The James Madison Dukes are going to Louisville for an exhilarating Friday night college football showdown against the Cardinals. Both teams will meet with 1-0 records after securing impressive wins to kick off the season, but who will end the week with a victory?
As we look forward, the matchup promises to deliver action as the Dukes face their second consecutive ACC opponent on the road.
How to Watch James Madison vs Louisville
College football fans have several options to catch this exciting game. The matchup will air on ESPN2 and be available to most cable and satellite TV subscribers nationwide. Fans can enjoy the live action through the ESPN app with a valid subscription. This option allows users to watch on phones, tablets, computers, or smart TV devices.
Radio fans in Louisville can catch the action on Louisville Sports Radio, 93.9 FM The Ville, or WGTK 970 AM. Paul Rogers is the voice of the game, Craig Swabek breaks down the analysis for audio, and Jody Demling gives you an insider’s view from the sidelines.
When and Where to Watch
Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: L&N Stadium | Louisville, Ky.
Notably, the weather could affect the game. The forecast indicates that the temperature could be high, along with a high chance of thunderstorms between 6 and 8 p.m.
Players to Watch
Louisville features several explosive players. Running back Isaac Brown dominated his debut with 126 yards and two touchdowns on just six carries against Eastern Kentucky. Quarterback Miller Moss, a USC transfer, threw for 223 yards in his Cardinals debut. Defensively, DL Clev Lubin recorded two sacks in the opener.
James Madison counters with dual-threat quarterback Alonza Barnett III, who accounted for seven touchdowns in last year’s 70-50 win over North Carolina. Meanwhile, running back George Pettaway rushed for 99 yards in their season opener. Linebacker Trent Hendrick leads a defense that recorded 10 tackles for loss against Weber State.
Louisville vs. James Madison Preview: Head-to-Head, Grades, and Prediction for College Football Week 2
Louisville coach Jeff Brohm respects the opponent, saying: “James Madison knows how to win. They’ve proven it. They play a good brand of football”.
James Madison coach Bob Chesney showed confidence, stating, “We’re not going down there to try to play a close game, we’re going down there to win a game”.
“We’re not going in there as an underdog. We’re going in there to win the game.”
James Madison treating their trip to Louisville as a business trip. Here’s what the Dukes have noticed from the Cardinals on film.
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Louisville enters as 13.5-point favorites with the point total set at 58.5 points. With a Louisville victory, the Cardinals will continue their strong start into a bye week before hosting Bowling Green. A James Madison upset could set the Dukes up for a top Group of Five slot that could eventually lead to a College Football Playoff berth.
