Week 3 · College Football
James Madison vs San Diego State prediction
The TailgateNinjas model gives James Madison a 61% chance to beat San Diego State in this College Football matchup. Updated August 29, 2026.
#33 Sun Belt Conference
James Madison
9% to make the 12
#75 Mountain West Conference
San Diego State
2% to make the 12
The model's read
James Madison is the pick by 4.5, but it's live — 61% on the model.
James Madison
61%
to win
San Diego State
39%
to win
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2025 efficiency · ranksJames MadisonSan Diego StateNational ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.
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