How to watch James Madison vs. Air Force: Armed Forces Bowl channel, time

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James Madison quarterback Jordan McCloud catches a snap against Coastal Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Conway, S.C., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.Nell Redmond | The Associated Press

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The Air Force Falcons and James Madison Dukes will clash at the 2023 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas on Saturday, December 23 (12/23/2023) at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Air Force vs. James Madison will air on ABC, and can be streamed live on fuboTV (free trial), ESPN+ and other live TV services.

Stream the 2023 Armed Forces Bowl on fuboTV (free trial).

James Madison is an FCS Team that has had an incredible season so far, going 11-1 overall and 7-1 in the SBC East. The Dukes are transitioning from the FCS, and became bowl eligible because there weren’t enough six-win teams this season. In their last game, the Dukes beat Coastal Carolina 56-14, with Jordan McCloud throwing for 324 yards and five touchdowns.

Despite a strong 8-0 start to the season, Air Force collapsed in the final stretch, losing its last four games in a row culminating in a 27-19 loss to Boise State. But the run-happy Air Force still boasts the second highest rushing yards per game, at 275.8, and is 10th nationally in rushing defense. They have four players who have rushed at least 431 yards a piece this season.

This will mark the first meeting between these teams, and the seventh Air Force appearance at the Armed Forces Bowl — the most for any team. Here’s how to watch the game.

What: Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl

Who: Air Force Falcons vs. James Madison Dukes

When: Saturday, December 23

Where: Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, Texas

Time: 3:30 p.m. ET

TV: ABC

Channel finder: Verizon Fios, Xfinity, Spectrum, Optimum/Altice, Cox, DirecTV

Live stream: fuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial), ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV

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Cable customers can login on ABC.com or associated apps with their cable credentials to stream the game for free.

Can I bet on the game?

Yes, you can bet on the game from your phone in New York State, and we’ve compiled some of the best introductory offers to help navigate your first bets from BetMGM, FanDuel, DraftKings, Bet365 and more.

JMU is -135 to win, according to DraftKings.

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