DraftKings lists James Madison -10.5 for Thursday’s game between the James Madison Dukes and the App State Mountaineers, with the over/under at 56.5. Those James Madison vs App State odds are the starting point for this preview, which also walks through both teams’ records (James Madison 7-0, App State 4-2), season stats, key players and coaches. Kickoff is 7:00 PM ET at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, NC, on ESPNU.
James Madison vs App State Odds, Spread & Kickoff Details
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | James Madison at App State |
| Records | James Madison 7-0, App State 4-2 |
| Spread | James Madison -10.5 (-115), App State +10.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | James Madison -425, App State +330 |
| Total | 56.5 (Over -115, Under -105) |
| Venue | Kidd Brewer Stadium, Boone, NC |
| Date | Thursday, October 22, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 7:00 PM ET |
| TV | ESPNU |
DraftKings James Madison vs App State odds reported by ESPN, as of 5:47 AM ET on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. Numbers can change before kickoff.
James Madison vs App State Odds & Line Movement
The DraftKings spread sets James Madison at -10.5, so App State sits at +10.5. Moneyline prices are James Madison -425 and App State +330, with the over/under at 56.5. Converted to implied probability, James Madison -425 works out to about 81% and App State +330 to about 23%, before removing the sportsbook margin.
Here is how the James Madison vs App State odds have moved since the open. There has been no spread movement yet: DraftKings opened at James Madison -10.5 and is still there. The total opened at 56.5 and has held there. On the moneyline, James Madison has gone from -410 to -425 and App State from +320 to +330. The juice on the spread is -115 for James Madison and -105 for App State; the over is priced at -115 and the under at -105.
James Madison Preview: Record, Leaders & Recent Results
James Madison Season So Far
The James Madison Dukes are 7-0 overall, 4-0 in conference play. In ESPN’s table, James Madison is 1st in the Sun Belt – East standings. The road record stands at 3-0, against 4-0 at home. Most recently, on Oct. 17, James Madison routed Georgia State 49-22 at home. That makes seven straight wins. Across 7 games, James Madison has outscored opponents 300-112 (+188 point differential).
Game-by-game, here is how James Madison’s season has gone (ESPN):
- Sept. 5: W 20-13 vs. Liberty
- Sept. 12: W 87-3 vs. Wagner
- Sept. 19: W 26-13 at San Diego State
- Sept. 26: W 46-20 at Old Dominion
- Oct. 3: W 45-17 vs. Marshall
- Oct. 10: W 27-24 at Georgia Southern
- Oct. 17: W 49-22 vs. Georgia State
The most lopsided result so far was a 87-3 win over Wagner. For anyone tracking the James Madison vs App State odds, those margins show the range of outcomes this team has produced.
James Madison Season Stats
ESPN’s season numbers put James Madison at 42.9 points per game on 461.0 yards (237.3 passing, 223.7 rushing). Opponents are scoring 16.0 points per game against this defense, which allows 350.7 yards per game: 236.4 passing and 114.3 rushing.
The matchup piece: App State allows 21.8 points and 137.8 rushing yards per game, and its offense averages 29.5 points against the James Madison defense that gives up 16.0.
James Madison Key Players
Camden Coleman has thrown for 1,335 yards (109 of 173, 63.0%) with 13 touchdowns and 1 interception. George Pettaway paces the ground game at 7.0 yards per carry (767 yards, 7 touchdowns). Corey Scott is the top target with 22 catches for 333 yards. Nakian Jackson (50 tackles) and Nakian Jackson (2.5 sacks) are the defensive leaders.
- Passing: Camden Coleman (QB), 109/173, 1,335 YDS, 13 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing: George Pettaway (RB), 109 CAR, 767 YDS, 7 TD
- Receiving: Corey Scott (WR), 22 REC, 333 YDS, 4 TD
- Sacks: Nakian Jackson (LB), 2.5
- Tackles: Nakian Jackson (LB), 50
James Madison Coaching Staff
Billy Napier is in his first season as head coach at James Madison. Cam Aiken runs the offense as coordinator. Robert Bala and Josh Linam oversee the defense.
App State Preview: Form, Season Stats & Coaching Staff
App State Season So Far
The App State Mountaineers are 4-2 overall, 1-1 in conference play. ESPN has App State 3rd in the Sun Belt – East standings. Home games have gone 2-1 for App State (2-1 away). Most recently, on Oct. 16, App State slipped past Coastal Carolina 35-32 on the road. The season scoring total is 177-131 in App State’s favor over 6 games, a +46 differential.
Every App State result this season, per ESPN:
- Sept. 5: W 55-3 vs. Maine
- Sept. 12: W 27-24 at East Carolina
- Sept. 19: W 26-21 vs. Charlotte
- Sept. 26: L 31-41 at NC State
- Oct. 10: L 3-10 vs. Old Dominion
- Oct. 16: W 35-32 at Coastal Carolina
The most lopsided result so far was a 55-3 win over Maine. The toughest result was a 41-31 loss at NC State. For anyone tracking the James Madison vs App State odds, those margins show the range of outcomes this team has produced.
App State Season Stats
App State is putting up 29.5 points per game and moving the ball for 421.7 yards a game, with 267.7 coming through the air and 154.0 on the ground. Defensively, the unit allows 21.8 points and 352.3 yards per game, with opponents passing for 214.5 and rushing for 137.8.
The matchup piece: James Madison allows 16.0 points and 114.3 rushing yards per game, and its offense averages 42.9 points against the App State defense that gives up 21.8.
App State Key Players
Malachi Singleton has thrown for 1,429 yards (113 of 169, 66.9%) with 7 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Jaquari Lewis paces the ground game at 4.9 yards per carry (346 yards, 8 touchdowns). The leading receiver is Sam Pickett III, who has 26 receptions and 411 yards. Defensively, Caleb Sandstrom has a team-high 5 sacks, and Colton Phares tops the tackle chart with 38.
- Passing: Malachi Singleton (QB), 113/169, 1,429 YDS, 7 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing: Jaquari Lewis (RB), 70 CAR, 346 YDS, 8 TD
- Receiving: Sam Pickett III (WR), 26 REC, 411 YDS, 4 TD
- Sacks: Caleb Sandstrom (DL), 5
- Tackles: Colton Phares (LB), 38
App State Coaching Staff
Dowell Loggains is in his 2nd season as App State’s head coach (hired for the 2025 season). The offensive coordinator is Mike Anthony. The defensive coordinator is D. J. Smith.
Key Betting Trends: James Madison vs App State Season Stats
Here is the season data that frames the James Madison vs App State odds. All numbers come from ESPN results and team stats through the games played before this one.
- James Madison games have gone over 56.5 combined points 4 times in 7 games this season.
- James Madison games average 58.9 combined points.
- App State games have gone over 56.5 combined points 3 times in 6 games this season.
- App State games average 51.3 combined points.
- James Madison is 3-0 in road games; App State is 2-1 at home.
- Scoring offense: James Madison 42.9 vs. App State 29.5 points per game.
- Scoring defense: James Madison allows 16.0; App State allows 21.8.
- Total offense: James Madison 461.0 vs. App State 421.7 yards per game.
- This is a conference game for both teams.
James Madison vs App State Series History
James Madison and App State met two times in the 2024 and 2025 regular seasons, per ESPN. James Madison won the most recent meeting. Past results are history only; the current James Madison vs App State odds are in the table above.
- Nov. 15, 2025: James Madison 58, App State 10 at Bridgeforth Stadium
- Nov. 23, 2024: App State 34, James Madison 20 at Kidd Brewer Stadium
How to Watch James Madison vs App State: TV, Time & Venue
- Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
- TV: ESPNU
- Venue: Kidd Brewer Stadium, Boone, NC
The game airs on ESPNU, according to ESPN. Check back for refreshed James Madison vs App State odds closer to kickoff, since lines move during the week. Full matchup info is on the ESPN game page.
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Frequently Asked Questions: James Madison vs App State
What are the James Madison vs App State odds?
The current James Madison vs App State odds (DraftKings via ESPN, 5:47 AM ET on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026): spread James Madison -10.5, total 56.5, moneyline James Madison -425 / App State +330.
What time is James Madison vs App State, and what channel is it on?
The game starts at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, October 22, 2026 and airs on ESPNU. The James Madison vs App State odds in this preview were last pulled at 5:47 AM ET.
What stadium hosts James Madison vs App State?
Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, NC is the site; it is the home stadium of the App State Mountaineers.
Who are the head coaches for James Madison and App State?
James Madison is led by Billy Napier; App State is led by Dowell Loggains.