Troy vs James Madison Prediction, Picks & Odds (Week 9)
Thu, Oct 29, 7:30 PM ET
Why we pick this side
This season, Troy is 2-2 with 85 points for and 86 against; James Madison is 4-0 with 179 points for and 49 against.
Troy is 2-3 in its last 5, averaging 19.6 scored and 20.6 allowed; most recently losing to Utah State 10-21 on September 26, 2026. James Madison is 4-1 in its last 5, averaging 42.6 scored and 20.0 allowed; most recently beating Old Dominion 46-20 on September 26, 2026.
These teams have met once in our results history, on December 5, 2025: Troy 14, James Madison 31.
Injury report: Troy lists 3 (Fabian Rogosch, Injured; Jackson Worley, Injured; Will Norman, Injured); James Madison lists 4 (JC Evans, Injured; Za'Ron Collins, Injured; Lathan Croley, Injured; more below).
Injuries
Troy
- Fabian Rogosch: Injured, Leg
- Jackson Worley: Injured, Undisclosed
- Will Norman: Injured, Undisclosed
James Madison
- JC Evans: Injured, Wrist
- Za'Ron Collins: Injured, Undisclosed
- Lathan Croley: Injured, Undisclosed
- Damier Minkah: Injured, Wrist
Recent form
Troy
- September 26, 2026: L 10-21 at Utah State
- September 19, 2026: L 17-27 at Missouri
- September 12, 2026: W 34-17 vs Alabama State
- September 5, 2026: W 24-21 vs Sam Houston
- December 16, 2025: L 13-17 at Jacksonville State
James Madison
- September 26, 2026: W 46-20 at Old Dominion
- September 19, 2026: W 26-13 at San Diego State
- September 12, 2026: W 87-3 vs Wagner
- September 5, 2026: W 20-13 vs Liberty
- December 20, 2025: L 34-51 at Oregon
Head to head
- December 5, 2025: Troy 14, James Madison 31