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No. 21 James Madison plays Washington State

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Washington State (5-5) at No. 21 James Madison (9-1)

Date & Time: Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. EST
Location: James Madison University

Betting Odds

Opening Line: James Madison by 13.5
Against the Spread Records: James Madison 7-3, Washington State 6-4

How to Watch

ESPN+

Key Stats

James Madison Offense

  • Overall: 457.3 yards per game (19th in FBS)
  • Passing: 215.7 yards per game (83rd)
  • Rushing: 241.6 yards per game (7th)
  • Scoring: 37.1 points per game (14th)

James Madison Defense

  • Overall: 257.1 yards per game (5th in FBS)
  • Passing: 168 yards per game (13th)
  • Rushing: 89.1 yards per game (7th)
  • Scoring: 16.2 points per game (11th)

Washington State Offense

  • Overall: 309.9 yards per game (119th in FBS)
  • Passing: 199.4 yards per game (96th)
  • Rushing: 110.5 yards per game (119th)
  • Scoring: 20.7 points per game (115th)

Washington State Defense

  • Overall: 304.1 yards per game (18th in FBS)
  • Passing: 168.9 yards per game (14th)
  • Rushing: 135.2 yards per game (49th)
  • Scoring: 21 points per game (34th)

Additional Team Stats

  • Washington State ranks 102nd in third down conversion percentage, converting 35.9% of the time.
  • James Madison’s defense ranks 10th, allowing opponents to convert only 30.2% on third downs.
  • Turnover margin: Washington State is 123rd in FBS with a -9 turnover margin, while James Madison ranks 67th with an even turnover margin.
  • Penalties: James Madison averages 69.8 penalty yards per game (132nd in FBS), compared to Washington State’s 53.5 yards per game (64th).
  • Time of possession: James Madison is 2nd in FBS averaging 35:09 per game; Washington State ranks 18th with 32:11.

Team Leaders

James Madison

  • Passing: Alonza Barnett III – 2,089 yards, 16 TDs, 5 INTs, 61.6% completion
  • Rushing: Wayne Knight – 840 yards on 136 carries, 7 TDs
  • Receiving: Landon Ellis – 532 yards on 32 catches, 5 TDs

Washington State

  • Passing: Zevi Eckhaus – 1,390 yards, 10 TDs, 8 INTs, 64.0% completion
  • Rushing: Kirby Vorhees – 473 yards on 105 carries, 4 TDs
  • Receiving: Josh Meredith – 588 yards on 44 catches, 3 TDs

Last Game Recap

James Madison: James Madison dominated Appalachian State with a 58-10 victory on Saturday, Nov. 15. Alonza Barnett III led the offense, completing 22-of-35 passes for 303 yards with no passing touchdowns and one interception. He also rushed 11 times for no yards but scored two rushing touchdowns. Jobadiah Malary carried the ball eight times for 105 yards and scored three touchdowns. Jaylan Sanchez contributed with 69 yards on two receptions.

Washington State: Washington State earned a 28-3 victory over Louisiana Tech on Saturday, Nov. 15. Quarterback Zevi Eckhaus completed 17-of-25 passes for 146 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions. He also ran 11 times for 56 yards and scored two rushing touchdowns. Kirby Vorhees had 76 rushing yards on 16 carries and added one rushing touchdown plus two receptions for 12 yards. Josh Meredith recorded 70 yards on five catches with one touchdown.

Next Game

  • James Madison: Travels to Coastal Carolina on Nov. 29.
  • Washington State: Hosts Oregon State on Nov. 29.

By The Associated Press

https://mymotherlode.com/sports/college-sports-general-news/10195329/no-21-james-madison-plays-washington-state.html

No. 7 Oregon hosts No. 17 USC

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**No. 17 USC (8-2) at No. 7 Oregon (9-1), Nov. 22 at 3:30 p.m. EST**

**BetMGM College Football Odds**
Opening Line: Oregon by 13.5
Against the Spread: Oregon 4-5, USC 5-5

**How to Watch:** CBS

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### Key Stats

**Oregon Offense**
– Overall: 475.4 yards per game (11th in FBS)
– Passing: 241.8 yards per game (56th)
– Rushing: 233.6 yards per game (8th)
– Scoring: 39.0 points per game (7th)

**Oregon Defense**
– Overall: 235.4 yards per game (3rd in FBS)
– Passing: 127.3 yards per game (1st)
– Rushing: 108.1 yards per game (20th)
– Scoring: 13.7 points per game (6th)

**USC Offense**
– Overall: 488.9 yards per game (5th in FBS)
– Passing: 298.1 yards per game (10th)
– Rushing: 190.8 yards per game (28th)
– Scoring: 38.2 points per game (10th)

**USC Defense**
– Overall: 344.1 yards per game (47th in FBS)
– Passing: 198.3 yards per game (43rd)
– Rushing: 145.8 yards per game (63rd)
– Scoring: 21.7 points per game (41st)

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Both teams excel on third down conversions. Oregon ranks 14th in the FBS, converting 49.2% of the time, while USC ranks 8th with a 51.7% conversion rate.

On penalties, Oregon averages 41.9 yards per game, ranking 20th in the FBS. However, Oregon’s red zone defense struggles, allowing opponents to score on 94.4% of trips, placing them 132nd in the FBS. In contrast, USC’s red zone offense is highly efficient, ranking 9th and scoring on 94.0% of red zone opportunities.

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### Team Leaders

**Oregon**
– Passing: Dante Moore – 2,190 yards, 21 TDs, 5 INTs, 72.8% completion percentage
– Rushing: Noah Whittington – 623 yards on 76 carries, 5 TDs
– Receiving: Dakorien Moore – 443 yards on 28 catches, 3 TDs

**USC**
– Passing: Jayden Maiava – 2,868 yards, 18 TDs, 6 INTs, 66.8% completion percentage
– Rushing: King Miller – 719 yards on 99 carries, 5 TDs
– Receiving: Makai Lemon – 1,090 yards on 71 catches, 8 TDs

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### Last Game Recap

Oregon defeated Minnesota 42-13 on Friday, Nov. 14. Dante Moore led the Ducks with 306 yards on 27-of-30 passing (90.0%) for two touchdowns and no interceptions. Noah Whittington contributed 72 rushing yards on eight carries and one touchdown, plus two receptions for 10 yards. Kenyon Sadiq added 96 yards on eight catches with one touchdown.

USC won 26-21 over Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 15. Jayden Maiava threw for 254 yards on 23-of-32 passing (71.9%) for one touchdown with no interceptions. King Miller rushed for 83 yards on 19 carries, while Makai Lemon caught 10 passes for 153 yards and one touchdown.

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### Next Games

– Oregon plays at Washington on Nov. 29.
– USC hosts UCLA on Nov. 29.

*By The Associated Press*
https://mymotherlode.com/sports/college-sports-general-news/10193691/no-7-oregon-hosts-no-17-usc.html

No. 8 Georgia Tech and NC State meet in ACC play

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No. 8 Georgia Tech (8-0) at NC State (4-4)

Date & Time: Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. EDT

BetMGM College Football Odds Opening Line: Georgia Tech by 6.5

Against the Spread: Georgia Tech 6-2, NC State 3-5

How to Watch: ESPN2

Key Stats

Georgia Tech Offense

  • Overall: 472.5 yards per game (16th in FBS)
  • Passing: 242.8 yards per game (59th)
  • Rushing: 229.8 yards per game (12th)
  • Scoring: 36.0 points per game (25th)

Georgia Tech Defense

  • Overall: 371.5 yards per game (74th in FBS)
  • Passing: 216.3 yards per game (61st)
  • Rushing: 155.3 yards per game (88th)
  • Scoring: 20.0 points per game (34th)

NC State Offense

  • Overall: 420.5 yards per game (43rd in FBS)
  • Passing: 270.0 yards per game (29th)
  • Rushing: 150.5 yards per game (75th)
  • Scoring: 30.5 points per game (56th)

NC State Defense

  • Overall: 408.0 yards per game (107th in FBS)
  • Passing: 278.0 yards per game (131st)
  • Rushing: 130.0 yards per game (46th)
  • Scoring: 29.9 points per game (105th)

NC State ranks 114th in defensive third down percentage, allowing opponents to convert 43.8% of the time. Conversely, Georgia Tech’s offense is strong on third downs, ranking 16th in the FBS by converting on 50.0% of third downs.

Turnover margin also favors Georgia Tech, as NC State is 114th in the FBS with a -5 turnover margin.

Both teams possess strong red zone offenses. Georgia Tech is 14th in the FBS, scoring on 93.9% of red zone trips, while NC State’s red zone offense ranks 20th at 92.0%.

Team Leaders

Georgia Tech

  • Passing: Haynes King – 1,480 yards, 7 TDs, 1 INT, 72.3% completion rate
  • Rushing: Haynes King – 651 yards on 113 carries, 12 TDs
  • Receiving: Eric Rivers – 313 yards on 29 catches, 1 TD

NC State

  • Passing: CJ Bailey – 2,071 yards, 17 TDs, 7 INTs, 70.2% completion rate
  • Rushing: Daylan Smothers – 825 yards on 120 carries, 6 TDs
  • Receiving: Terrell Anderson – 468 yards on 26 catches, 4 TDs

Last Game Recap

Georgia Tech won 41-16 over Syracuse on Saturday, Oct. 25. Haynes King led the offense with 304 yards on 25-of-31 passing (80.6%) for three touchdowns and no interceptions. He also added 91 rushing yards on 12 carries with two rushing touchdowns. Malachi Hosley contributed 81 yards on eight carries, while Jordan Allen recorded 67 yards on six catches.

NC State fell 53-34 to Pittsburgh on Saturday, Oct. 25. CJ Bailey threw for 225 yards on 24-of-40 attempts (60.0%) with three touchdowns and no interceptions. He also ran six times for 39 yards. Daylan Smothers ran eight times for 86 yards and one touchdown, adding three receptions for 25 yards. Justin Joly had six receptions for 101 yards and two touchdowns.

Next Games

  • Georgia Tech: at Boston College on Nov. 15
  • NC State: at No. 10 Miami (FL) on Nov. 15

https://wtop.com/ncaa-football/2025/10/no-8-georgia-tech-and-nc-state-meet-in-acc-play/