Venue & Event Details
Location: Bridgeforth Stadium, Harrisonburg, VA
Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast
Temperature: Mid-40s at kickoff
Conditions: Clear skies, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Cool but favorable conditions; passing and rushing unaffected
Injury Report
Washington State Cougars:
QB Zevi Eckhaus (healthy, 1,392 yards, 10 TDs, 8 INTs, 64.2% completion)
RB Kirby Vorhees (healthy, 473 yards, 4 TDs)
WR Joshua Meredith (healthy, 586 yards, 3 TDs)
James Madison Dukes:
QB Alonza Barnett III (healthy, 2,089 yards, 16 TDs, 8.1 YPA)
RB Wayne Knight (healthy, 840 yards, 7 TDs, 6.2 YPC)
WR Cade Harris (healthy, 563 yards, 2 TDs)
Key Player Matchups
Zevi Eckhaus (WSU QB) vs JMU Secondary: Eckhaus’ accuracy will be tested against a defense that thrives on speed and physicality.
Wayne Knight (JMU RB) vs WSU Front Seven: Knight’s 6.2 YPC against a Cougars defense that has allowed big plays on the ground.
Joshua Meredith (WSU WR) vs JMU CBs: Meredith’s possession skills against a secondary that has limited explosive plays.
Alonza Barnett III (JMU QB) vs WSU Linebackers: Barnett’s dual-threat ability (396 rushing yards, 12 rushing TDs) against a defense that has struggled with mobile quarterbacks.
Recent Team Forms
Washington State: Won 2 of last 3, including 28 points vs Toledo and Louisiana Tech; inconsistent offense but competitive defense.
James Madison: Scored 35+ points in 4 straight games; balanced offense rolling through opponents.
Series History
All-time: First-ever meeting between Washington State and James Madison.
Betting Trends:
WSU is 6–4 ATS in last 10 games, with 6 straight unders.
JMU is 9–1 SU, 7–3 ATS, with 4 straight overs.
Historical Betting Results
WSU has struggled offensively, hitting unders in 7 of last 10 games.
JMU has covered in 7 of last 10, riding an 8-game win streak.
Prediction: James Madison 34 – Washington State 17
Game Odds
Washington State Cougars 44.5
James Madison Dukes – 14.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 21, 2025
