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James Madison at San Diego State — 2026

Week 3 · 2026-09-20T02:00:00.000Z

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Non-conference game · San Diego State entered as the listed favorite

James Madison

Strength Rank #11 · Team Strength 93/100 · Elite

Strength Rank#11
Team Strength93/100
Schedule Strength67

Pregame advanced profile

Offensive Efficiency74
Defensive Efficiency93
Rushing Success79
Passing Success12
Explosiveness61
Havoc30
Finishing Drives82

2-0 through 2 prior games · 53.5 PPG · 8.0 allowed

San Diego State

Strength Rank #70 · Team Strength 50/100 · Above Average

Strength Rank#70
Team Strength50/100
Schedule Strength20

Pregame advanced profile

Offensive Efficiency16
Defensive Efficiency40
Rushing Success29
Passing Success1
Explosiveness38
Havoc3
Finishing Drives68

1-1 through 2 prior games · 31.5 PPG · 24.0 allowed

Pregame market

Spread: -3.0 · O/U: 46.5 · San Diego State ML: -135.0 · James Madison ML: 114.0

FINAL RESULT

James Madison 26, San Diego State 13

ATS: away_cover · Total result: under

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