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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 17, James Madison Dukes 27: final score and stats

James Madison Dukes beat Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 17 to James Madison Dukes 27, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Flagler Credit Union Stadium, Boca Raton, FL. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for James Madison Dukes vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

College Football · Boca Raton BowlWednesday, December 18, 2024
DateDec 18, 2024
Start time5:30 PM ET
VenueFlagler Credit Union Stadium, Boca Raton, FL
TVESPN
Attendance15,808

Line score

Team1234T
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers0140317
James Madison Dukes70101027

Team comparison

Western Kentucky HilltoppersJames Madison Dukes
Points per game
24.6
38.9
Points allowed per game
32.4
21.7
8-6Record9-4
3rd in CUSAStanding2nd in Sun Belt - East
1-5Home / road record4-1
WLLWWLast 5LWLLW
W1StreakL1

Team stats

Western Kentucky HilltoppersJames Madison Dukes
1st Downs
14
19
5-143rd down efficiency7-16
1-24th down efficiency1-2
Total Yards
318
394
Passing
302
182
25/39Comp/Att17/24
Yards per pass
7.7
7.6
Rushing
16
212
Rushing Attempts
20
46
Yards per rush
0.8
4.6
3-40Penalties4-20
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
3
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
23:28Possession36:32

Box score

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Passing

PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTQBR
Caden Veltkamp25/393027.72076.5
Team25/393027.720--

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Rushing

PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Elijah Young11373.4017
George Hart III263.004
K.D. Hutchinson2-4-2.000
Dalvin Smith1-11-11.000
Caden Veltkamp4-12-3.002
Team20160.8017

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Receiving

PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONG
Dalvin Smith27638.0165
Kisean Johnson9707.8036
Easton Messer36822.7030
Moussa Barry22613.0117
K.D. Hutchinson3268.7011
Elijah Young4215.3013
Michael Mathison2157.5011
Team2530212.1265

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Fumbles

PlayerFUMLOSTREC
Dalvin Smith110
K.D. Hutchinson110
Caden Veltkamp110
Team330

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Defensive

PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HURTD
Keyshawn Swanson11701.5100
Devonte' Mathews9500000
Terreance Ellis8300000
Deante McCray6200000
Xavion Griffin5300.5000
Chandler Matthews5200000
Kent Robinson4401000
Devon Lynch4200100
Team733904200

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers KickReturns

PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Cameron Flowers11010.0100
Team11010.0100

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Kicking

PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Lucas Carneiro1/1100.0312/25
Team1/1100.0312/25

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Punting

PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Cole Maynard520941.80147
Team520941.80147

James Madison Dukes Passing

PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTQBR
William Atkins IV16/231817.91079.5
JC Evans1/111.01068.3
Team17/241827.620--

James Madison Dukes Rushing

PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
George Pettaway141007.1021
JC Evans10646.4127
Wayne Knight11222.006
Jobi Malary5122.405
Taji Hudson11111.0011
William Atkins IV263.003
Yamir Knight111.001
Team2-4-2.000
Team462124.6127

James Madison Dukes Receiving

PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONG
Omarion Dollison68213.7033
Yamir Knight4389.5014
Wayne Knight4256.3017
Taylor Thompson12121.0121
Dylan Williams11515.0015
Kyi Wright111.011
Team1718210.7233

James Madison Dukes Fumbles

PlayerFUMLOSTREC
Jacob Dobbs001
Khairi Manns001
Gannon Weathersby001
Team003

James Madison Dukes Defensive

PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HURTD
Chris Shearin7500.5100
Derrick Barksdale4402000
Terrence Spence4300.5000
Tyler Brown430.51.5000
Khairi Manns4211.5000
Gannon Weathersby420.52.5000
Ray Williams3300000
Eric O'Neill3211010
Team4931311120

James Madison Dukes KickReturns

PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Cameron Ross25025.0360
Team25025.0360

James Madison Dukes PuntReturns

PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Yamir Knight133.030
Team133.030

James Madison Dukes Kicking

PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Noe Ruelas2/450.0283/39
Team2/450.0283/39

James Madison Dukes Punting

PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Ryan Hanson414436.00146
Team414436.00146

Recent form

Nov 14, 2026 · vs Jacksonville State GamecocksW 34-24
Nov 7, 2026 · at Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersL 42-51
Oct 27, 2026 · vs Delaware Blue HensL 21-35
Oct 14, 2026 · at Sam Houston BearkatsW 16-3
Oct 8, 2026 · vs Missouri State BearsW 34-13
Nov 14, 2026 · at UConn HuskiesL 22-46
Nov 5, 2026 · at Southern Miss Golden EaglesW 54-23
Oct 29, 2026 · vs Troy TrojansL 21-24
Oct 22, 2026 · at App State MountaineersL 31-34
Oct 17, 2026 · vs Georgia State PanthersW 49-22

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs James Madison Dukes?

James Madison Dukes won, 27-17, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

What was the final score of Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs James Madison Dukes?

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 17, James Madison Dukes 27.

Where is Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs James Madison Dukes played?

Flagler Credit Union Stadium, Boca Raton, FL.

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