New York Post
James Madison vs. Appalachian State prediction, odds, best bet: Lay the points in this Sun Belt Clash
xCruzo Brief
James Madison is rolling through the Sun Belt in 2026 and will try to keep that momentum going Thursday night against Appalachian State at Kidd Brewer Stadium. The Dukes are 7-0 overall and 4-0 in conference play, posting a 6-1 record against the spread. After Bob Chesney left for UCLA, James Madison hired Billy Napier, who was recently fired by Florida after a 22-23 run over four years. In this matchup, JMU is a 10.5-point favorite. The game plan centers on rushing—5.3 yards per carry, 212.5 rushing yards per game, and nearly 57% of snaps on the ground—taking pressure off QB Camden Coleman.
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