Appalachian State vs James Madison Prediction and Pick, Week 12
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Appalachian State vs James Madison Prediction: Trends
- Nine of the previous thirteen games that Appalachian State has played have had the total go UNDER.
- In its last seven games, Appalachian State has a record of 2-5 in single-score competition.
- Overall, Appalachian State has a record of 1-7 on the road in its last eight games.
- In their last six games versus a team from the Sun Belt league, Appalachian State has a record of 1-5 in terms of points scored.
- During the last eight games that Appalachian State has played against opponents from the East Division, the total has been UNDER in six of those games.
- In the five most recent games that Appalachian State has played in the month of November, the total has been under.
- When playing as the underdog, Appalachian State has a record of 4-2 against the spread in its last six games.
- The over/under record for James Madison’s previous ten games is 7-3.
- Every single one of James Madison’s last 18 games has resulted with the total going UNDER.
- James Madison has won all seven of its most recent games by a score of 7-0.
- In its previous ten games played at home, James Madison has a winning record of 9-1 against the spread.
- In its last six games versus a team from the Sun Belt conference, James Madison has a perfect record of 6-0 in the Sun Belt.
- Over the course of its previous six games against teams from the East Division, James Madison has a record of 2-4 against the spread.
- Eight out of James Madison’s eleven most recent games played in November have resulted in the total going over.
- Four out of the last six games that James Madison has played on a Saturday have resulted in the total going UNDER.
- When playing as the favorite, James Madison has a record of 6-3 against the spread in its last nine games.
Appalachian State vs James Madison Prediction
Now we have the Appalachian State vs James Madison Prediction for both teams.
This Sun Belt showdown between Appalachian State and James Madison in Week 12 is one of the more intriguing late-season matchups on the schedule. Both teams enter this game trending in opposite directions, and the numbers tell an even deeper story about how this battle could unfold. Appalachian State has struggled mightily on the road and in close games, holding just a 1-7 road record in its last eight and a 2-5 mark in one-score contests. On the flip side, James Madison has been one of the most consistent and dominant programs in the conference, boasting a perfect 7-0 run in its last seven games and a 9-1 record against the spread in its last ten home matchups. The total has been a key factor for both sides—Appalachian State tends to hit the UNDER often, while JMU’s games have more frequently leaned OVER this season. The history between these two teams also adds drama; App State pulled off an upset last season, winning 26-23 in Harrisonburg as a double-digit underdog. Now, JMU will be looking for payback with a playoff-caliber defense and one of the most balanced offensive units in the conference.
Appalachian State enters this contest with a mixed identity. Their offense, while ranking 16th nationally in passing yards (288.2 per game), has struggled to find balance and sustain drives, holding the ball for under 30 minutes per game and producing only 127.4 rushing yards on average. Quarterback play has been the focal point, as the Mountaineers rely heavily on the aerial attack to stay competitive. However, the lack of protection—averaging over two sacks per game—and costly turnovers have hurt them in crucial moments. Defensively, App State has not been able to stop much through the air, ranking 129th in passing defense and allowing over 271 yards per game. Their rush defense is solid, giving up only 117 yards per outing, but that may not be enough against a JMU squad that pounds the rock with authority. Appalachian State has shown flashes of competitiveness, especially when playing as an underdog (4-2 ATS in their last six in that role), but their inability to close out games and consistent struggles in the fourth quarter could spell trouble in this matchup.
James Madison, meanwhile, continues to look like one of the premier Group of Five programs in college football. The Dukes’ balance and physicality on both sides of the ball make them a nightmare matchup for most teams. Their defense has been elite, ranking 12th nationally in points allowed (16.9 per game) and 11th in rushing yards allowed (under 99 per game). Offensively, they’re averaging nearly 35 points per game, fueled by a powerful ground attack that ranks 7th in the nation with 232.4 rushing yards per contest. This team controls tempo, dominates time of possession, and has been incredibly efficient, averaging 6.2 yards per play while holding opponents to just 4.4. JMU’s dominance in the trenches has allowed them to win comfortably in recent weeks, including a 52-20 rout of Texas State and a 63-27 blowout of Old Dominion. The Dukes have been nearly unbeatable at home and should be fired up to avenge last season’s loss to the Mountaineers. Expect their defense to clamp down on App State’s passing game while the offense methodically wears down the Mountaineers on the ground.
✅ Our CFB Week 12 Pick: JAMES MADISON
Appalachian State vs James Madison Prediction: Head to Head
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11/23/24
|
@APP
|
APP 34-20
|
APP+7.0
|
U60.5
|
APP+210
|
|
11/18/23
|
@JM
|
APP 26-23
|
JM-11.5
|
U56
|
JM-520
|
|
9/24/22
|
@APP
|
JM 32-28
|
APP-10.0
|
O57
|
APP-400
|
Appalachian State vs James Madison Prediction: App State Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11/06/25
|
GSO
|
L 25-23
|
L-4.5
|
U60.5
|
L-188
|
|
10/25/25
|
@ODU
|
L 24-21
|
W+13.5
|
U58.5
|
L+360
|
|
10/18/25
|
CC
|
L 45-37
|
L-8.5
|
O48.5
|
L-440
|
|
10/11/25
|
@GST
|
W 41-20
|
W-4.5
|
O54.5
|
W-134
|
|
10/04/25
|
ORS
|
W 27-23
|
W-1.5
|
U55.5
|
W-114
|
|
9/27/25
|
@BOISE
|
L 47-14
|
L+17.5
|
O59.5
|
L+550
|
|
9/13/25
|
@USM
|
L 38-22
|
L-5.5
|
O50.5
|
L-118
|
|
9/06/25
|
|
W 20-13
|
L-30.5
|
U52.5
|
W-10000
|
|
8/29/25
|
@CHA
|
W 34-11
|
W-8.5
|
U53.5
|
W-310
|
|
11/30/24
|
@GSO
|
L 29-20
|
L+3.0
|
U62.5
|
L+108
|
Appalachian State vs James Madison Prediction: James Madison Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11/08/25
|
@MSH
|
W 35-23
|
L-13.5
|
O56.5
|
W-490
|
|
10/28/25
|
@TXST
|
W 52-20
|
W-7.0
|
O60.5
|
W-320
|
|
10/18/25
|
ODU
|
W 63-27
|
W+1.5
|
O50.5
|
W-108
|
|
10/11/25
|
ULL
|
W 24-14
|
L-17.5
|
U48.5
|
W-1000
|
|
10/04/25
|
@GST
|
W 14-7
|
L-17.5
|
U52.5
|
W-900
|
|
9/27/25
|
GSO
|
W 35-10
|
W-12.5
|
U52.5
|
W-630
|
|
9/20/25
|
@LIB
|
W 31-13
|
W-10.5
|
U49.5
|
W-205
|
|
9/05/25
|
@LOU
|
L 28-14
|
W+14.5
|
U54.5
|
L+520
|
|
8/30/25
|
WBS
|
W 45-10
|
W-21.5
|
O54.5
|
W-2100
|
|
12/18/24
|
WKY
|
W 27-17
|
W-3.0
|
U53
|
W-148
|
Appalachian State vs James Madison Prediction: App State Offense
Overall
| APP Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | JAMES Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.56 | 76 | Points Scored | 12 | 16.89 |
| 288.22 | 16 | Passing Yards | 14 | 170.56 |
| 127.44 | 101 | Rushing Yards | 11 | 98.89 |
| 29:02 | 96 | Time on Field | 2 | 25:38 |
| 73.56 | 12 | Number of Plays | 15 | 60.56 |
| 5.65 | 69 | Yards Per Play | 8 | 4.45 |
Scoring
| APP Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | JAMES Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.56 | 76 | Points Scored | 12 | 16.89 |
| 6.56 | 56 | First Quarter | 29 | 3.33 |
| 6.00 | 109 | Second Quarter | 91 | 8.44 |
| 8.22 | 24 | Third Quarter | 20 | 3.22 |
| 5.78 | 86 | Fourth Quarter | 1 | 1.89 |
Passing
| APP Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | JAMES Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 288.22 | 16 | Passing Yards | 14 | 170.56 |
| 41.78 | 6 | Pass Attempts | 27 | 27.44 |
| 24.89 | 11 | Pass Completions | 4 | 14.22 |
| 2.56 | 111 | Sacks | 28 | 2.56 |
| 14.56 | 43 | Sack Yards | 93 | 15.89 |
| 11.58 | 73 | Yards Per Pass | 93 | 11.99 |
Rushing
| APP Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | JAMES Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127.44 | 101 | Rushing Yards | 11 | 98.89 |
| 31.78 | 111 | Rush Attempts | 40 | 33.11 |
| 4.01 | 87 | Yards Per Rush | 12 | 2.99 |
Turn Overs
| APP Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | JAMES Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.11 | 122 | Interceptions | 34 | 1.00 |
| 1.22 | 85 | Fumbles | 117 | 0.67 |
| 0.67 | 96 | Fumbles Lost | 119 | 0.22 |
| 1.78 | 117 | Total Turnovers | 70 | 1.22 |
| 7.22 | 107 | Penalties | 94 | 5.56 |
| 70.11 | 128 | Penalty Yards | 101 | 44.89 |
Drives & Special Teams
| APP Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | JAMES Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29:02 | 96 | Time on Field | 2 | 25:38 |
| 73.56 | 12 | Number of Plays | 15 | 60.56 |
| 5.65 | 69 | Yards Per Play | 8 | 4.45 |
| 3.78 | 55 | Punts | 6 | 6.22 |
| 42.86 | 71 | Punt Average | 7 | 39.20 |
| 74.22 | 23 | Return Yards | 60 | 45.00 |
Appalachian State vs James Madison Prediction: James Madison Offense
Overall
| APP Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | JAMES Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.33 | 90 | Points Scored | 23 | 34.78 |
| 271.22 | 129 | Passing Yards | 92 | 206.00 |
| 117.22 | 32 | Rushing Yards | 7 | 232.44 |
| 30:57 | 97 | Time on Field | 3 | 34:21 |
| 70.11 | 109 | Number of Plays | 28 | 70.56 |
| 5.54 | 73 | Yards Per Play | 34 | 6.21 |
Scoring
| APP Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | JAMES Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.33 | 90 | Points Scored | 23 | 34.78 |
| 5.56 | 71 | First Quarter | 40 | 7.33 |
| 6.67 | 55 | Second Quarter | 56 | 9.33 |
| 7.56 | 116 | Third Quarter | 7 | 10.44 |
| 7.56 | 103 | Fourth Quarter | 50 | 7.67 |
Passing
| APP Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | JAMES Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271.22 | 129 | Passing Yards | 92 | 206.00 |
| 36.44 | 130 | Pass Attempts | 117 | 26.22 |
| 22.56 | 125 | Pass Completions | 114 | 16.00 |
| 2.22 | 45 | Sacks | 38 | 1.44 |
| 16.00 | 94 | Sack Yards | 101 | 8.78 |
| 12.02 | 97 | Yards Per Pass | 28 | 12.88 |
Rushing
| APP Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | JAMES Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117.22 | 32 | Rushing Yards | 7 | 232.44 |
| 33.67 | 49 | Rush Attempts | 9 | 44.33 |
| 3.48 | 29 | Yards Per Rush | 19 | 5.24 |
Turn Overs
| APP Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | JAMES Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 31 | Interceptions | 53 | 0.67 |
| 1.33 | 30 | Fumbles | 15 | 0.67 |
| 0.22 | 114 | Fumbles Lost | 79 | 0.56 |
| 1.22 | 65 | Total Turnovers | 66 | 1.22 |
| 5.11 | 103 | Penalties | 114 | 7.44 |
| 47.89 | 92 | Penalty Yards | 126 | 69.33 |
Drives & Special Teams
| APP Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | JAMES Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30:57 | 97 | Time on Field | 3 | 34:21 |
| 70.11 | 109 | Number of Plays | 28 | 70.56 |
| 5.54 | 73 | Yards Per Play | 34 | 6.21 |
| 4.11 | 83 | Punts | 40 | 3.44 |
| 45.07 | 126 | Punt Average | 130 | 38.79 |
| 49.78 | 75 | Return Yards | 48 | 64.00 |
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