James Madison at App State
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 7:00 PM ET Share
James Madison plays at App State on Thursday, October 22, at 7 p.m. Eastern. It will be their 10th meeting; App State leads the series 6–3.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Upcoming at Kidd Brewer Stadium, BooneForecast at kickoff: 56°F, clear, NW wind 6 mphNational Weather Service forecast, Sun 8:00 PM ETTV: ESPNU
From the numbers
- James Madison is one of six FBS teams that are unbeaten this season, with BYU, Miami, Texas Tech, UCLA and Utah.Share
Computed from every game through Oct 17 and the score after every scoring play; a note appears only when few teams share it. All the numbers.
Preview
| James Madison | App State | |
|---|---|---|
| 6–0 | Record | 4–2 |
| 0.29 (21st) | EPA per play | 0.16 (68th) |
| −0.05 (20th) | EPA per play allowed | 0.05 (63rd) |
| 48% (37th) | Success rate | 44% (64th) |
| 35% (22nd) | Success rate allowed | 42% (82nd) |
| 1.24 (68th) | Explosiveness | 1.27 (45th) |
| 4.5 (26th) | Points per trip inside the 40 | 3.6 (89th) |
| 17% (59th) | Havoc caused | 18% (36th) |
| 0.19 | Opponent-adjusted EPA | 0.03 |
| 0.09 | Opponent-adjusted EPA allowed | 0.14 |
James Madison
| Player | Share | EPA/play | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Coleman QB | 89% | 0.32 | 0.25 |
| George Pettaway RB | 40% | 0.27 | 0.33 |
| JC Evans QB | 20% | 0.19 | |
| Corey Scott WR | 20% | 0.88 | |
| Braeden Wisloski WR | 16% | 0.07 | |
| Michael Scott WR | 15% | 0.43 |
Kicker: Morgan Suarez, 5.5 points above a replacement kicker on 13 field-goal tries.
App State
| Player | Share | EPA/play | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Singleton QB | 87% | 0.40 | 0.21 |
| Jaquari Lewis RB | 33% | 0.26 | 0.19 |
| Henry Hasselbeck QB | 17% | 0.37 | |
| Sam Pickett III WR | 22% | 0.65 | |
| Nate Branch WR | 17% | 0.27 | |
| Darrin Fugitt TE | 16% | 0.30 |
Kicker: James London, 4.6 points above a replacement kicker on nine field-goal tries.
Each side’s numbers this season, with its rank in the nation (first is best, on defense too), from CollegeFootballData.com’s game preview, as of October 17. The better side of each line is bold. Key players are each side’s leading passer, two leading runners and three leading receivers by share of plays. Adjusted: EPA per play adjusted for the defenses faced.
Players to watch
James Madison
- Running backGeorge Pettaway767 rushing yards, 7 TDLast: vs. Georgia State, 14 carries, 119 yards, 1 TDNo. 8 in FBS in rushing yards
- QuarterbackCamden Coleman1,336 passing yards, 13 TDLast: vs. Georgia State, 13 of 19, 185 yards, 2 TDTeam leader in passing yards
- LinebackerNakian Jackson49 tackles, 2.5 sacksLast: vs. Georgia State, 7 tackles, 1 sack
App State
- QuarterbackMalachi Singleton1,429 passing yards, 7 TDLast: at Coastal Carolina, 12 of 14, 151 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
- ReceiverSam Pickett III26 catches, 411 yards, 4 TDLast: at Coastal Carolina, 5 catches, 78 yards, 1 TDTeam leader in receiving yards
- LinebackerColton Phares38 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 INTLast: at Coastal Carolina, 3 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
James Madison 77% to win.
The line
James Madison −10.5, over/under 57.5.
Updated once a night until kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.
Win chances before kickoff: James Madison 77%, App State 23%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.
The series
Every James Madison–App State gameApp State leads 6–3 in nine meetings.
| 2025 | James Madison 58, App State 10 | |
| 2024 | App State 34, James Madison 20 | |
| 2023 | App State 26, James Madison 23 | |
| 2022 | James Madison 32, App State 28 | |
| 2008 | James Madison 35, App State 32 | |
| 2007 | App State 28, James Madison 27 | Iaa Playoffs |
Around this game
James Madison
- Next gamevs. TroyOct. 29, 2026
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- ProgramJames Madison history and records
App State
- Next gameat Georgia SouthernOct. 31, 2026
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- ProgramApp State history and records