College Football Playoff First Round Game: James Madison Dukes vs Oregon Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/20

The James Madison Dukes will travel to face the Oregon Ducks in the College Football Playoff First Round Game. This game will take place at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. Fans can watch the action unfold on TNT at 7:30 PM on Saturday, December 20, 2025.

James Madison comes into this game ranked 19th in both the AP and Coaches Polls. They finished the regular season with a 12-1 record. The Dukes were undefeated in Sun Belt play, posting a 9-0 conference record. Oregon, on the other hand, is ranked 5th in both polls. The Ducks have an 11-1 record and went 8-1 in the Big Ten.

James Madison Team Preview

The James Madison Dukes have been strong in recent games. They defeated the Troy Trojans 31-14 at home. In that game, they had 322 rushing yards and held Troy to negative rushing yards.

Wayne Knight has been a key player for the Dukes. He leads the team with 1,263 rushing yards in 13 games. His performance ranks him 10th in the league for rushing yards.

Alonza Barnett III is the top quarterback for the Dukes. He has thrown for 2,533 yards and 21 touchdowns this season. His efforts rank him 55th in the league for passing yards.

College Football Playoff First Round Game: James Madison vs Oregon Game Day Info

• Sport: College Football
• Teams: James Madison Dukes vs. Oregon Ducks
• Venue: Autzen Stadium in Eugene, OR
• Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
• Betting Odds: James Madison +988, Oregon -1938

Oregon Team Preview

The Oregon Ducks have won their last five games. In their recent game against the Washington Huskies, they won 26-14. They had 286 passing yards and 111 rushing yards in that game.

Oregon’s offense has been strong this season. They have scored 458 points, ranking 11th in the nation. Their rushing game is also solid with 2,640 yards, placing them 14th overall.

Quarterback Dante Moore is a key player for the Ducks. He has passed for 2,733 yards and 24 touchdowns this season. Running back Noah Whittington is another important player, with 774 rushing yards and six touchdowns.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, consider taking James Madison +21.5. The Dukes have a strong offense, ranking 8th in points for this season. With a projected score of Oregon 38, James Madison 24, the Dukes can cover the spread.

For the total, the recommendation is to go with the over 50.5. James Madison and Oregon both have potent offenses, ranking 8th and 11th in points for, respectively. The projected total score of 62 suggests the game will go over the line.