The Golden Eagles will play the Dukes on Saturday, October 26th, 2024. The matchup takes place at Bridgeforth Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 9 matchup at 3:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now the back half of the 2024 college football season, as we begin looking towards the annual bowl games and college football playoffs. Week 9 action features a matchup between Southern Miss and James Madison, kicking off at Bridgeforth Stadium on Saturday, October 26th, 2024. Have a look at the following season performance stats to better handicap this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Southern Miss has a 95.00 conference power ranking for the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for James Madison is 99.00.
- Away Southern Miss - As Week 9 looms, Southern Miss currently has a 0-3 record as an away team for the 2024 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the Sun Belt Conference for away team wins. Remember that a team's overall record and schedule strength will affect whether or not they make a bowl game or the playoffs.
- Home James Madison - James Madison has a 3-0 record as a home team as they approach Week 9. They currently rank 2nd in the Sun Belt Conference for home team wins. Continue monitoring their performance to see if they have a shot at a postseason bowl game or playoff berth.
- Points Scored - For the 2024 season, Southern Miss ranks 7th (128) in the Sun Belt Conference, with James Madison currently ranking 1st (248) for points scored in the Sun Belt Conference.
- Points Against - Southern Miss stands 1st (239) in the Sun Belt Conference for points scored by opponents in the 2024 college football season. James Madison sits at 7th (126) in the Sun Belt Conference for points against them heading into Week 9 of the 2024 season.
- Team Records - Southern Miss has a 1-6 overall record for the 2024 regular season, with James Madison currently 5-2 for the 2024 college football regular season.
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Get ready for a wild showdown as Southern Miss battles James Madison on Saturday!
Bridgeforth Stadium will be rocking for this crucial Week 9 matchup.
Southern Miss comes in with a Power Ranking of 95.00, but James Madison is at 99.00.
The Golden Eagles are 1-6 while the Dukes boast a 5-2 record.
Place a bet on this college football game at BetMGM or BetRivers and see this matchup's prop bets below. Compare each sportsbook's point spread, total, and moneyline before kickoff!
Best Golden Eagles at Dukes Odds
| Underdog Southern Miss | Favorite James Madison |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Southern Miss | Favorite James Madison |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
James Madison is a -24.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Southern Miss is a +24.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 54.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 54.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
James Madison is a -3000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Southern Miss is a +1300 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Southern Miss
James Madison
10/26/24 3:30pm EDT | +24.5 -110-24.5 -110 |
Underdog Southern Miss - Southern Miss bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +24.5 Southern Miss underdog bet wins if they lose by 24 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 25 or more.
Favorite James Madison - James Madison bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -24.5 James Madison favorite bet wins if they win by 25 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 24 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Southern Miss at James Madison Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Southern Miss
James Madison
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/26/24 3:30pm EDT | +575-1600+10000Bet |
Southern Miss
James Madison
Game to Overtime
10/26/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes +2800No -10000Bet |
Southern Miss
James Madison
Both Teams Score 10+
10/26/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes -300No +220Bet |
Southern Miss
James Madison
Both Teams Score 20+
10/26/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes +210No -275Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Southern Miss
James Madison
Both Teams Score 30+
10/26/24 3:30pm EDT | Yes +1150No -5000Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Sun Belt East | |||||||||
| James Madison | 1-2 | 0.333 | 5 | 2 | 248 | 126 | 3-0 | 2-2 | L1 |
| Sun Belt West | |||||||||
| Southern Miss | 0-3 | 0.000 | 1 | 6 | 128 | 239 | 1-3 | 0-3 | L5 |
Southern Miss & James Madison Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Southern Miss Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Southern Miss YR: futures available
James Madison Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| James Madison |
Southern Miss & James Madison Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Southern Miss vs Kentucky | UK 31, USM 0 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Southeastern Louisiana vs Southern Miss | USM 35, SELA 10 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | South Florida Stars vs Southern Miss | USF 49, USM 24 Saturday, September 14th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | Southern Miss vs Jacksonville State | JVST 44, USM 7 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 6 | Louisiana vs Southern Miss | UL 23, USM 13 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Southern Miss vs Louisiana-Monroe | ULM 38, USM 21 Saturday, October 12th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | Arkansas State vs Southern Miss | ARST 44, USM 28 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Southern Miss vs James Madison | Saturday, October 26th, 2024 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Marshall vs Southern Miss | Saturday, November 9th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Southern Miss vs Texas State | Saturday, November 16th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | South Alabama vs Southern Miss | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Southern Miss vs Troy | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | James Madison vs Charlotte | JMU 30, CLT 7 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | Gardner-Webb vs James Madison | JMU 13, GWEB 6 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 4 | James Madison vs North Carolina | JMU 70, UNC 50 Saturday, September 21st, 2024 |
| Week 5 | Ball State vs James Madison | JMU 63, BALL 7 Saturday, September 28th, 2024 |
| Week 6 | James Madison vs Louisiana-Monroe | ULM 21, JMU 19 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 |
| Week 7 | Coastal Carolina vs James Madison | JMU 39, CCU 7 Thursday, October 10th, 2024 |
| Week 8 | James Madison vs Georgia Southern | GASO 28, JMU 14 Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
| Week 9 | Southern Miss vs James Madison | Saturday, October 26th, 2024 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Georgia State vs James Madison | Saturday, November 9th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | James Madison vs Old Dominion | Saturday, November 16th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | James Madison vs Appalachian State | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Marshall vs James Madison | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Southern Miss vs James Madison College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 26th, 2024 at 3:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Southern Miss vs James Madison Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Southern Miss vs James Madison Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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