James Madison Dukes vs Texas State Bobcats Prediction, 10/28/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: James Madison Dukes vs Texas State Bobcats

Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Location: UFCU Stadium in San Marcos, TX

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Bobcats (+6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 57

The James Madison Dukes (6-1) are hitting the road to UFCU Stadium on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 where they will compete against the Texas State Bobcats (3-4). James Madison opens as 6.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total comes in at 57.

The James Madison Dukes head into this game 6-1 for this season. In their last contest, the Dukes played the Old Dominion Monarchs and earned the victory with a final of 63-27. The James Madison Dukes ended up running the ball 53 times and totaled 311 yards, which came out to an average of 5.9 yards per tote. On the day, they ran 79 plays for 624 yards. James Madison relinquished 13 pass completions on 21 attempts for 209 yds, and a completion rate of 61.9%. Against the rush, the Dukes conceded 76 yds on 29 tries, which calculates to 2.6 yds per run allowed.

Regarding scoring, the James Madison Dukes hold an average of 32.3 points per game. Offensively they have an average of 243.7 yards in the run game which has them sitting 7th in college football. The Dukes have tallied 3,026 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to scoring, James Madison has compiled 11 passing touchdowns and 19 rushing touchdowns. James Madison has tallied 162 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 58 penalties for 549 yds. They have turned the ball over 9 different times.

In terms of yards through the air, the Dukes have allowed 1,139 yards which has them sitting in 7th in the nation. They have conceded 162.7 yards per contest via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 53.0%. Over the course of this year, they are allowing 237.0 yards/contest ranking them 4th in D-1. They have yielded 9 touchdowns via the pass and 2 touchdowns running the ball. They are giving up an average of 2.5 yards per rush and 74.3 yards on the ground per game so far this season. During this campaign, they have given up 520 rushing yards through 7 games. The Dukes are ranked 11th in the nation in terms of team defense, giving up 15.6 PPG.

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The Bobcats step onto the field holding a record of 3-4 this season. In their last game, the Bobcats took a loss by a final score of 40-37 against the Marshall Thundering Herd. Texas State rushed the ball for 2.6 yards per tote, finishing the game with 114 yards on 44 carries. The Bobcats finished the contest with a total of 558 yards while running 83 plays (6.7 yds per play). The Bobcats secondary conceded a completion percentage of 69.7%, surrendering 280 yds on 23 for 33 passing. Texas State allowed 48 rushing attempts for 186 yds (3.9 yds per carry).

The Texas State Bobcats maintain an average of 487.9 yards/game, which has them sitting 8th in the nation. The Texas State offense has totaled 408 yards of penalties on 49 infractions, which is good for 64th in Division 1 in terms of hurting your team. They hold an average of 230.7 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 1,615 yards overall. They have thrown 2 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 5 fumbles and they have been able to earn 157 first downs. When it comes to how much they score, the Bobcats rank 24th in Division 1 maintaining an average of 36.1 PPG. During the season so far, the Bobcats have racked up 1,800 passing yards as well as an average of 257.1 passing yards per contest, which ranks 39th in the nation.

The Bobcats are conceding 31.3 points per game, which has them sitting 116th in the nation. Texas State has allowed a total of 1,139 yards rushing (162.7 yards per game) in addition to 13 touchdowns rushing on the season. They have conceded 13 touchdowns through the air and 242.1 yards per game, which has them sitting 100th in D-1. The Bobcats defense has been on the field for 498 plays, which is good for 56th in Division 1. They have earned 2 interceptions for the year. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 219 total points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Bobcats +6.5

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