WEEK 5 MATCHUP
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James Madison

Game status: FINAL
17–45 James Madison won

Saturday, October 3 · 2:45 PM CDT

MY CFB EXAMPLEMy CFB Example
Exact frozen prediction and factors

Provisional calibration: real-season accuracy is not established.

James Madison by 12.4

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Why this pick?
Game controlStrongly leans home
Avoiding bad lossesModerately leans home
Close-game gritNeutral effect
Defensive toughnessModerately leans home
Scoring punchModerately leans home
Transfer portal impactSmall effect
Previous-season performanceSmall effect
Recruiting strengthSmall effect
Returning productionModerately leans away
Team talentSmall effect
Big-game winsModerately leans home
Recent formModerately leans home
Wins away from homeModerately leans home
Tough schedulesSmall effect
Statement winsModerately leans home
WinningModerately leans home

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