DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
James Madison defeated Marshall 35–23 in a double-digit victory. Marshall covered by 1.5; Game went Over by 4.5. The market closed at James Madison -13.5 and the Blue Chip model made it James Madison -16.9 - a gap of 3.4 points toward James Madison, of which 2.6 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
Alonza Barnett threw three touchdown passes, including an 80-yard strike to Jaylan Sanchez and a 49-yard catch-and-run to Wayne Knight, showcasing the Dukes' ability to hit big plays downfield.
The offense was balanced with Barnett passing for 270 yards, Antwan Roberts rushing for 121 yards and a touchdown, and Wayne Knight contributing both receiving and rushing yards, making the attack difficult to defend.
After Marshall cut the lead to five points in the fourth quarter, the defense held firm and forced a key stop, allowing the offense to seal the game with a late touchdown.
This seventh straight win improves James Madison to 8-1 overall and 6-0 in Sun Belt play, building significant confidence and momentum heading into their next game.
At kickoff, conditions at Joan C. Edwards Stadium were Sunny, 62°F with winds of 3 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Sunny
62°F
| Measure | James MadisonAway | MarshallHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 193 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | 2,474 miles | 744 miles |
| Season total | 4,462 miles | 3,508 miles |
| Body clock | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Rest | 10 days | 9 days |
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