<p>Week 7 of the 2025 NCAA football season brings the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns to Harrisonburg, Virginia. They will take on the James Madison Dukes at Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field. This game kicks off on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 12:00 PM and will be aired on ESPN2.</p> <p>Louisiana-Lafayette enters the game with a 2-3 record, including a 0-2 record on the road. They hope to improve their standing in the Sun Belt Conference. James Madison, on the other hand, holds a 4-1 record and is undefeated at home. The Dukes aim to maintain their strong conference performance.</p> <h2>Louisiana-Lafayette Team Preview</h2> <p>The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns have had a mixed start to their 2025 season. They have a record of two wins and three losses. Their recent win against Marshall Thundering Herd was a close one, ending with a score of 54-51.</p> <p>The team's offense has shown strength in rushing, ranking 28th in the nation with 1,061 yards. However, their passing game is not as strong, ranking 128th with 602 yards. The team has had issues with interceptions, with six thrown over the season.</p> <p>Key players like quarterback Walker Howard and wide receiver Shelton Sampson Jr. are currently out with injuries. This may impact their offensive play in upcoming games. Running back Zylan Perry has been a standout, rushing for 411 yards and scoring five touchdowns so far.</p> <h2>Louisiana-Lafayette vs James Madison Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NCAA Football</li><li>Teams: Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns vs. James Madison Dukes</li><li>Venue: Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field in Harrisonburg, VA</li><li>Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025</li><li>Betting Odds:         <ul><li>Louisiana-Lafayette Moneyline: +657</li><li>James Madison Moneyline: -1025</li><li>Louisiana-Lafayette Spread: +17.5 (-108)</li><li>James Madison Spread: -17.5 (-112)</li><li>Total Over: 47.5 (-107)</li><li>Total Under: 47.5 (-113)</li></ul></li></ul> <h2>James Madison Team Preview</h2> <p>The James Madison Dukes have been strong this season. They won four out of their last five games. Their only loss came against Louisville, 28-14. In their recent game, they won against Georgia State, 14-7. The Dukes are making their presence known on the field.</p> <p>Rushing is a strength for the Dukes. They rank 13th in rushing yards this season. They gained 218 rushing yards against Georgia State. Wayne Knight leads the team with 426 rushing yards. He scored four rushing touchdowns so far this season.</p> <p>On defense, the Dukes are performing well. They have only allowed 68 points this season, ranking them 32nd. They are also strong at creating turnovers. The Dukes have recovered one fumble and made three interceptions. The team has a few players listed as questionable due to injuries, which could affect their lineup.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The spread for the game is James Madison -17.5. Louisiana-Lafayette has struggled on offense, ranking 128th in passing yards, which might make it hard for them to keep up. James Madison's defense ranks 32nd in points against, suggesting they can cover the spread. The projected score is James Madison 35, Louisiana-Lafayette 17.</p> <p>The total for the game is set at 47.5. Louisiana-Lafayette's defense has given up 161 points this season, while James Madison has allowed only 68 points. Considering these defenses, the game could stay under the total. The projected total is 52, but the under is a safer pick given the defensive stats.</p>

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