How to Watch Texas State vs. James Madison: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 28, 2025

Updated Oct. 28, 2025 7:28 p.m. ET

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Alonza Barnett III and the James Madison Dukes (6-1) will take on the Texas State Bobcats (3-4) on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET. Go to ESPN2 to watch the Dukes play the Bobcats.

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How to Watch James Madison vs. Texas State

When: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
Location: UFCU Stadium in San Marcos, Texas
TV Channel: ESPN2
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

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	W 35-10
10/4/2025	at Georgia State	W 14-7
10/11/2025	vs. Louisiana	W 24-14
10/18/2025	vs. Old Dominion	W 63-27
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 owns the 35th-ranked offense this year (432.3 yards per game), and has been even more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best with just 237 yards allowed per game.
Defensively, James Madison has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 13th-best by surrendering only 162.7 passing yards per game. The Dukes rank 106th on offense (188.6 passing yards per game).
The Dukes own the 44th-ranked offense this year (32.3 points per game), and they've been more effective on defense, ranking 11th-best with just 15.6 points allowed per game.
The Dukes have been shining on both sides of the ball in the running game, ranking seventh-best in rushing offense (243.7 rushing yards per game) and second-best in rushing defense (74.3 rushing yards allowed per game).
James Madison has been clicking on all fronts on third down this season, owning the 10th-best mark in third-down conversion rate (52%) and 15th-best in third-down defense (30.5% third-down percentage allowed).
With eight forced turnovers (82nd in the FBS) against nine turnovers committed (61st in the FBS), the Dukes (-1) own the 77th-ranked turnover margin in college football.

James Madison 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Alonza Barnett III	QB	1,252 YDS (61.3%) / 9 TD / 2 INT 266 RUSH YDS / 9 RUSH TD / 38 RUSH YPG
Wayne Knight	RB	611 YDS / 5 TD / 87.3 YPG / 6.6 YPC 23 REC / 165 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 23.6 REC YPG
Landon Ellis	WR	25 REC / 400 YDS / 5 TD / 57.1 YPG
Jordan Fuller	RB	340 YDS / 2 TD / 68 YPG / 5.3 YPC
Trent Hendrick	LB	31 TKL / 4 TFL / 3 SACK
Jacob Thomas	DB	26 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 SACK / 2 INT
Sahir West	DL	16 TKL / 4 TFL / 2.5 SACK
Tyler Brown	DB	27 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD

Texas State's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2025	vs. Eastern Michigan	W 52-27
9/6/2025	at UTSA	W 43-36
9/13/2025	at Arizona State	L 34-15
9/20/2025	vs. Nicholls State	W 35-3
10/4/2025	at Arkansas State	L 31-30
10/11/2025	vs. Troy	L 48-41
10/18/2025	at Marshall	L 40-37
10/28/2025	vs. James Madison	-
11/8/2025	at Louisiana	-
11/15/2025	at Southern Miss	-
11/22/2025	vs. Louisiana-Monroe	-
11/29/2025	vs. South Alabama	-

Texas State 2025 Stats & Insights

Texas State's offense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks eighth-best in the FBS with 487.9 total yards per game. In terms of defense, it is surrendering 404.9 total yards per game, which ranks 104th.
With 257.1 passing yards per game on offense, Texas State ranks 39th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 101st, giving up 242.1 passing yards per game.
The Bobcats rank 21st-worst in points allowed per game on defense (31.3), but at least they've been surging on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 24th-best in points per contest (36.1).
The Bobcats' run offense has been excelling, posting 230.7 rushing yards per game (10th-best) this season. On defense, they rank 96th by giving up 162.7 rushing yards per game.
Texas State's third-down defense ranks 52nd in the FBS with a 36.7% third-down conversion percentage surrendered, but it has been carried by its offense, which ranks 14th-best by putting up a 50.5% third-down rate.
The Bobcats own a bottom-25 turnover margin this season, 20th-worst at -6.

Texas State 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Brad Jackson	QB	1,786 YDS (69.7%) / 9 TD / 2 INT 384 RUSH YDS / 8 RUSH TD / 54.9 RUSH YPG
Lincoln Pare	RB	608 YDS / 9 TD / 86.9 YPG / 5.2 YPC 17 REC / 165 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 23.6 REC YPG
Beau Sparks	WR	47 REC / 674 YDS / 6 TD / 96.3 YPG
Greg Burrell	RB	330 YDS / 3 TD / 55 YPG / 6.7 YPC 6 REC / 79 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 26.3 REC YPG
Treylin Payne	LB	59 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Bobby Crosby	DB	36 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK
Kalil Alexander	DL	25 TKL / 4 TFL / 3 SACK
Ryan Nolan	DB	36 TKL / 0 TFL