Kickoff: 8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT)
Venue: UFCU Stadium, San Marcos, Texas
Broadcast: ESPN2
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Clear skies, mild evening
Temperature: ~72°F at kickoff
Wind: Light, 5–8 mph
Impact: Ideal football weather; no weather-related concerns
Injury Report
James Madison: No major injuries reported; full roster available.
Texas State: No significant absences reported, though depth has been tested in recent weeks.
Key Player Matchups
QB Alonza Barnett III (JMU) – 1,252 passing yards, 9 TD, 2 INT; also 266 rushing yards and 9 rushing TDs. Dual-threat ability makes him the centerpiece of the Dukes’ offense.
RB Wayne Knight (JMU) – 611 rushing yards, 5 TD; averaging 6.6 yards per carry.
WR Landon Ellis (JMU) – 25 receptions, 400 yards, 5 TD.
QB Brad Jackson (TXST) – 1,786 passing yards, 9 TD, 2 INT; also 384 rushing yards and 8 rushing TDs. A true dual-threat weapon.
RB Lincoln Pare (TXST) – 608 rushing yards, 9 TD; consistent red-zone threat.
WR Beau Sparks (TXST) – 47 receptions, 674 yards, 6 TD; averaging 96.3 yards per game.
Team Recent Form
James Madison Dukes: Riding a five-game win streak, including a 63-27 demolition of Old Dominion. Their only loss came to Louisville in Week 2.
Texas State Bobcats: On a three-game losing streak, most recently a heartbreaking 40-37 2OT loss to Marshall.
Series History
Only one prior meeting: JMU defeated Texas State 40-13 on Oct. 1, 2022 in Harrisonburg, VA.
Betting Trends
James Madison: 5-2 ATS this season; 4-2 ATS as a favorite.
Texas State: 2-5 ATS this season; 0-5 ATS in last five games.
Totals: JMU games have gone under in 4 of 7; Texas State games have gone over in 5 of 7.
Historical Betting Results
JMU has covered in 71% of games as a favorite since joining the Sun Belt.
Texas State has struggled ATS historically, especially as an underdog of more than a field goal.
Game Odds
James Madison Dukes – 6.5
Texas State Bobcats 57.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, October 27, 2025
