James Madison Dukes vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/29

College Football Preview

In Week 14 of the 2025 regular season, the James Madison Dukes will travel to Brooks Stadium to play against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. The game is set for Saturday, November 29, at 3:45 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESNU.

James Madison enters the game with a strong 10-1 record. They are ranked #20 in the AP poll and #21 in the Coaches Poll. Coastal Carolina, with a 6-5 record, looks to defend their home turf where they have a 4-1 record this season.

James Madison Team Preview

James Madison Dukes are on a strong run with recent game wins. Their victory against Washington State Cougars was close, with a 24-20 score. The Dukes managed to gain 179 rushing yards in that game, showing their ground game strength.

The Dukes had a big win over Appalachian State Mountaineers, scoring 58-10. They had 32 first downs and 328 rushing yards. This performance highlights their offensive capabilities, especially in controlling the game’s pace.

Alonza Barnett III has been leading the team as the quarterback. He has thrown for 2,233 passing yards and 17 touchdowns this season. On the ground, Wayne Knight leads with 966 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns, making him a key player in the Dukes’ offense.

James Madison vs Coastal Carolina Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: James Madison Dukes vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
  • Venue: Brooks Stadium in Conway, SC
  • Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
  • Betting Odds: James Madison Moneyline -2323, Coastal Carolina Moneyline +1091

Coastal Carolina Team Preview

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers have had mixed results in their recent games. They suffered a heavy defeat against South Carolina with a score of 51-7. Their offense struggled, managing only 55 rushing yards and 174 passing yards in that game.

In the game against Georgia Southern, Coastal Carolina lost 45-40, but showed a stronger offensive performance. They recorded 204 rushing yards and 278 passing yards. Despite the loss, the team matched Georgia Southern in first downs with 24 each.

Coastal Carolina secured a win against Georgia State with a score of 40-27 at home. Their rushing game was a key factor, gaining 324 yards on the ground. This victory highlighted their potential, especially when playing at Brooks Stadium.

BTB Betting Pick

James Madison is favored by 21.5 points against Coastal Carolina. The Dukes have a strong offense, ranking 5th in rushing yards this season. Coastal Carolina’s defense has struggled, allowing 348 points. The projection is James Madison 42, Coastal Carolina 17. The pick is James Madison to cover the spread.

The total for the game is set at 53.5 points. James Madison’s games have seen high scores, while Coastal Carolina has allowed many points this season. The projected total is 59 points. The recommendation is to take the over.