
Troy and James Madison Clash in the 2025 Sun Belt Championship: Predictions and Odds
An in-depth analysis of the upcoming Sun Belt Championship game between Troy and James Madison, including key predictions.
The Troy Trojans will face the James Madison Dukes in the Sun Belt Conference Championship Game on Friday. Troy comes off a compelling 28-18 victory against Southern Mississippi, while James Madison secured a stunning 59-10 win over Coastal Carolina last Saturday. The Trojans (8-4, 6-2 Sun Belt West) are aiming for their league-high ninth championship, while the Dukes (11-1, 8-0 Sun Belt East) are looking to clinch their first-ever Sun Belt title.
James Madison’s head coach Bob Chesney will lead his team in this pivotal match before moving to his new role at UCLA. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET from Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, Virginia. According to the latest odds, the Dukes are 23.5-point favorites, and the over/under stands at 46.5 points.
The prediction model indicates that Troy’s Tucker Kilcrease is expected to throw for more than 210 yards and two touchdowns, whereas Alonza Barnett III is projected to achieve three touchdowns with over 240 yards passing. With the model projecting a total of 55 points, the bet on the Over might be worth considering.
To find out more about this compelling matchup and further predictions, check the college football odds and insights shared by the SportsLine model. Visit SportsLine now for the final picks.


