Wagner vs James Madison Prediction 9/12/2026 Today’s College Football Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Dec 20, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; James Madison Dukes quarterback JC Evans (1) warms up before the game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Wagner Seahawks
James Madison Dukes
Team Records
1-1
1-0
Where
James Madison Stadium
When
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time
12:00 PM EDT
TV
ESPN+
The Wagner Seahawks and the James Madison Dukes meet in week 2 college football action from Bridgeforth Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Wagner Seahawks vs. James Madison Dukes Prediction.
Wagner Seahawks Recap
The Wagner Seahawks come into this game looking to add on to their 31-7 win over Southern Connecticut State last time out to improve to 1-1 on the year.
Seahawks Looking For Road Upset
Benjamin Newman completed 23 of 33 passes for 267 yards and 3 touchdowns. Matt Morad ran for 83 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries, while Sekou Kamau had 13 carries for 50 yards. Teree McDonald recorded 70 yards and a touchdown on 2 catches, Zion Fowler-El caught 8 passes for 68 yards, and Malik Redd and Johans Bars each caught a touchdown pass. On defense, Acear Cornish recorded a team-high 7 total tackles and a sack. Brendan Leal, Kahmari Valentine, and Ernest Blackshire Jr. also recorded a sack each for Wagner.
James Madison Dukes Recap
The James Madison Dukes come into this game looking to build on a 20-13 win over Liberty last time out to sit at 1-0 on the year. After this game, JMU will head on the road for a game against San Diego State.
Dukes Looking To Add On To Big Win Over Flames
JC Evans completed 7 of 9 passes for 61 yards and a touchdown, while Camden Coleman went 5 of 9 for 57 yards. JC Evans also led the Dukes on the ground with 69 yards on 9 carries, Seth Cromwell ran for 51 yards on 4 carries, and George Pettaway had 15 carries for 47 yards and a touchdown. Noah Grevious caught 4 passes for 39 yards, while Corey Scott had 4 catches for 21 yards and a touchdown. On defense, Jayon Harvey recorded a team-high 8 total tackles, and Jayden Studio recorded the Dukes’ only sack.
Wagner Seahawks vs. James Madison Dukes Prediction
I’m leaning towards JMU here. I just think that the Dukes are the far better team in this one and Wagner winning a game over Southern Connecticut State does little for me to think they’ll hang with a dark horse in the Sun Belt. I look for JMU to run it up here. Give me the Dukes.
