James Madison vs Marshall Prediction 11/8/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

The James Madison Dukes and the Marshall Thundering Herd meet in week 11 college football action from Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a James Madison Dukes vs. Marshall Thundering Herd prediction.

James Madison Dukes Recap

The James Madison Dukes come into this game looking to add on to their 52-20 win over Texas State last time out to sit at 7-1 this season. After this game, James Madison will head home for a game against App State.

Dukes Win 6 In A Row

Alonza Barnett III has thrown for 1,516 yards, 13 touchdowns and 3 interceptions on 61.8% passing while Wayne Knight leads the Dukes in rushing with 659 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns so far this season. Jordan Fuller has 386 rushing yards with 4 TDs and Barnett III has 364 rushing yards and 10 TDs. Landon Ellis leads JMU in receiving with 437 receiving yards and 27 catches and Nick DeGennardo has 4 TDs and 304 receiving yards as well this season. On defense, Trent Hendrick has a team-high 58 total tackles in addition to 3 sacks while James Madison’s defense as a whole has combined for 23 sacks and 9 interceptions so far this season.

Marshall Thundering Herd Recap

The Marshall Thundering Herd come into this game looking to bounce back from a 44-27 loss at the hands of Coastal Carolina last time out to sit at 4-4 this season. After this game, Marshall will head on the road for a game against Georgia State.

Thundering Herd Have Two-Game Win Streak Snapped

Carlos Del Rio-Wilson has thrown for 1,286 yards, 13 touchdowns and 3 interceptions on 70.7% passing while also rushing for a team-high 414 yards and 4 TDs. Michael Allen has 310 rushing yards and 3 TDs and Antwan Roberts has 318 rushing yards and 2 TDs while Demarcus Lacey has a team-high 40 catches for 508 yards and 4 touchdowns. Toby Payne has 239 receiving yards and 2 TDs while four more Marshall receivers each have 100+ receiving yards as well so far this season. On defense, Kerion Martin has a team-high 46 total tackles while Cam Smith has a team-high 27 solo tackles and a pair of sacks. Boogie Trotter has a team-high 5 interceptions while Braydin Ward has a team-high 4 sacks. Jamaal Whyce Jr. also has 3 sacks as well this season. As a unit, Marshall has combined for 21 sacks and 10 interceptions so far this season.

James Madison Dukes @ Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Trends: Week 11

Why the Marshall Thundering Herd will win

• Marshall has won each of its last eight home games against conference opponents.
• Marshall has covered the spread in each of its last eight games as an underdog.
• James Madison has lost the first half in five of its last six road games against conference opponents.

Why the James Madison Dukes will win

• The favorite has won each of James Madison’s last nine games.
• James Madison has covered the spread in four of its last five road games in November.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Marshall’s last eight home games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
• Four of James Madison’s last five road games have gone UNDER the total points line.

Marshall Thundering Herd Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 11, DeWain Trotter ranks T1st amongst FBS players for interceptions (5) this season.

James Madison Dukes Player Prop Facts

• Alonza Barnett III has recorded a 120.0+ passer rating in two consecutive games – equal-longest streak in the FBS.

Matchup/League Facts

• Marshall ranks 126th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (266.3).
• Marshall ranks T15th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (36.4).
• James Madison ranks T1st among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (106).
• James Madison has had a higher time of possession than its opponents in each of its last 13 games – longest active streak in the FBS.

James Madison Dukes vs. Marshall Thundering Herd Prediction

I’m on the over in this game. JMU has found their offense in recent weeks and with the way it’s humming right now, I wouldn’t be surprised in the slightest if they hit this total themselves. Thankfully, I don’t think they will as Marshall can score some points in their own right and I’m a fan of Del Rio-Wilson running this Marshall offense. I think this game’s going to be a bit of a track meet here so give me the over in this one.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: OVER 54.5