Washington State Cougars vs James Madison Dukes Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/22

College Football Preview

In Week 13 of the 2025 NCAA football season, the Washington State Cougars travel to face the James Madison Dukes. The game will take place at Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field in Harrisonburg, VA, on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Fans can catch the action at 1:00 PM on ESPN+.

Washington State enters the game with a 5-5 record, struggling on the road with a 1-4 mark. They face a tough opponent in the James Madison Dukes, who hold a strong 9-1 record and are undefeated at home this season. James Madison is ranked #21 in the AP poll and #22 in the Coaches Poll, showing their strength in the Sun Belt Conference.

Washington State Team Preview

The Washington State Cougars have shown mixed results in their recent games. They had a strong performance against Louisiana Tech, winning 28-3. In this game, they had 18 first downs and 157 rushing yards, demonstrating a balanced attack.

When they faced Oregon State, the Cougars lost a close game, 10-7. They managed 16 first downs and 146 passing yards but struggled in the rushing department. Two interceptions also hindered their efforts in this game.

Key players for the Cougars include quarterback Zevi Eckhaus, who has thrown for 1,390 yards and 10 touchdowns this season. Running back Kirby Vorhees leads the team with 473 rushing yards. Wide receiver Joshua Meredith has been a top target, with 588 receiving yards and three touchdowns.

Washington State vs James Madison Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Washington State Cougars vs. James Madison Dukes
  • Venue: Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field, Harrisonburg, VA
  • Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Washington State Moneyline +443, James Madison Moneyline -613, Washington State Spread +13.5 (-107), James Madison Spread -13.5 (-114), Total Over 42.5 (-108), Total Under 42.5 (-113)

James Madison Team Preview

The James Madison Dukes are having a strong season. They won their last game against Appalachian State 58-10 at Bridgeforth Stadium. The Dukes gained 328 rushing yards and 303 passing yards in that game.

James Madison’s offense is ranked 16th in points scored this season. They have gained 2458 rushing yards, which ranks 6th. Their defense has also been effective, with 25 sacks and 10 interceptions.

Alonza Barnett III is the team’s top quarterback. He has thrown for 2089 yards and 16 touchdowns in 10 games. Wayne Knight leads the rushing attack with 840 yards and 7 touchdowns.

BTB Betting Pick

The spread for the game between Washington State and James Madison is set at 13.5 points in favor of James Madison. Washington State has struggled offensively this season, ranking 90th in points scored. James Madison, with a strong offense ranked 16th in points scored, should cover the spread. The projected score is James Madison 35, Washington State 20.

The total for the game is set at 42.5 points. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with James Madison averaging 371 points this season and Washington State at 207. Given these offensive stats, the game is likely to go over the total. The projected total is 55 points.