The Dukes will play the Bobcats on Tuesday, October 28th, 2025. The matchup takes place at UFCU Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 10 matchup at 8:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN2.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now the back half of the 2025 college football season, as we begin looking towards the annual bowl games and college football playoffs. Week 10 action features a matchup between James Madison and Texas State, kicking off at UFCU Stadium on Tuesday, October 28th, 2025. Have a look at the following season performance stats to better handicap this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - James Madison has a 100.00 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Texas State is 97.33.
- Away James Madison - As Week 10 looms, James Madison currently has a 2-1 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 1st in the Sun Belt Conference for away team wins. Remember that a team's overall record and schedule strength will affect whether or not they make a bowl game or the playoffs.
- Home Texas State - Texas State has a 2-1 record as a home team as they approach Week 10. They currently rank 3rd in the Sun Belt Conference for home team wins. Continue monitoring their performance to see if they have a shot at a postseason bowl game or playoff berth.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, James Madison ranks 4th (226) in the Sun Belt Conference, with Texas State currently ranking 2nd (253) for points scored in the Sun Belt Conference.
- Points Against - James Madison stands 7th (109) in the Sun Belt Conference for points scored by opponents in the 2025 college football season. Texas State sits at 5th (219) in the Sun Belt Conference for points against them heading into Week 10 of the 2025 season.
- Team Records - James Madison has a 6-1 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with Texas State currently 3-4 for the 2025 college football regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a wild showdown between James Madison and Texas State on Tuesday.
The game will be held at UFCU Stadium in the heart of Texas.
James Madison holds a perfect 100.00 Power Ranking, while Texas State sits at 97.33.
James Madison boasts a strong 6-1 record, while Texas State stands at 3-4.
Place a bet on this college football game at BetMGM or BetRivers. See this matchup's prop bets below. Compare each sportsbook's point spread, total, and moneyline.
Best Dukes at Bobcats Odds
| Underdog Texas State | Favorite James Madison |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Texas State | Favorite James Madison |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
James Madison is a -6.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Texas State is a +6.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 55.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 55.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
James Madison is a -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Texas State is a +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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James Madison
Texas State
10/28/25 8:00pm EDT | -6.5 -115+6.5 -105 |
Underdog Texas State - Texas State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +6.5 Texas State underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite James Madison - James Madison bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -6.5 James Madison favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
James Madison at Texas State 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.
| BetMGM Bet |
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James Madison
Texas State
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/28/25 8:00pm EDT | -175+120+10000Bet |
James Madison
Texas State
Game to Overtime
10/28/25 8:00pm EDT | Yes +1100No -10000Bet |
James Madison
Texas State
Both Teams Score 10+
10/28/25 8:00pm EDT | Yes -1600No +725Bet |
James Madison
Texas State
Both Teams Score 20+
10/28/25 8:00pm EDT | Yes -165No +130Bet |
| BetMGM | |
James Madison
Texas State
Both Teams Score 30+
10/28/25 8:00pm EDT | Yes +325No -475Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2022 Week 5 | Texas State vs James Madison Saturday, October 1st, 2022 | JMU 40, TXST 13 Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field | James Madison by 27 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Sun Belt East | |||||||||
| James Madison | 5-0 | 1.000 | 7 | 1 | 278 | 129 | 4-0 | 3-1 | W6 |
| Sun Belt West | |||||||||
| Texas State | 0-4 | 0.000 | 3 | 5 | 273 | 271 | 2-2 | 1-3 | L4 |
James Madison & Texas State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
James Madison Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| James Madison |
No NCAA College Football Championship TM Texas State YR: futures available
James Madison & Texas State 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
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Weber State vs James Madison | JMU 45, WEB 10 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | James Madison vs Louisville | LOU 28, JMU 14 Friday, September 5th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | James Madison vs Liberty | JMU 31, LIB 13 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Georgia Southern vs James Madison | JMU 35, GASO 10 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | James Madison vs Georgia State | JMU 14, GAST 7 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Louisiana vs James Madison | JMU 24, UL 14 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Old Dominion vs James Madison | JMU 63, ODU 27 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 10 | James Madison vs Texas State | Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | James Madison vs Marshall | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Appalachian State vs James Madison | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Washington State vs James Madison | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | James Madison vs Coastal Carolina | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Eastern Michigan vs Texas State | TXST 52, EMU 27 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Texas State vs UTSA | TXST 43, UTSA 36 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Texas State vs Arizona State | ASU 34, TXST 15 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Nicholls vs Texas State | TXST 35, NICH 3 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Texas State vs Arkansas State | ARST 31, TXST 30 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Troy vs Texas State | TROY 48, TXST 41 (OT) Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Texas State vs Marshall | MRSH 40, TXST 37 (2OT) Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 10 | James Madison vs Texas State | Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Texas State vs Louisiana | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Texas State vs Southern Miss | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Louisiana-Monroe vs Texas State | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | South Alabama vs Texas State | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the James Madison vs Texas State College Football Game
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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 Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 at 8:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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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.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the James Madison vs Texas State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the James Madison vs Texas State Game.
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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.
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