They’re less than 60 miles apart geographically, but in footballing terms, they’ve been worlds apart for years. The Virginia Cavaliers and James Madison Dukes meet for just the third time in what should be an emotionally charged 500th game at Scott Stadium.
Want to know how to watch Virginia vs. James Madison? What time does the game kick off? What are the latest betting odds? You’re in the right place to get the answers to those questions!
How to Watch: Virginia vs. James Madison
- When
Saturday, September 9, 2023, 12:00 p.m. ET - Location
Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA - TV Channel
FuboTV, ESPNU - Virginia Depth Chart
- JMU Depth Chart
- Current Betting Odds
Spread: James Madison -6
Moneyline: James Madison -218, Virginia +180
Over/Under: 40
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Virginia Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time | Result | TV | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Sep 2 | vs. Tennessee * | 12:00 PM ET | L, 13-49 | ABC | |
| Saturday, Sep 9 | vs. James Madison | 12:00 PM ET | ESPNU | Buy now | |
| Friday, Sep 15 | @ Maryland | 7:00 PM ET | FS1 | Buy now | |
| Friday, Sep 22 | vs. NC State | 7:30 PM ET | ESPN | Buy now | |
| Saturday, Sep 30 | @ Boston College | TBD | Buy now | ||
| Saturday, Oct 7 | vs. William & Mary | TBD | Buy now | ||
| Saturday, Oct 21 | @ North Carolina | TBD | Buy now | ||
| Saturday, Oct 28 | @ Miami | TBD | Buy now | ||
| Saturday, Nov 4 | vs. Georgia Tech | TBD | Buy now | ||
| Thursday, Nov 9 | @ Louisville | 7:30 PM ET | ESPN | Buy now | |
| Saturday, Nov 18 | vs. Duke | TBD | Buy now | ||
| Saturday, Nov 25 | vs. Virginia Tech | TBD | Buy now |
When Virginia takes to the field on Saturday, it’ll be 300 days since the program was devastated by the tragic loss of three of their own in an on-campus shooting. The game, dubbed the ‘UVA Strong’ game, will feature a multitude of tributes and moments of remembrance for Devin Chandler, D’Sean Perry, and Lavel Davis Jr. A win would be another way to honor their memory.
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However, a tough campaign awaits Virginia this season. They already suffered a shellacking at the hands of SEC titan Tennessee to open the season, and there will be similarly tough tests in their ACC schedule. Usually, a Week 2 matchup with a Sun Belt squad would be a slam dunk in the win column. Yet, with QB questions entering the game, it could be far from such.
James Madison Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time | Result | TV | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Sep 2 | vs. Bucknell | 6:00 PM ET | W, 38-3 | ESPN+ | |
| Saturday, Sep 9 | @ Virginia | 12:00 PM ET | ESPNU | Buy now | |
| Saturday, Sep 16 | @ Troy | 7:00 PM ET | Buy now | ||
| Saturday, Sep 23 | @ Utah State | TBD | Buy now | ||
| Saturday, Sep 30 | vs. South Alabama | TBD | Buy now | ||
| Saturday, Oct 14 | vs. Georgia Southern | TBD | Buy now | ||
| Thursday, Oct 19 | @ Marshall | 7:00 PM ET | Buy now | ||
| Saturday, Oct 28 | vs. Old Dominion | TBD | Buy now | ||
| Saturday, Nov 4 | @ Georgia State | TBD | Buy now | ||
| Saturday, Nov 11 | vs. UConn | TBD | Buy now | ||
| Saturday, Nov 18 | vs. Appalachian State | TBD | Buy now | ||
| Saturday, Nov 25 | @ Coastal Carolina | TBD | Buy now |
James Madison isn’t just any old Sun Belt cupcake on the Cavalier schedule, either. Curt Cignetti’s team was a surprise package last fall, going 6-2 in their first season of Sun Belt play while tallying an 8-3 overall record. This fixture should have been on the 2022 schedule but was understandably canceled in the wake of the tragedy that struck the Virginia football program.
Despite losing several key components from that impressive team, James Madison didn’t skip a beat in their season opener as they swept aside FCS outfit Bucknell. You could argue that this game is their national championship, a potential Power Five scalp that they couldn’t claim last fall. However, with a strong Sun Belt conference ahead, it might not even be their toughest.
