James Madison vs Appalachian State Prediction Football Picks Today 11/15/25

In this article we will formulate a James Madison vs Appalachian State prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 15th at Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 12 matchup. 

James Madison Dukes Betting Preview

The James Madison Dukes are 8-1 (6-0) this year after they defeated Marshall by a score of 35-23 last week. James Madison led 21-12 at halftime, but they needed a touchdown with about two minutes left to seal the victory. The Dukes were out gained by a total of 414-409, went 5-12 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Alonza Barnett III went 14-24 for 270 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Wayne Knight rushed 14 times for 87 yards and one score. Jaylan Sanchez led the receivers with three catches for 86 yards and one touchdown in the win. The JMU defense recorded one sack and five tackles for loss in the game. 

Prior to that game, James Madison defeated Texas State by a score of 52-20 and Old Dominion by a score of 63-27. The Dukes have won seven games in a row and they are currently first in the Sun Belt East standings. James Madison has scored 34.8 points per game with 206.0 passing yards and 232.4 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 16.9 points against per game this season. Alonza Barnett III has thrown for 1,786 yards, 16 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Wayne Knight has rushed for 746 yards and six scores on 120 carries this year. 

Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Preview

The Appalachian State Mountaineers are 4-5 (1-4) this season after they lost to Georgia Southern by a score of 25-23 in their last game. Appalachian State trailed 19-3 at halftime, but they cut the deficit to 25-23 with about two minutes left, before falling short for the loss. The Mountaineers were out gained by a total of 494-425, went 4-14 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a margin of 1-0 in the game. AJ Swann went 34-51 for 348 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Jaquari Lewis rushed six times for 50 yards and one score. Jaden Barnes led the receivers with 13 catches for 160 yards and one touchdown in the loss. The App State defense recorded two sacks and six tackles for loss in the game. 

Prior to that game, Appalachian State lost to Old Dominion by a score of 24-21 and Coastal Carolina by a score of 45-37. The Mountaineers have lost three games in a row and they are currently sixth in the Sun Belt East standings. Appalachian State has scored 26.6 points per game with 288.2 passing yards and 127.4 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 27.3 points against per game this season. AJ Swann has thrown for 1,431 yards, 10 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, while Rashod Dubinion has rushed 150 times for 796 yards and four scores this season. 

Why the James Madison Dukes will win

• The favorite has won each of James Madison’s last 10 games.
• Appalachian State has lost seven of its last eight road games against conference opponents.
• Appalachian State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as a road underdog.
• James Madison has covered the spread in four of its last five games in Virginia.
• Appalachian State has lost the first half in seven of its last eight road games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Appalachian State’s last six games against teams from Virginia have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Four of James Madison’s last five games against teams from North Carolina have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• James Madison ranks 1st among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (1.9).
• James Madison has averaged 50.0 points over its last three games – most in the FBS over that span.
• Appalachian State ranks 129th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (271.8).
• Appalachian State ranks 13th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (73.5).

James Madison vs Appalachian State Prediction 

James Madison comes into this matchup undefeated in conference play and they are making their case to make the CFP. The Dukes have been dominant this season and they have scored at least 35 points in three straight games. Appalachian State has lost three games in a row, but their last two have been by a combined five points. The Mountaineers have some decent talent, but they haven’t had much luck in one score games. I think James Madison will continue to roll in this game, as their offense should rack up 35+ points once again. Take the Dukes to cover. 

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