App State Mountaineers defeat James Madison Dukes 34-31: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · NCAAF · James Madison Dukes 31, App State Mountaineers 34
App State Mountaineers defeated James Madison Dukes 34-31 in overtime Thursday at Kidd Brewer Stadium. The Mountaineers covered the +12.5 spread and the game went over 56.5, finishing at 65 points.
James Madison Dukes vs. App State Mountaineers final score and game recap
James Madison led 7-0 after the first quarter and 14-10 at halftime. The Dukes extended their advantage to 21-13 by the end of the third quarter. The teams were tied 31-31 after regulation. App State scored 3 points in overtime to win 34-31.
Camden Coleman led James Madison with 22-of-39 passing for 232 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Braeden Wisloski caught two passes for 84 yards, including a touchdown. For App State, Malachi Singleton completed 26-of-40 for 271 yards and two touchdowns without a turnover. Jaquari Lewis rushed 13 times for 74 yards.
Who covered the spread in James Madison Dukes vs. App State Mountaineers?
App State covered as a +12.5 underdog, winning outright by three points. The spread opened at +10.5 and closed at +12.5, with two points of money shifting toward James Madison.
Did James Madison Dukes vs. App State Mountaineers go over or under the total?
The game went over 56.5, finishing at 65 points—an over by 8.5. The first half produced 24 points, the fourth quarter 28, and overtime three.
How did AiQ's James Madison Dukes vs. App State Mountaineers predictions do?
AiQ went 0-1 on this contest.
- Moneyline: Picked James Madison Dukes at -475 (81% confidence) – LOSS (-$100 on a $100 bet).
AiQ favored James Madison but missed the upset. The model's moneyline price of -485 carried -2.1% expected value; the market's 81% implied probability matched AiQ's calibrated estimate, but the underdog won outright.
James Madison Dukes vs. App State Mountaineers game prop results: first quarter, first half and team totals
- First-quarter moneyline: James Madison Dukes won the quarter, paying -245.
- First-half moneyline: James Madison Dukes won the half, paying -325.
- First-half total 29.5: Under hit, with 24 points scored, paying -110.
- First-quarter total 12.5: Under hit, with 7 points scored, paying -110.
- First-half spread: App State Mountaineers +7 covered, paying -112.
- James Madison Dukes team total 34.5: Under hit, they finished with 31, paying -108.
- App State Mountaineers team total 21.5: Over hit, they finished with 34, paying -113.
James Madison Dukes vs. App State Mountaineers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline was James Madison Dukes -475 and App State Mountaineers +360, implying a 79% win probability for the Dukes and 21% for the Mountaineers after removing the 4.3% vig. The Mountaineers' upset at +360 turned a $100 wager into $360 profit. Late money moved two points toward James Madison, yet the underdog covered.
James Madison Dukes and App State Mountaineers betting trends: 2026 season
James Madison Dukes sit at 7-1 overall, 4-0 at home and 3-1 away/neutral. They are 5-2 against the spread in seven games with a recorded closing spread and 5-3 over/under in eight games with a recorded total. Their last five results: L, W, W, W, W.
App State Mountaineers are 5-2 overall, 3-1 at home and 2-1 away/neutral. They stand 5-2 against the spread in seven games with a closing spread and 4-3 over/under in seven games with a recorded total. Their last five results: W, W, L, L, W, giving them a two-game winning streak.
What's next for James Madison Dukes and App State Mountaineers?
James Madison Dukes will host the Troy Trojans on Thursday, October 29. App State Mountaineers travel to face the Georgia Southern Eagles on Saturday, October 31.