per rush | 4.1 |
| 3-25 | Penalties | 6-46 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 33:58 | Possession | 26:02 |
Game Information
Location: Harrisonburg, VA
Attendance: 24,570 · Capacity:
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