App State stuns James Madison, 34–31

App State closed as a 12.5-point underdog and won outright.

It was the 5th-biggest of 17 upsets in 2026 Week 8, and the 26th-biggest of the 2026 season. App State pulled off 1 other upset in 2026.

Other upsets in 2026 Week 8

1. Cincinnati 37, No. 8 Texas Tech 24

   10.5-point underdogUnranked beat No. 8Recap
   Upset size19.5
2. UCF 39, No. 2 BYU 31

   7.5-point underdogUnranked beat No. 2Recap
   Upset size19.5
3. UL Monroe 21, Troy 14

   13.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size13.5
4. Minnesota 13, No. 15 Iowa 10

   7.5-point underdogUnranked beat No. 15Recap
   Upset size13
5. Southern Miss 35, Louisiana 31

   11.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size11.5

App State’s other 2026 upsets

1. App State 27, East Carolina 24

   Week 26.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size6.5

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