Troy at James Madison
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:30 PM ET Share
Troy plays at James Madison on Thursday, October 29, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern. It will be their third meeting; James Madison leads the series 2–0.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Upcoming at Bridgeforth Stadium, Harrisonburg
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.
Players to watch
Troy
- QuarterbackWill Crowder1,112 passing yards, 9 TDLast: at Louisiana, 9 of 16, 65 yards; 5 carries, 25 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
- Running backGavin Griffin359 rushing yards, 1 TDLast: at Louisiana, 7 carries, 22 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- LinebackerKeno Jones41 tackles, 1.5 sacks
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
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 85% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
The series
Every Troy–James Madison gameJames Madison leads 2–0 in two meetings.
| 2025 | James Madison 31, Troy 14 | Sun Belt Championship |
| 2023 | James Madison 16, Troy 14 |
Around this game
Troy
- Next gamevs. Louisiana TechNov. 7, 2026
- SeasonTroy in 2026
- ProgramTroy history and records
James Madison
- Next gameat Southern MissNov. 5, 2026
- SeasonJames Madison in 2026
- ProgramJames Madison history and records