Southern Miss football prepares to take on James Madison in a matchup where the Golden Eagles enter as underdogs. The Hattiesburg American's Davis Wilson previews the contest, examining whether Southern Miss can pull off an upset against the Dukes.
The prediction article, published November 4, 2026, analyzes the key factors that could determine the outcome of this college football clash. Both programs compete in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision, with James Madison having transitioned from FCS in recent years.



