Marshall vs James Madison Football Odds

by
Share on Reddit

The Thundering Herd will play the Dukes on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. The matchup takes place at Bridgeforth Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 5 matchup at 3:45 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPNU.

Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.


 Bonus

Table of Contents

Key Matchup Stats

We're now well into the 2026 college football season. Week 5 action features a matchup between Marshall and James Madison taking place at Bridgeforth Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Marshall has a 97.33 conference power ranking for the 2026 season. The conference power ranking for James Madison is 100.00.
  • Away Marshall - Heading into Week 5, Marshall currently has a 1-1 record as an away team for the 2026 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the Sun Belt Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
  • Home James Madison - James Madison has a 2-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2026 Week 5 matchup, they rank 1st in the Sun Belt Conference for home team wins. Like the Marshall away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
  • Points Scored - For the 2026 season, Marshall ranks 5th (94) in the Sun Belt Conference, with James Madison currently ranking 1st (179) for points scored in the Sun Belt Conference.
  • Points Against - Also in 2026, Marshall stands 1st (130) in the Sun Belt Conference for points scored by opponents in 2026. James Madison sits at 7th (49) in the Sun Belt Conference for points against in the 2026 season so far.
  • Team Records - Marshall has a 3-1 overall record for the 2026 regular season, with James Madison currently 4-0 for the 2026 NCAAF regular season.

Best Thundering Herd at Dukes Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
TBDTBD
Point Spread odds are updating, please check back soon.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
Total odds are updating, please check back soon.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
TBDTBD
Moneyline odds are updating, please check back soon.

College Football Odds Example

College Football Odds and Outcomes Explained
Game Book

Marshall at James Madison Prop Bets

Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.

College Football Prop Bets
+ Displays more odds

Bet
Marshall
James Madison
10/03/26 3:45pm EDT
Pending

Recent Meetings Since 2022

Recent Meetings Since 2022
WeekGameResultMargin
2026
Week 5		Marshall vs James Madison
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026		JMU 45, MRSH 17
Bridgeforth Stadium		James Madison by 28
2025
Week 11		James Madison vs Marshall
Saturday, November 8th, 2025		JMU 35, MRSH 23
Joan C. Edwards Stadium		James Madison by 12
2024
Week 14		Marshall vs James Madison
Saturday, November 30th, 2024		MRSH 35, JMU 33 (2OT)
Bridgeforth Stadium		Marshall by 2
2023
Week 8		James Madison vs Marshall
Thursday, October 19th, 2023		JMU 20, MRSH 9
Joan C. Edwards Stadium		James Madison by 11
2022
Week 8		Marshall vs James Madison
Saturday, October 22nd, 2022		MRSH 26, JMU 12
Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field		Marshall by 14

Team Standings

2026-2027 College Football Regular Season Standings - Marshall, James Madison
Team Conf Conf% W L PF PA Home Away Strk
Marshall2-27.000531882383-12-2W2
James Madison5-23.000824061934-14-1W1

Marshall & James Madison Futures Odds

Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.

Marshall Championship Odds

No NCAA College Football Championship TM Marshall YR: futures available

James Madison Championship Odds

No NCAA College Football Championship TM James Madison YR: futures available

Marshall & James Madison Team Pages

Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

Team Schedules & Results


2026-27 Marshall Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Marshall vs
Penn State		PSU 45, MRSH 0
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Week 2Middle Tennessee vs
Marshall		MRSH 28, MTSU 26
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Week 3Marshall vs
Missouri State		MRSH 30, MOST 24
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Week 4Gardner-Webb vs
Marshall		MRSH 36, GWEB 35
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Week 5Marshall vs
James Madison		JMU 45, MRSH 17
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Week 6Coastal Carolina vs
Marshall		CCU 27, MRSH 21
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Week 8South Alabama vs
Marshall		MRSH 20, USA 13
Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
Week 9Marshall vs
Old Dominion		MRSH 36, ODU 23
Saturday, October 31st, 2026
Week 10Marshall vs
Georgia Southern		GASO 49, MRSH 13
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Week 11Appalachian State vs
Marshall		Saturday, November 14th, 2026
6:00 pm EST
Week 12Georgia State vs
Marshall		Saturday, November 21st, 2026
12:00 am EST
Week 13Marshall vs
Louisiana-Monroe		Saturday, November 28th, 2026
12:00 am EST


2026-27 James Madison Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Liberty vs
James Madison		JMU 20, LIB 13
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Week 2Wagner vs
James Madison		JMU 87, WAG 3
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Week 3James Madison vs
San Diego State		JMU 26, SDSU 13
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Week 4James Madison vs
Old Dominion		JMU 46, ODU 20
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Week 5Marshall vs
James Madison		JMU 45, MRSH 17
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Week 6James Madison vs
Georgia Southern		JMU 27, GASO 24
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Week 7Georgia State vs
James Madison		JMU 49, GAST 22
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Week 8James Madison vs
Appalachian State		APP 34, JMU 31 (OT)
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
Week 9Troy vs
James Madison		TROY 24, JMU 21 (OT)
Thursday, October 29th, 2026
Week 10James Madison vs
Southern Miss		JMU 54, USM 23
Thursday, November 5th, 2026
Week 11James Madison vs
UConn		Saturday, November 14th, 2026
12:00 pm EST
Week 13Coastal Carolina vs
James Madison		Saturday, November 28th, 2026
12:00 am EST

How to Bet on the Game

Time needed: 4 minutes.

How to Bet on the Marshall vs James Madison College Football Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 at 3:45 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Marshall vs James Madison Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Marshall vs James Madison Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

Other October 3, 2026 NCAAFB Games

Odds Preview 8390