Appalachian State vs. JMU, Picks and Prediction, Saturday, November 11, 2025
Use Code WWWC Appalachian State (4-5, 1-4 Sun Belt) will be trying to pull off an upset when they visit Bridgeforth Stadium on Saturday afternoon to face #24 James Madison (8-1, 6-0 Sun Belt) at 3:30 PM. Et. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Mountaineers vs. Dukes prediction. If you are struggling to pick winners, you've come to the right place. We have the strongest College Football Picks
The Mountaineers are coming off a 25-23 loss to Georgia Southern as 4.5-point favorites. The Dukes are coming off a 35-23 win over Marshall as 13.5-point favorites.
Appalachian State is 2-1 in three games against James Madison. The Mountaineers won last season’s meeting, 34-20.
App State Trying To Snap Three-Game Losing Streak
The Mountaineers followed up their two-game winning streak with losses to Coastal Carolina, Old Dominion, and Georgia Southern. They will try to put an end to the streak and get back to .500 with a win on Saturday.
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App State averages 26.6 points per game, which is 76th in the nation., They throw for 288.2 yards and rush for 127.4 yards per game.
AJ Swann has completed 63 percent of his passes for 1,431 yards, 10 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. Rashod Dubinion leads the team with 150 carries for 796 yards and four touchdowns, while Jaden Barnes leads the team with 54 catches for 605 yards and seven touchdowns.
Appalachian State is giving up 27.3 points per game, which is 89th in the nation. They’re giving up 278.6 passing yards and 131.8 rushing yards per game.
Injuries: WR-Chris Lawson Jr. (Undisclosed), TE-Jared Gibble (Undisclosed), WR-Bryce Gee (Undisclosed), TE-Izayah Cummings (Undisclosed), RB-Jaylon Calhoun (Undisclosed), and WR-Doopah Coleman (Undisclosed) are questionable for this game.
James Madison Going For Eighth Consecutive Win
The Dukes are off to one of the best starts in school history, and come into this game on a seven-game winning streak. They currently lead the Sun Belt East, with a one-game lead over Coastal Carolina, and will try to increase their lead and keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive with a win on Saturday.
JMU averages 34.8 points per game, which is 23rd in the nation. They throw for 206 yards and rush for 232.4 yards per game.
Alonza Barnett III has completed 61 percent of his passes for 1,786 yards, 16 touchdowns, and four interceptions. He also has 396 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. Wayne Knight leads the team with 120 carries for 746 yards and six touchdowns, while Landon Ellis leads the team with 30 catches for 486 yards and five touchdowns.
James Madison is giving up 16.9 points per game, which is 12th in the nation. They’re giving up 181.4 passing yards and 103.9 rushing yards per game.
Injuries: RB-Ayo Adeyi Undisclosed) is questionable for this game.
App State vs. JMU Picks
Point Spread Pick for App State vs. JMU
- James Madison Dukes -21 (4 Units)
The Dukes have won seven straight games, while the Mountaineers have lost five of their last seven games. James Madison has the edge here because they have one of the best offenses in the country, with a ground game that accounts for over 230 yards per game. The Mountaineers have one of the worst pass defenses in the country, so expect the Dukes to have their way through the air.
The Mountaineers will have a hard time keeping up with the Dukes because they’re one-dimensional offensively, with a good passing game and a ground game that is one of the worst in the country. The Dukes have one of the best defenses in the country, and a secondary that is giving up less than 200 yards per game, so expect them to keep Appalachian State’s offense in check. Take JMU to cover the spread.
Over/Under Pick for Appalachian State vs. James Madison
- Under 52.5 (4 Units)
The Mountaineers played under the total in their last two games, while the Dukes played under the total in five of their last eight games. Appalachian State averages 26.6 points per game. They throw the ball 59 percent of the time with the 16th-ranked passing game in the country, and they’re facing a team that is 15th against the pass and is giving up 16.9 points per game. The Dukes average 34.8 points per game. They run the ball 61 percent of the time with the eighth-ranked ground game in the country, and they’re facing a team that is 39th against the run and is giving up 27.3 points per game. Don’t expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total. The Dukes and Mountaineers played under the total in two of their three meetings.
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