Nov 22, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Coastal Carolina Chanticleers quarterback Tad Hudson (12) passes against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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James Madison vs Coastal Carolina Prediction 11/29/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

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MATCHUP James Madison Dukes Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Team Records 10-1 6-5
Spread -21.5 -110 +21.5 -110
Moneyline -2100 +1100
Total Over 53.5 (-112) Under 53.5 (-108)
Where Brooks Stadium (SC), Conway, SC
When Saturday, November 29, 2025
Time 03:45 PM EST
TV ESPNU

The James Madison Dukes and Coastal Carolina Chanticleers meet Saturday in college football action at Brooks Stadium. Here’s a James Madison vs Coastal Carolina Prediction. This article will include a James Madison vs Coastal Carolina Pick.

James Madison Dukes Betting Preview


The James Madison Dukes beat App State and Washington State. The James Madison Dukes have won 9 straight games. Alonza Barnett III is completing 60.9 percent of his passes for 2,233 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Landon Ellis and Wayne Knight have combined for 900 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Nick DeGennaro has 18 receptions.

The James Madison Dukes ground game is averaging 249.1 yards per contest, and Wayne Knight leads the way with 966 yards and 8 touchdowns. Defensively, James Madison is allowing 18.2 points and 287.2 yards per game. Trent Hendrick leads the James Madison Dukes with 86 tackles, Aiden Gobaira has 4 sacks and Justin Eaglin has 4 interceptions.

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Preview


The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers lost to Georgia Southern and South Carolina. Coastal Carolina has won 5 of its last 8 games. Tad Hudson is completing 58.7 percent of his passes for 794 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Cameron Wright and Robby Washington have combined for 460 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Bryson Graves has 26 receptions.

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers ground game is averaging 179.6 yards per contest, and Ja’Vin Simpkins leads the way with 562 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Coastal Carolina is allowing 31.6 points and 450.5 yards per game. Xamarion Gordon leads the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers with 66 tackles, Zeke Campbell has 5.5 sacks and Myles Woods has 2 interceptions.

Why the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers will win

  • Coastal Carolina has won three of its last four November games as a home underdog.
  • The home team has covered the spread in six of Coastal Carolina’s last seven games.
  • James Madison has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five November games as a favorite.

Why the James Madison Dukes will win

  • James Madison has won each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked teams.
  • Coastal Carolina has lost each of its last three games against AP-ranked teams.
  • Coastal Carolina has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games against teams from Virginia.
  • The favorite has covered the spread in each of Coastal Carolina’s last three games.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Coastal Carolina’s last four games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Four of James Madison’s last five games have gone OVER the total points line.

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Player Prop Facts

  • Heading into Week 14, Samari Collier ranks 36th amongst qualified players for Yards Per Carry (6.1) this season.

James Madison Dukes Player Prop Facts

  • Heading into Week 14, Wayne Knight is one of only 18 players in the FBS to record 250 rushing yards and 250 receiving yards this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Coastal Carolina ranks 131st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (9.6).
  • Coastal Carolina ranks T131st among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (19.6).
  • James Madison ranks 4th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (5.4).
  • James Madison ranks T4th among FBS teams for average point differential in third quarters this season (+7.5).

James Madison vs Coastal Carolina Prediction


James Madison is the obvious better team capable of a beat down, but the Dukes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a double-digit favorite. Coastal Carolina doesn’t do anything well on either side of the ball but has still managed to win 6 games and has covered 4 of its last 5 games. Coastal Carolina just finds a way to compete. Coastal Carolina has outright won twice this season as a double-digit underdog. We’re getting a hook on top of a key number, which is always nice. Give me the points with Coastal Carolina.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Coastal Carolina +21.5

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