Unbeaten James Madison Set for App State Showdown

Unbeaten James Madison visits Appalachian State in a sold-out Thursday night Sun Belt matchup, with the 7-0 Dukes favored by 10.5 points. James Madison has been dominant on both sides of the ball, averaging 42.9 points while allowing 16 per game, and is coming off a win over Georgia State. Appalachian State is 4-2 and hopes to build on a comeback victory at Coastal Carolina, though uncertainty at quarterback presents a concern. One preview favors James Madison to keep rolling, while another analyst argues that laying double digits on the road is risky and backs Appalachian State to cover at home.