Sat, Nov 29 2025
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Week 14
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🏟 Brooks Stadium
Conway, SC
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Turf
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9,214 cap
James Madison✈ 320 miSame TZ
Matchup Prediction
James Madison
has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor
James Madison entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
James Madison wins
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
James Madison wins
Solid
Vegas Spread
James Madison -24.0
O/U 54.5
Bovada
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → James Madison
· 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
↓ See full breakdown
James Madison 2025 Schedule
James Madison's 2025 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/30 | James Madison vs Weber State | -26.5W45–10 | 54.5 | W45–10 | O | Y |
| Fri 9/5 | James Madison at Louisville | +15.0L14–28 | 57.0 | L14–28 | U | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 9/20 | James Madison at Liberty | -7.5W31–13 | 46.5 | W31–13 | U | Y |
| Sat 9/27 | James Madison vs Georgia Southern | -14.5W35–10 | 54.5 | W35–10 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/4 | James Madison at Georgia State | -19.5W14–7 | 52.5 | W14–7 | U | N |
| Sat 10/11 | James Madison vs Louisiana | -18.5W24–14 | 44.5 | W24–14 | U | N |
| Sat 10/18 | James Madison vs Old Dominion | -3.0W63–27 | 47.5 | W63–27 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Tue 10/28 | James Madison at Texas State | -7.5W52–20 | 55.5 | W52–20 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/8 | James Madison at Marshall | -13.5W35–23 | 53.5 | W35–23 | O | N |
| Sat 11/15 | James Madison vs App State | -21.0W58–10 | 53.5 | W58–10 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/22 | James Madison vs Washington State | -15.0W24–20 | 44.5 | W24–20 | U | N |
| Sat 11/29 | James Madison at Coastal Carolina | -24.0W59–10 | 54.5 | W59–10 | O | Y |
| Fri 12/5 | James Madison vs Troy | -24.5W31–14 | 47.5 | W31–14 | U | N |
| Sat 12/20 | James Madison at Oregon | +22.5L34–51 | 47.5 | L34–51 | O | Y |
Coastal Carolina 2025 Schedule
Coastal Carolina's 2025 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8/30 | Coastal Carolina at Virginia | +12.5L7–48 | 57.5 | L7–48 | U | N |
| Sat 9/6 | Coastal Carolina vs Charleston Southern | -28.5W13–0 | 49.0 | W13–0 | U | N |
| Sat 9/13 | Coastal Carolina vs East Carolina | +7.0L0–38 | 58.0 | L0–38 | U | N |
| Sat 9/20 | Coastal Carolina at South Alabama | +14.5W38–20 | 51.5 | W38–20 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/4 | Coastal Carolina at Old Dominion | +18.5L7–47 | 53.5 | L7–47 | O | N |
| Sat 10/11 | Coastal Carolina vs UL Monroe | +3.0W23–8 | 46.5 | W23–8 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/18 | Coastal Carolina at App State | +10.5W45–37 | 48.5 | W45–37 | O | Y |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Thu 10/30 | Coastal Carolina vs Marshall | +7.5W44–27 | 55.5 | W44–27 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/8 | Coastal Carolina vs Georgia State | -7.0W40–27 | 56.5 | W40–27 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/15 | Coastal Carolina at Georgia Southern | +3.0L40–45 | 59.5 | L40–45 | O | N |
| Sat 11/22 | Coastal Carolina at South Carolina | +24.0L7–51 | 50.0 | L7–51 | O | N |
| Sat 11/29 | Coastal Carolina vs James Madison | +24.0L10–59 | 54.5 | L10–59 | O | N |
| Tue 12/30 | Coastal Carolina vs Louisiana Tech | +10.0L14–23 | 51.0 | L14–23 | U | Y |
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) ·
2025 season
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ James Madison
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ James Madison
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ James Madison
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season ·
Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences
Who builds scoring momentum?
James Madison Edge
James Madison +0.60
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 10 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance
Who controls games start to finish?
James Madison Edge
James Madison +24.6
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 11 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season
Both metrics agree on James Madison with a large edge. Historically, dominant teams like this are fully priced into the spread — the agreed-upon team covers just 50.2% of the time. The metrics predict game control better than they beat the number.
ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.
Coaching Matchup
James Madison
Bob Chesney #1
8–4 (67%)
· Yr 2 at school
OC
Dean Kennedy
Yr 2
#1
DC
Lyle Hemphill
Yr 2
#1
Coastal Carolina
Tim Beck* #1
14–11 (56%)
· Yr 3 at school
OC
Tim Beck*
Yr 1
#1
DC
Craig Naivar
Yr 3
#1
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games. ✓
Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself ✓
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games. ✓
Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set. ✗
Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself ✓

