James Madison vs Georgia State Picks and Prediction for Saturday, October 4, 2025

By: Cameron Ross Updated 10/03/2025, 11:04 PM ET
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James Madison vs Georgia State Information

The James Madison Dukes return to the road this week with the game in Atlanta in Center Parc Stadium at 3:30 PM for a game against the Georgia State Panthers. James Madison has started the season strong with three wins and one loss overall, riding a two-game winning streak, highlighted by a 25-point home victory against Georgia Southern last week. The Georgia State Panthers go home this week with only one win through four games played, following an abysmal 49-point loss on the road to Vanderbilt in their last outing. Confident betting starts with the right insights—check out our college football predictions now.

James Madison Preview

The James Madison offense has been the team's biggest strength this season, as the Dukes come into this week's game averaging 31.25 points per game overall. Defensively, James Madison has been solid as well, allowing 15.25 points per game overall, but gave up 28 points in their lone loss of the season. Alonza Barnett III leads the James Madison offense this season with 593 yards and four scores on 57 completions. Wayne Knight is the top ball carrier on the team with 341 yards and three touchdowns on 48 carries. Landon Ellis leads the team with 155 yards and two scores on 10 receptions.

Georgia State Preview

The Georgia State Panthers have been mediocre on both sides of the ball, as their defense is allowing 48 points per game, and gave up 70 points in their loss to Vanderbilt in their last outing. Offensively, Georgia State averages 20.25 points per game through four games played.TJ Finley leads Georgia State this season with 527 yards and three scores on 54 completions. Cameran Brown has chipped in heavily for the Georgia State office with 376 yards and five scores on 35 completions. Rashad Amos leads the team with 31 carries for 165 yards and one score. Ted Hurst has posted a team high of 346 yards and two touchdowns on 25 catches.

James Madison vs Georgia State Prediction

James Madison is far and away the better team in this matchup and will be one of the better teams in the Sun Belt at the end of the year. Look for James Madison to dominate a lackluster Georgia State team this week on the road. Take the Dukes to extend their winning streak as they get a blowout win and cover in Atlanta for their fourth victory of the season. Final Score Prediction, James Madison Dukes win and cover 45-13.

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