Weber State at James Madison - 2025 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, August 30th 2025 (6:00 PM EDT)
James Madison -26.5 (54.5) (0)  Open: -27.5 | 54.5
James Madison 45 - Weber State: 10

 
Wildcats (0 - 2) (0 - 2 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 7 - 47 (7 - 47 on Road)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: James Madison -9.5  (SP+ JMU -12)
JMU Win prob: 97% | Cover: 51%
Dukes (12 - 2) (9 - 5 - 0)
Coach Bob Chesney (8 - 4)
Avg Score : 37 - 18 (40 - 15 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 12.1 - 1.9 (#2)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 9)
 
Weber State's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Weber State at James Madison+26.554.5L 10 - 45ON
Sat 9/6 Weber State at Arizona+31.556.5L 3 - 48UN

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Weber State's Schedule
James Madison's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 James Madison vs Weber State-26.554.5W 45 - 10OY
Fri 9/5 James Madison at Louisville+15.057.0L 14 - 28UY
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/20 James Madison at Liberty-7.546.5W 31 - 13UY
Sat 9/27 James Madison vs Georgia Southern-14.554.5W 35 - 10UY
Sat 10/4 James Madison at Georgia State-19.552.5W 14 - 7UN
Sat 10/11 James Madison vs Louisiana-18.544.5W 24 - 14UN
Sat 10/18 James Madison vs Old Dominion-3.047.5W 63 - 27OY
BYE WEEK
Tue 10/28 James Madison at Texas State-7.555.5W 52 - 20OY
Sat 11/8 James Madison at Marshall-13.553.5W 35 - 23ON
Sat 11/15 James Madison vs App State-21.053.5W 58 - 10OY
Sat 11/22 James Madison vs Washington State-15.044.5W 24 - 20UN
Sat 11/29 James Madison at Coastal Carolina-24.054.5W 59 - 10OY
Fri 12/5 James Madison vs Troy-24.547.5W 31 - 14UN
Sat 12/20 James Madison at Oregon+22.547.5L 34 - 51OY

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 4, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 4, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for James Madison's Schedule
Important Stats (2024)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WEB0%6.50%000%000%46.50%0%0000
JMU#88 (.16)44% (61)37.147% (29)3.28 (30)19440% (87)2163.93 (66)#4 (.03)34% (1)18.434% (5)34% (3)3.64 (53)54.80.72.5
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
WEB0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
JMU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WEB Offense16.56.50%00000000%0%0%0%0%
JMU Defense1318.41533.9%3.642.5 - - - - - 46%54%34%34%20%.03
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
WEB Defense146.546.50%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
JMU Offense1337.14043.6%3.930.7214101942164.952%48%47%40%14%.16

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Weber State10:000NAN%0%0000000100
James Madison1331:4520.841%40%754.80.72.57.13.2632.9
Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WEB Offense10%0%000000%0%0
JMU Defense1346% (19)34% (5) - - - - (14)2.46 (5)65% (26)13% (15)1.07 (106)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
WEB Defense10%0% - - - - 00%0%0
JMU Offense1352% (54)47% (29)39.8193.74.920 (67).17 (45)3.28 (30)72% (82)10% (61)0.98 (58)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WEB Offense10%0%000000000%0%0%0
JMU Defense1354% (116)34% (3) - - - - - - 17 (5).07 (10)1.8 (118)40% (1)26% (18).16 (11)7% (24)2.3 (125)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
WEB Defense10%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
JMU Offense1348% (79)40% (87)17.829.3215.97.412.228 (15)4 (1).18 (99)1.5 (103)31% (61)29% (95).26 (95)4% (18)2.1 (38)

Weber State's Power Ratings
Weber State's Power Rating: NR
Weber State's Offense Rating: NR
Weber State's Defense Rating: NR
2025 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Weber State's 2025 Expected Record: -
Weber State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Weber State's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Weber State's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Big Sky Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76

Power Ratings Matchup
Weber State:    James Madison: 9.515

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Weber State:    James Madison: 12.3




James Madison's Power Ratings
James Madison's Power Rating: 9.515  #59
James Madison's Offense Rating: 13.81  #63
James Madison's Defense Rating: 12.08  #56
2025 Talent Rating: 482.00  #120
Blue Chip Ratio: 2  #79
James Madison's 2025 Expected Record: 12.1 - 1.9
James Madison's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 12.3  #27
James Madison's Offense SP+ Rating: 34.9  #18
James Madison's Defense SP+ Rating: 21.4  #39

Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 564.29
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76


Weber State Scoring
Offense: 6.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 6.5
Defense: 46.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 46.5

Weber State's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread: 0 - 2 - 0
Over/Under Record: 1 - 1
Record on Road: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 0 - 2 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 0 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
James Madison 32
Weber State 23

Projected Total Points: 55
James Madison Scoring
Offense: 37.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 40
Defense: 18.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 15

James Madison's 2025 Record
Record: 12 - 2
Record vs Spread: 9 - 5 - 0
Over/Under Record: 7 - 7
Record at home: 7 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 4 - 3 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202508/30James Madison45Weber State10James Madison -26.5James Madison54.5Over
TeamWinsCoversO/U
James Madison111 Overs
Weber State000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 01 - 01 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 10 - 10 - 00 - 1

(#) WEB at (#59) JMU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatWEBJMU
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNR #59
SP+SP+NR #27
Perf GradeGradeNR #10
OffenseOffNR #32
DefenseDefNR #9
Spec TeamsSTNR #50
TalentTalNR #120
Blue ChipsBC%NR #79
James Madison Notes
(12/6) Sun Belt champs, beat Troy. Could be CFP bound?
(12/5) Hiring Billy Napier (UF) after Chesney took UCLA job
(12/4) Only its 4th FBS season & could make CFP. Incredible
(12/3) HC Bob Chesney has taken UCLA job, will coach '25
(10/29) Just murdering SBC, very much a G5 CFP threat
(10/22) Leads CFB in Defensive Success Rate, Off Good
(10/21) Off shredded ODU for 624, 311 rushing, 12-16 on 3rd
(9/20) Good W @ Liberty, Def incredible. Run Off good
(9/5) QB Barnett holds too long, not pocket aware
(9/5) Def front 7 dominant. Shut down Louisville
(9/2) QB Barnett started opener, Run Off mauled FCS
(8/25) QB Barnett cleared to play, is a top SBC QB
James Madison Injury Report
Weber State on Offense
CategoryCat
WEB OffJMU Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNR #9
SuccessSucNR #1
ExplosiveExpNR #125
PPAPPANR #4
PowerPwrNR #56
SP+SP+NR #39
Pts POPPONR #53
HavocHavNR #8
Weber State Run Game
CategoryCat
WEB OffJMU Def
Run GameRunNR #9
Run SuccessRSucNR #5
Run ExplRExpNR #106
PPAExpNR #14
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNR #5
Stuff RateStuffNR #9
TackleTak -  #20
Weber State Pass Game
CategoryCat
WEB OffJMU Def
Pass GamePassNR #11
Pass SuccessPSucNR #3
Pass ExplPExlNR #118
PPAExpNR #10
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNR #19
F7 HavocF7NR #15
DB HavocDBNR #24
James Madison on Offense
Run heavy Offense 58%, Pass: 40%
CategoryCatJMU OffWEB Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerf #32NR
SuccessSuc #61NR
ExplosiveExp #104NR
PPAPPA #88NR
PowerPwr #63NR
SP+SP+ #18NR
Pts POPPO #66NR
HavocHav #35NR
James Madison Run Game
Run heavy Offense 58%, Pass: 40%
CategoryCat
JMU OffWEB Def
Run GameRun #8NR
Run SuccessRSuc #29NR
Run ExplRExp #58NR
PPAExp #45NR
Run BlockR Blk #20 -
OL YdsOLY #30NR
Stuff RateStuff #33NR
TackleTak - NR
James Madison Pass Game
Run heavy Offense 58%, Pass: 40%
CategoryCatJMU OffWEB Def
Pass GamePass #96NR
Pass SuccessPSuc #87NR
Pass ExplPExl #103NR
PPAExp #99NR
Pass Block/RushP Blk #43NR
F7 HavocF7 #61NR
DB HavocDB #18NR
Program Comparison
JMU 5 Year Profile: Improving Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Average P4

WEB 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'25 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Bridgeforth Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Rematch from Week 1
James Madison -26.5 (54.5)
James Madison won vs Weber State this year (45-10)

Previous Matchups
James Madison beat Weber State last year (45-10)

  
WEB's OC ()
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Dijon Jennings9914867%831455.6
Jackson Gilkey (Tr)5911551%693496.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Davion Godley9451245.452
Chauncey Sylvester6030545.143
Colter May4925525.236
Spencer Ferguson4323935.650
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Marvin Session32415113.061
Jayleen Record37398310.878
Noah Bennee23264011.530
Kelton Wafer1918809.942

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WEB's DC ()
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
AJ King140000
Mayson Hitchens132001
BJ Carey122000
Koa Hansen110000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Keahnist Thompson82220
Aizik Mahuka72100
Ishaan Daniels71100
Sione Hala (Tr)71101
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tre Parks-Vinson30002
Sione Hala (Tr)71101
Mayson Hitchens132001

JMU's OC Dean Kennedy (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Alonza Barnett21637058%28062387.6
Matthew Sluka (Tr)81173%100329.1
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Wayne Knight207137396.673
Alonza Barnett127589154.658
Jordan Fuller (Tr)8241555.126
Jobi Malary4334948.173
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Landon Ellis (Tr)36624517.362
Nick DeGennaro (Tr)28500517.976
Wayne Knight4039719.957
Jaylan Sanchez (Tr)30396113.280

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JMU's DC Lyle Hemphill (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Trent Hendrick967323
Tyler Brown715105
Jacob Thomas653237
Drew Spinogatti517163
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Sahir West4614774
Xavier Holmes (Tr)317664
Aiden Gobaira (Tr)338530
Trent Hendrick967323
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
DJ Barksdale3630112
Justin Eaglin350008
Elijah Culp (Tr)444017