09-22-2010 12:16 AM

James Madison coach Mickey Matthews said Monday his team’s 21-16 victory over Virginia Tech 10 days ago left the Dukes battered and bruised, adding it’s a good thing they had this past weekend off.

Even with the open date, Matthews said his No. 3-ranked team still may be without three defensive linemen and two offensive linemen when JMU hosts No. 21 Liberty on Saturday.

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