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FINAL
Dec 18, 2024
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers logo
8-6Western Kentucky
17
James Madison Dukes logo
9-4James Madison
27

Game Recap

James Madison secures its first bowl win after topping Western Kentucky 27-17 in the Boca Raton. Backup Billy Atkins threw for 181 yards and a touchdown in his first start since 2022, leading James Madison to the program's first bowl win after topping Western Kentucky 27-17 on Wednesday night in the Boca Raton Bowl..

Box Score

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WKU0140317
JMU70101027

Scoring Summary

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  • James Madison Dukes logo
    Q18:03
    JC Evans 7 Yd Run (Noe Ruelas Kick).
    07
  • Western Kentucky Hilltoppers logo
    Q213:34
    Moussa Barry 17 Yd pass from Caden Veltkamp (Lucas Carneiro Kick).
    77
  • Western Kentucky Hilltoppers logo
    Q20:51
    Dalvin Smith 11 Yd pass from Caden Veltkamp (Lucas Carneiro Kick).
    147
  • James Madison Dukes logo
    Q38:09
    Kyi Wright 1 Yd pass from JC Evans (Noe Ruelas Kick).
    1414
  • James Madison Dukes logo
    Q32:25
    Noe Ruelas 28 Yd Field Goal.
    1417
  • Western Kentucky Hilltoppers logo
    Q414:13
    Lucas Carneiro 31 Yd Field Goal.
    1717
  • James Madison Dukes logo
    Q49:20
    Taylor Thompson 21 Yd pass from Billy Atkins (Noe Ruelas Kick).
    1724
  • James Madison Dukes logo
    Q41:57
    Noe Ruelas 25 Yd Field Goal.
    1727

Game Details

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 · 5:30 PM
FAU Stadium · Boca Raton, FL
attendance: 15,808 (53.5%)
tv: ESPN
spread: JMU -7.5
over/under: 50.5