The Ragin' Cajuns will play the Dukes on Saturday, October 11th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Bridgeforth Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 7 matchup at 12:00 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
We're now well into the 2025 college football season. Week 7 action features a matchup between Louisiana 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 - Louisiana has a 98.33 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for James Madison is 99.33.
- Away Louisiana - Heading into Week 7, Louisiana currently has a 0-2 record as an away team for the 2025 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 2025 Week 7 matchup, they rank 2nd in the Sun Belt Conference for home team wins. Like the Louisiana away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, Louisiana ranks 4th (141) in the Sun Belt Conference, with James Madison currently ranking 3rd (139) for points scored in the Sun Belt Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2025, Louisiana stands 2nd (161) in the Sun Belt Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. James Madison sits at 7th (68) in the Sun Belt Conference for points against in the 2025 season so far.
- Team Records - Louisiana has a 2-3 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with James Madison currently 4-1 for the 2025 NCAAF regular season.
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Get ready for a wild showdown between Louisiana and James Madison on Saturday, October 11th!
The Week 7 game will be played at the electrifying Bridgeforth Stadium, where the fans roar!
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, James Madison has a slight edge over Louisiana.
Louisiana is looking to improve their 2-3 standing while James Madison aims to defend their 4-1 record.
Bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM and review this game's prop bets. Compare the odds below!
Best Ragin' Cajuns at Dukes Odds
| Underdog Louisiana | Favorite James Madison |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Louisiana | Favorite James Madison |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
James Madison is a -18.5 -118 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Louisiana is a +18.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 45.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 45.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
James Madison is a -1400 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Louisiana is a +775 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Louisiana
James Madison
10/11/25 12:00pm EDT | +18.5 -110-18.5 -118 |
Underdog Louisiana - Louisiana bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +18.5 Louisiana underdog bet wins if they lose by 18 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 19 or more.
Favorite James Madison - James Madison bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A -18.5 James Madison favorite bet wins if they win by 19 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 18 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Louisiana 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.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Louisiana
James Madison
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/11/25 12:00pm EDT | +290-500+10000Bet |
Louisiana
James Madison
Game to Overtime
10/11/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes +2000No -10000Bet |
Louisiana
James Madison
Both Teams Score 10+
10/11/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes -220No +170Bet |
Louisiana
James Madison
Both Teams Score 20+
10/11/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes +290No -400Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Louisiana
James Madison
Both Teams Score 30+
10/11/25 12:00pm EDT | Yes +1650No -10000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Week 7 | Louisiana vs James Madison Saturday, October 11th, 2025 | JMU 24, UL 14 Bridgeforth Stadium | James Madison by 10 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Belt East | |||||||||
| James Madison | 7-0 | 1.000 | 10 | 1 | 395 | 182 | 6-0 | 4-1 | W9 |
| Sun Belt West | |||||||||
| Louisiana | 4-3 | 0.571 | 5 | 6 | 295 | 333 | 3-2 | 2-4 | W3 |
Louisiana & 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.
Louisiana Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Louisiana YR: futures available
James Madison Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
|---|---|
| James Madison |
Louisiana & 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
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Rice vs Louisiana | RICE 14, UL 12 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | McNeese State vs Louisiana | UL 34, MCN 10 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Louisiana vs Missouri | MIZ 52, UL 10 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Louisiana vs Eastern Michigan | EMU 34, UL 31 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Marshall vs Louisiana | UL 54, MRSH 51 (2OT) Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Louisiana vs James Madison | JMU 24, UL 14 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Southern Miss vs Louisiana | USM 22, UL 10 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | Louisiana vs Troy | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Louisiana vs South Alabama | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Texas State vs Louisiana | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Louisiana vs Arkansas State | Thursday, November 20th, 2025 7:30 pm EST |
| Week 14 | Louisiana-Monroe vs Louisiana | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Louisiana vs James Madison College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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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 Louisiana vs James Madison Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Louisiana vs James Madison 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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