I have a healthy respect for James Madison’s program—it’s kind of hard not to, given what the Dukes have done over the last two seasons. They have multiple players who could end up earning either all-conference or FCS All-American honors this season. They have 10 players who began their careers at FBS schools.
But I don’t think there’s any question that they are more flawed this season than they were last year. Which doesn’t mean they won’t be very good—they will—but their limitations I think will make it really tough for them to get out of Raleigh with a win on Saturday.