James Madison Dukes vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Prediction, 11/29/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: James Madison Dukes vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025

Location: Brooks Stadium in Conway, SC

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Chanticleers (+22.0)

Total/Over-Under: 54

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (6-5) are hosting the James Madison Dukes (10-1) at Brooks Stadium on Saturday, November 29, 2025. James Madison opens this contest as 22.0-point favorites. The total comes in at 54.

The James Madison Dukes head into this game 10-1 for this season. In their last contest, the Dukes went up against the Washington State Cougars and notched a win by a score of 24-20. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 50 plays which converted into 319 yards. The James Madison Dukes ended up running the ball 32 times and amassed 175 yds, which earned them an average of 5.5 yards per tote. On the ground, the Dukes conceded 130 yds on 37 attempts, which averages out to 3.5 yds per rush allowed. James Madison surrendered 19 completions on 31 tries for a total of 171 yards, and a completion rate of 61.3%.

Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the James Madison Dukes are averaging 35.9 points per contest. As a unit they hold an average of 235.5 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 6th in D-1. The Dukes have tallied 4,892 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, James Madison has earned 19 passing touchdowns and 32 rushing touchdowns. James Madison has amassed 250 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 79 penalties for 752 yards. They have surrendered the ball 13 different times.

In terms of passing yards, the Dukes have conceded 1,851 yards which has them ranked 16th in college football. They are giving up 168.3 yards per contest via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 51.0%. Overall, they are surrendering 261.1 yards/game which has them sitting 5th in D-1. They have yielded 13 touchdowns by air in addition to 6 touchdowns running the ball. Opposing teams are running for an average of 2.9 yards per rush on the ground and 92.8 rushing yards per game for the year. During this campaign, they have given up 1,021 rushing yards through 11 outings. The Dukes are ranked 11th in the nation when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 16.5 PPG.

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The Chanticleers head into this game 6-5 for this season. When they last played, the Chanticleers took a loss by a score of 51-7 when they faced the South Carolina Gamecocks. Coastal Carolina rushed the football for 1.3 yards per tote, finishing with 38 yards on 29 attempts. The Chanticleers finished with 212 yds on 65 plays (3.3 yds per play). The Chanticleers passing defense allowed a completion rate of 76.7%, relinquishing 315 yards on 23 for 30 through the air. Coastal Carolina surrendered 39 rushing attempts for 264 yds (6.8 yards per rush).

When it comes to this team's ability to score points, the Chanticleers sit 93rd in Division 1 scoring 24.0 PPG. The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are averaging 336.0 yards per game, ranking them 108th in D-1. The Coastal Carolina offense has racked up 584 yds of penalties on 70 infractions, which is 55th in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They have tossed 10 picks while losing 9 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 196 first downs. For the season to this point, the Chanticleers have compiled 1,718 yards via the pass along with holding an average of 156.2 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 123rd in the country. They are averaging 179.8 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,978 yards for the season.

The Chanticleers are relinquishing 31.6 points per game, ranking them 119th in college football. Coastal Carolina has given up a total of 2,237 rushing yards (203.4 yards per contest) and 20 touchdowns on the ground for the season. They have surrendered 20 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 246.6 yards per game, ranking them 110th in college football. The Chanticleers defense has taken part in 809 plays, which is good for 130th in D-1. They have tallied 8 fumbles recovered and 10 interceptions for the season. In total, they have relinquished 348 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Dukes/Chanticleers college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Chanticleers +22.0

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