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James Madison

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James Madison

Sun Belt | 2026

Projected Wins

7.6

Model Profile

#65

JP+ Rank

#73

Off Adj

#38

Def Adj

Overall

+1.6

Offense

-0.4

Defense

+2.5

Win Total Context

8.5

Market

7.6

JP+

8.4

SP+

Bowl Path93%
Fast Start22%
Collapse Risk21%

Path Shape

Cliff risk

22% to start 5-1 or better. Bowl path 93%. Collapse risk 21% (6 or fewer wins). Schedule is back-loaded by -0.5 wins through the first six. Biggest shift Wk3: 98% to 33%.

Sun Belt Win Totals

TeamJP+MktSP+
James Madison7.68.58.4
Marshall7.47.57.7
Arkansas State7.35.57.0
Louisiana6.87.57.7
Appalachian State6.75.56.0
Troy6.66.57.4
Old Dominion6.47.57.2
Louisiana Tech6.35.56.2
Georgia Southern6.14.55.7
South Alabama5.75.55.5
Coastal Carolina5.04.54.9
Southern Miss4.83.52.6