The James Madison Dukes (0-0) square off against an FCS opponent, the Weber State Wildcats (0-0), on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field.

The Wildcats are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +27.5) against the Dukes (with an over/under of 54.5 points).

Below you’ll find our betting primer for this this matchup between the Dukes and the Wildcats, and uncover all of our predictions here, too!

James Madison vs. Weber State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Dukes (-27.5)
• Moneyline: Dukes (-6667), Wildcats (+1813)
• Total: 54.5 points

James Madison vs. Weber State betting info and stats

• James Madison beat the spread seven times in 13 games last season.
• James Madison went winless ATS (0-1) when playing as at least 27.5-point favorites last year.
• There were four James Madison games (out of 13) that went over the total last year.
• Weber State had five wins in 12 games against the spread last year.
• Weber State was winless ATS (0-1) when playing as at least 27.5-point underdogs last year.
• Out of 12 Weber State games last year, four hit the over.

James Madison vs. Weber State key players

James Madison Dukes

• Alonza Barnett III had an impressive passing stat line last year with 2,596 yards (216.3 yards per game), going 212-for-354 (59.9% completion percentage), 26 touchdowns and four interceptions. He was impressive in the running game as well, with 459 rushing yards on 135 carries, seven rushing TDs, and averaging 38.3 yards per game.
• Last season George Pettaway took 163 carries for 976 yards (75.1 per game) and scored five touchdowns. When it comes to receiving, he also caught 24 passes for 197 yards (16.4 per game) and put up two TDs.
• In the previous year, Omarion Dollison grabbed 37 passes (on 63 targets) for 633 yards (48.7 per game). He also found the end zone six times.
• Yamir Knight also impressed receiving last season. He collected 52 receptions for 605 yards and four touchdowns. He was targeted 65 times.
• Taylor Thompson reeled in 33 passes on 51 targets for 448 yards and six touchdowns, compiling 34.5 receiving yards per game.
• Eric O’Neill’s hard work last season produced a stat line of 13.5 sacks, 13.0 TFL, 37 tackles, and one interception.
• Jacob Dobbs was a wrecking ball on the field, collecting 69 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and three sacks last year.
• Last season Terrence Spence had a huge stat line of five interceptions, 26 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and seven passes defended.

Weber State Wildcats

• Richie Munoz threw for 2,568 yards and 24 touchdowns last season. He also chipped in with his legs, tallying three touchdowns while racking up 199 yards.
• Damon Bankston racked up six rushing touchdowns on 100.4 yards per game last season.
• Davion Godley ran for four touchdowns on 630 yards a year ago.
• Jacob Sharp averaged 70.8 yards on 4.7 receptions per game and compiled 10 receiving touchdowns in 2024.
• Marcus Chretien caught 35 passes last season on his way to 320 yards and one receiving touchdown.
• Jayleen Record worked his way to five receiving touchdowns and 312 receiving yards (28.4 ypg) last season.
• Kemari Bailey proved to be a menacing defender last year, recording 9.0 sacks, 2.0 TFL and six tackles.
• Last year Frankie Edwards intercepted one pass to go along with 2.0 TFL and six tackles.