Sarkisian's reps, which include super-agent Jimmy Sexton, quickly denied those reports shortly after they made waves. Hours later, after Texas mounted a 17-point fourth-quarter comeback against Mississippi State, Sarkisian flatly denied it as well, showing plenty of emotion in doing so:

Kickoff from UFCU Stadium in San Marcos, TX., is at 8 p.m. ET. The Dukes are 6.5-point favorites in the latest James Madison vs. Texas State odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 55.5. Before making any Texas State vs. James Madison picks, check out the college football predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model .

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