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One of the best rushers in college football will be on display when Rasheen Ali and the Marshall Thundering Herd (4-0) visit the NC State Wolfpack (3-2) on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
The Wolfpack are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-6.5), versus the Thundering Herd. The over/under for this matchup is 44 points.
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Game Info for NC State vs. Marshall
- Game Day: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: The CW
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Stadium: Wayne Day Family Field at Carter-Finley Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC State | -6.5 | -111 | -108 | 44 | -109 | -110 | -265 | +213 |
NC State Pick Insights
- NC State has not covered the spread in a game yet this season (0-3-1).
- NC State is 0-2 against the spread when favored by 6.5 points or more this season.
- NC State has combined with its opponent to hit the over in one of four games with a set total (25%).
NC State Stats & Insights
- NC State is totaling 345.2 yards per game on offense (99th in the FBS), and rank 34th on the other side of the ball, yielding 322 yards allowed per game.
- NC State is totaling 25.4 points per game on offense, which ranks them 92nd in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the defense ranks 38th, surrendering 20 points per contest.
- From an offensive standpoint, NC State ranks 106th in the FBS with 194.2 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 64th in passing yards allowed per contest (226.4).
- Defensively, NC State has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 19th-best by allowing just 95.6 per game. The Wolfpack rank 70th on offense (151 rushing yards per game).
- On the defensive side of the ball, NC State has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 15th-best by giving up a 29.7% third-down conversion rate. The team’s offense ranks 34th (45.5% third-down percentage).
- NC State ranks 47th in college football with a +1 turnover margin after forcing 8 turnovers (38th in the FBS) and committing seven (67th in the FBS).
NC State’s Best Players
- Brennan Armstrong leads NC State with 971 yards (194.2 ypg) on 94-of-160 passing with five touchdowns and six interceptions this season. He also has 286 rushing yards on 69 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
- Michael Allen has carried the ball 29 times for 139 yards (27.8 per game).
- Kevin Concepcion has hauled in 23 catches for 245 yards (49 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone two times as a receiver.
- Porter Rooks has caught 10 passes for 125 yards (25 yards per game) this year.
- Julian Gray has been the target of 13 passes and racked up seven catches for 116 yards, an average of 23.2 yards per contest.
- Davin Vann leads the team with three sacks, and also has two TFL and 14 tackles.
- Payton Wilson is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s amassed 55 tackles, three TFL, 2.5 sacks, and one interception.
- Aydan White has a team-high one interception to go along with nine tackles, one TFL, one sack, and one pass defended.
Marshall Betting Insights
- Marshall is 2-1-0 against the spread this year.
- Two of Marshall’s three games with a set total have hit the over (66.7%).
Marshall Pick Insights
- Marshall ranks 56th with 412.3 total yards per game on offense, and it ranks 43rd with 336.8 total yards ceded per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- Marshall ranks 69th in the FBS with 29.3 points per contest on offense, and it ranks 40th with 20.5 points surrendered per game on defense.
- Marshall ranks 60th in the FBS with 243.3 passing yards per game, but it has been led by its defense, which ranks second-best by giving up just 143 passing yards per game.
- Marshall ranks 53rd in rushing yards per game (169), but it has been less productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 13th-worst in the FBS with 193.8 rushing yards conceded per contest.
- On the offensive side of the ball, Marshall is bottom-25 on third down, putting up a 30.8% third-down conversion rate (10th-worst). On the bright side, it is thriving on the other side of the ball, giving up a 23.7% third-down rate (fourth-best).
- After forcing six turnovers (78th in the FBS) and turning the ball over seven times (67th in the FBS) this season, Marshall has the 83rd-ranked turnover margin of -1.
Marshall’s Best Players
- Cam Fancher has thrown for 890 yards on 88-of-125 passing with four touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 162 yards.
- Ali has carried the ball 91 times for 475 yards, with nine touchdowns. He’s also tacked on nine catches for 64 yards.
- Cade Conley’s 167 receiving yards (41.8 yards per game) are a team high. He has 18 catches on 21 targets with one touchdown.
- Caleb Coombs has caught 15 passes and compiled 138 receiving yards (34.5 per game) with one touchdown.
- Caleb McMillan’s 15 targets have resulted in six catches for 137 yards and one touchdown.
- Sam Burton has racked up 4.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up two TFL and 15 tackles.
- Eli Neal, Marshall’s tackle leader, has 20 tackles, two TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Micah Abraham leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording five tackles and two passes defended.
