Sun Belt Conference · 2026

Updated Aug 30, 2026

James Madison schedule

The TailgateNinjas model projects James Madison to finish 9-2 in 2026, the most likely of any record at 31%, averaging 8.8 wins across 11 rated games. Updated August 29, 2026.

Projected record

9-2

31% likely

Expected wins

8.8

11 rated games

Vegas win total

no line posted

Model vs market

Every game

Win probability from our model. Non-FBS opponents aren't rated, so those games show no number.

How the season could end

The chance of each final record, from the per-game probabilities above. Records under 1% are hidden.

  • 9-231%
  • 10-123%
  • 8-323%
  • 7-411%
  • 11-08%
  • 6-53%

Hardest game

at Old Dominion

Week 4 · 54% to win

Easiest game

vs Georgia St

Week 7 · 95% to win

Swing games

Closest to a coin flip — where the season actually gets decided.

San Diego State 63%Old Dominion 54%UConn 79%