How to Watch James Madison vs. Georgia Southern: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 27, 2025

Updated Sep. 27, 2025 1:28 p.m. ET

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The Georgia Southern Eagles (2-2) are in action on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. ET at Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field versus Alonza Barnett III and the James Madison Dukes (2-1). Want to watch this game? You can do so on ESPN+.

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How to Watch James Madison vs. Georgia Southern

When: Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. ET
Location: Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field in Harrisonburg, Virginia
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

James Madison vs. Georgia Southern: Head to Head

Against James Madison, Georgia Southern has collected two wins over the past three matchups.
In those games, the Eagles have a 2-1 record ATS, while the two teams have gone over the point total on one occasion.
James Madison has tallied 93 points in the last three matchups while only giving up 86 to Georgia Southern.

James Madison's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Weber State	W 45-10
9/5/2025	at Louisville	L 28-14
9/20/2025	at Liberty	W 31-13
9/27/2025	vs. Georgia Southern	-
10/4/2025	at Georgia State	-
10/11/2025	vs. Louisiana	-
10/18/2025	vs. Old Dominion	-
10/28/2025	at Texas State	-
11/8/2025	at Marshall	-
11/15/2025	vs. Appalachian State	-
11/22/2025	vs. Washington State	-
11/29/2025	at Coastal Carolina	-

James Madison 2025 Stats & Insights

James Madison ranks 72nd in total offense this year (387 yards per game), but has been playing really well on defense, ranking sixth-best in the FBS with 387 yards allowed per game.
James Madison has struggled in the passing game, ranking 19th-worst in the FBS (165 passing yards per game) this season. However, the defense ranks second-best on the other side of the ball, giving up just 103.3 passing yards per game.
The Dukes are compiling 30 points per game on offense (71st in the FBS), and they rank 35th on the other side of the ball with 17 points allowed per game.
Offensively, the Dukes have been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 22nd-best in the FBS by totaling 222 per game. They rank 43rd on defense (111.7 rushing yards allowed per game).
On the defensive side of the ball, James Madison has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 18th-best by giving up a 26.2% third-down percentage. The team's offense ranks 26th (50% third-down percentage).
The Dukes rank 85th in college football with a -1 turnover margin after forcing 4 turnovers (75th in the FBS) and committing five (74th in the FBS).

James Madison 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Alonza Barnett III	QB	445 YDS (63.9%) / 3 TD / 1 INT 52 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 17.3 RUSH YPG
Wayne Knight	RB	190 YDS / 2 TD / 63.3 YPG / 6.6 YPC 9 REC / 70 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 23.3 REC YPG
Matthew Sluka	QB	50 YDS (66.7%) / 1 TD / 2 INT 113 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 56.5 RUSH YPG
Landon Ellis	WR	8 REC / 115 YDS / 2 TD / 38.3 YPG
Jacob Thomas	DB	6 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT
Aiden Gobaira	DL	4 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK
Gannon Weathersby	LB	8 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Immanuel Bush	DL	4 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK

Georgia Southern's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	at Fresno State	L 42-14
9/6/2025	at USC	L 59-20
9/13/2025	vs. Jacksonville State	W 41-34
9/20/2025	vs. Maine	W 45-17
9/27/2025	at James Madison	-
10/9/2025	vs. Southern Miss	-
10/18/2025	vs. Georgia State	-
10/25/2025	at Arkansas State	-
11/6/2025	at Appalachian State	-
11/15/2025	vs. Coastal Carolina	-
11/22/2025	vs. Old Dominion	-
11/29/2025	at Marshall	-

Georgia Southern 2025 Stats & Insights

Georgia Southern ranks 73rd in total yards per game (386.3), but it has been less productive defensively, ranking seventh-worst in the FBS with 481.5 total yards conceded per contest.
In terms of passing, Georgia Southern ranks 71st in the FBS (223.5 passing yards per game) and 96th on defense (236 passing yards allowed per contest).
The Eagles' defense has been bottom-25 in scoring defense this season, allowing 38 points per game, which ranks seventh-worst in the FBS. Offensively, they rank 71st with 30 points per contest.
The Eagles rank 67th in rushing yards per game (162.8), but they've been less productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking third-worst in the FBS with 245.5 rushing yards surrendered per contest.
From an offensive angle, Georgia Southern is generating a 46.2% third-down conversion percentage (40th-ranked). It ranks 101st in the FBS on the other side of the ball (42.2% third-down rate allowed).
The Eagles have recorded seven forced turnovers (14th in the FBS) and committed five turnovers (74th in the FBS) this season for a +2 turnover margin that ranks 39th in the FBS.

Georgia Southern 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
JC French	QB	781 YDS (60.2%) / 6 TD / 3 INT 88 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 22 RUSH YPG
Camden Brown	WR	15 REC / 281 YDS / 5 TD / 70.3 YPG
OJ Arnold	RB	299 YDS / 3 TD / 74.8 YPG / 6.5 YPC
Dalen Cobb	WR	19 REC / 203 YDS / 2 TD / 50.8 YPG
MJ Stroud	DL	9 TKL / 5 TFL / 2.5 SACK
Brandon Tyson	LB	22 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Ayden Jackson	DB	17 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Justin Meyers	DB	18 TKL / 0 TFL