"The College Football Playoff (CFBP) finishes out the First Round with another huge underdog (James Madison Dukes) attempting to secure a road upset over a heavy home favorite (Oregon Ducks). The Alabama Crimson Tide secured the CFBP's first road win in history on Friday night which could give James Madison some inspiration to draw fun in their primetime matchup on Saturday night."
"The Dukes know their head coach, Bob Chesney, is bound for UCLA after the season. Still, he will guide JMU into battle in their biggest gridiron clash in program history. Former Florida Gators sideline boss, Billy Napier, has been hired to coach James Madison next season. The 12th-seeded Dukes will need to utilize all their focus on the here and now to secure an upset in Eugene, Oregon."
"Oregon continues its march towards the national championship following a stellar 11-1 season with a 10-point home loss to top-ranking Indiana as the only disappointment on the schedule. The Ducks enter the postseason on a six-game winning streak, including victories over ranked squads from Iowa and USC. CFBP First Round: #12 James Madison Dukes (12-1) @ #5 Oregon Ducks (11-1) Kick Off: 7:30 p.m. ET (Sat., 12/20/25) Location: Autzen Stadium (Eugene, Oregon)"
James Madison enters the College Football Playoff as the 12th seed with a 12-1 record and strong moneyline (12-1) and spread (8-5) results. Oregon arrives as the No.5 seed at 11-1, riding a six-game winning streak and coming off victories over ranked Iowa and USC, with a lone 10-point home loss to top-ranked Indiana. The first-round matchup kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. JMU faces coaching transitions as Bob Chesney is bound for UCLA and Billy Napier is hired for next season.
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