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San Diego State vs James Madison
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 San Diego State Aztecs | 0 | James Madison leads |
 James Madison Dukes | 1 |
Meetings since 2026: 1. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
0-1 Regular season
0-1 Last 1
13-26 Avg score
1 Longest James Madison win run
Biggest San Diego State loss 13-26 in 2026, a 13-point margin.
Every San Diego State vs James Madison meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | James Madison win | San Diego | 13-26 |
Scores from the San Diego State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2026.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
James Madison Dukes lead the series since 2026, 1-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when San Diego State and James Madison meet.
How to watch San Diego State vs James Madison
When San Diego State and James Madison are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the San Diego State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the San Diego State vs James Madison time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
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San Diego State vs James Madison: the essentials
San Diego State Aztecs vs James Madison Dukes is a non-conference matchup that sets the Pac-12 against the Sun Belt (Group of 6). James Madison Dukes lead the series since 2026, 1-0. Across 1 meeting on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the San Diego State vs James Madison head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the San Diego State Aztecs team hub, the Pac-12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For James Madison against the whole conference, see James Madison vs the Pac-12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between San Diego State and James Madison?
James Madison Dukes lead the series since 2026, 1-0. The two programs have met 1 time on record.
How can I watch San Diego State vs James Madison?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are San Diego State and James Madison in the same conference?
No. San Diego State plays in the Pac-12. James Madison plays in the Sun Belt (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.