With the two teams running the same offense with comparable talent it has stayed close. Its 19-14 as Appalachian St. has missed to PAT attempts. One was blocked by Scotty McGee the other was wide left from 36 yards out. A facemask penalty pushed that one back 15 yards.
The turnover margin is already played a key role. ASU's Kevin Richardson fumbled on the first possession and the Dukes scored on the ensuing drive with a 10 yard run by Griff Yancey. But JMU's Mike Caussin fumbled after a big hit following a catch across the middle. ASU's Jacque Roman returned the fumble to the JMU 2 yard line, setting up Armanti Edwards four-yard TD run.
Madison answered with 3:11 possession capped by a five yard run by Rodney Landers who looks healthy. ASU then tacked on two more scores with 1 yard runs by Richardson and Edwards.
Yancey has 71 yards rushing, Landers 70. Edwards has 116 yards rushing including a 41 yard run in the second quarter. Richardson has 44.
The Dukes will receive to start the second half and will need to fill the void of injured linebacker Justin Barnes. Whoever takes care of the ball and gets defensive stops will likely come out on top. Check back in two hours.
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