- JMU is a very run-heavy team and will go up against one of the worst rushing defenses in the nation. So before we even get into the transfer portal news the Dukes already have an elite matchup.

- Western Kentucky appears they will be without 3-4 starters on defense because of the transfer portal. Their QB Caden Veltcamp also entered the portal, but he appears to be playing in the game. How that is viewed by players always varies. They will also be without 1, if not 2 starters on the offensive line.