What to know before James Madison plays the Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl

Lawrence Dow
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James Madison will play in its first bowl game since moving to the FBS and will play the Air Force Academy on Dec. 23.

Here’s everything fans need to know before the Armed Forces Bowl makes its way to Amon G. Carter Stadium.

No. 24 JAMES MADISON (11-1) vs. AIR FORCE (8-4)

Dec. 23, 2:30 p.m., ABC

Location: Fort Worth

Player to know: James Madison: Sunbelt Player of the Year Jordan McCloud, 3,400 passing yards, 32 touchdowns, nine interceptions, 311 rushing yards, eight rushing touchdowns; Air Force: All-Mountain West first-team PJ Ramsey, 7.5 sacks, 35 tackles, 11.5 tackles for a loss

It’s a fact: James Madison: The Dukes are in their second season in the FBS after leaving the FCS. The team was ineligible for postseason play due to the transfer, but was rewarded a bowl game because of an insufficient amount of bowl-qualifying teams.

Air Force: The Falcons hope to snap a four-game losing streak and win their second Armed Forces Bowl in a row.

Last time: This will be the first-ever matchup between JMU and Air Force

Bowl history: James Madison: This will be the first bowl game in school history; Air Force: Seventh appearance in the Armed Forces Bowl, 30th bowl game in school history.