James Madison Dukes vs Liberty Flames Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 09/20/25

James Madison hits the road for Williams Stadium in Lynchburg and hopes to rebound from a 28-14 loss at Louisville two weeks ago. The Dukes have likely been chomping at the bit to get back on the field after the two-touchdown loss in which they were able to hang on for the cover at some shops as 15-point underdogs, while pushing at others on a 14-point line. This will be the first time these teams meet on the gridiron as FBS teams. The most recent meeting was in a FCS First Round Playoff Game in Harrisonburg, and the Flames advanced with a 26-21 win on Nov. 29, 2014.

The Flames have struggled since the departure of dual-threat QB Kaidon Salter, dropping two of three games to open the season. The Flames have dropped back-to-back games at Jacksonville State and Bowling Green, both as a favorite, and that’s not exactly a gauntlet. Liberty’s lone win is a 28-7 win over Maine, an FCS team, back on Aug. 30. The Flames are just 0-3 against the spread (ATS) with the one outright victory. Look for James Madison to get the job done on the road.

James Madison vs Liberty prediction: James Madison Dukes -8 (-110) at time of publishing. Playable to -9.5.

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