The James Madison Dukes (2-1) and the Georgia Southern Eagles (2-2) play on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field in a battle of Sun Belt opponents.

The Eagles are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +15.5) against the Dukes (with an over/under of 54.5 points).

Read on for our preview for this this contest between the Dukes and the Eagles, and find all of our betting picks here, too!

James Madison vs. Georgia Southern betting lines

• Spread favorite: Dukes (-15.5)
• Moneyline: Dukes (-709), Eagles (+494)
• Total: 54.5 points

James Madison vs. Georgia Southern betting info and stats

James Madison, in three games with a spread so far this season, is 3-0-0 against the spread. In one game played when favored by at least 15.5 points, James Madison covered the spread. James Madison won both of the games it has played as the moneyline favorite this season. Georgia Southern has a pair of wins against the spread so far this season (2-2-0). Georgia Southern has not covered the spread in games it was an underdog by at least 15.5 points (0-1). Georgia Southern has played as an underdog on the moneyline in one game this season, and failed to pick up the victory.

James Madison vs. Georgia Southern key players

James Madison Dukes

• Alonza Barnett III has thrown for 445 yards (148.3 ypg) to lead James Madison, completing 63.9% of his passes and tossing three touchdown passes compared to one interception this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 52 rushing yards on 17 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
• Wayne Knight has carried the ball 29 times for a team-high 190 yards (63.3 per game) with two scores. He has also caught nine passes for 70 yards.
• George Pettaway has carried the ball 19 times for 132 yards (44.0 per game).
• Landon Ellis has hauled in eight catches for 115 yards (38.3 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone two times as a receiver.
• Nick DeGennaro has caught six passes for 71 yards (23.7 yards per game) this year.
• Aiden Gobaira has racked up 2.0 sacks to pace the team, while also recording 3.0 TFL and four tackles.
• James Madison’s top-tackler, Trent Hendrick, has eight tackles and 2.0 TFL this year.
• Tyler Brown has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has five tackles and one pass defended to his name.

Georgia Southern Eagles

• JC French leads Georgia Southern with 781 yards on 71-of-118 passing with six touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 88 rushing yards (22.0 ypg) on 26 carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
• OJ Arnold has rushed for 299 yards on 46 carries so far this year while scoring three times on the ground.
• David Mbadinga has racked up 121 yards (on 30 attempts).
• Camden Brown’s 281 receiving yards (70.3 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 15 receptions on 27 targets with five touchdowns.
• Dalen Cobb has 19 receptions (on 36 targets) for a total of 203 yards (50.8 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
• Marcus Sanders Jr.’s 12 receptions (on 16 targets) have netted him 152 yards (38.0 ypg).
• MJ Stroud has 2.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has 5.0 TFL and nine tackles.
• Brandon Tyson, Georgia Southern’s top tackler, has 22 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one interception this year.
• Ayden Jackson leads the team with one interception, while also putting up 17 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended.