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At 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, the Georgia Southern Eagles (6-3) play at the Marshall Thundering Herd (4-5).
The Eagles are favored, but by less than a field goal (-2), versus the Thundering Herd. The over/under for this matchup is 56.5 points.
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Game Info for Georgia Southern vs. Marshall
- Game Day: Saturday, November 11, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NFL Network
- Location: Huntington, West Virginia
- Stadium: Joan C. Edwards Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern | -2 | -110 | -110 | 56.5 | -112 | -110 | -134 | +113 |
Georgia Southern Pick Insights
- Georgia Southern has a 4-4-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games this season as favorites of at least 2 points, Georgia Southern has a 3-1 record against the spread.
- Georgia Southern has gone over in three of its eight games with a set total (37.5%).
Georgia Southern Stats & Insights
- Georgia Southern is averaging 441.1 yards per game on offense, which ranks 29th in the FBS. Defensively, the Eagles rank 89th, surrendering 394.3 yards per game.
- Georgia Southern is totaling 32.7 points per game on offense, which ranks them 35th in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 77th, surrendering 26.9 points per contest.
- On offense, Georgia Southern has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 11th-best in the FBS by compiling 306.7 per game. The Eagles rank 103rd on defense (246.7 passing yards allowed per game).
- Georgia Southern is averaging 134.4 rushing yards per game on offense this year (90th in the FBS), and is surrendering 147.7 rushing yards per game (70th) on the other side of the ball.
- Georgia Southern ranks 40th in third-down defense this season (35.3% third-down percentage allowed), but has been shining on offense, ranking 11th-best in the FBS with a 49.2% third-down percentage.
- Georgia Southern has the 101st-ranked turnover margin in college football at -4, forcing 17 turnovers (16th in the FBS) while turning it over 21 times (130th in the FBS).
Georgia Southern’s Best Players
- Davis Brin has racked up 2,651 yards (294.6 ypg) on 257-of-388 passing with 18 touchdowns compared to 13 interceptions this season.
- Jalen White has 750 rushing yards on 123 carries with eight touchdowns.
- OJ Arnold has been handed the ball 50 times this year and racked up 330 yards (36.7 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Khaleb Hood’s 732 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 98 times and has collected 72 receptions and four touchdowns.
- Derwin Burgess Jr. has hauled in 51 receptions totaling 554 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Dalen Cobb has a total of 353 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 25 passes and scoring one touchdown.
- Isaac Walker has five sacks to pace the team, and also has 15 tackles.
- So far Marques Watson-Trent leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has collected 59 tackles, five TFL, 3.5 sacks, and two interceptions this season.
Marshall Betting Insights
- Marshall is 2-6-0 against the spread this season.
- Marshall is 0-4 against the spread when an underdog by 2 points or greater this season.
- Four of Marshall’s eight games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
Marshall Pick Insights
- Marshall is putting up 359.1 total yards per game on offense this season (89th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 381.8 total yards per contest (78th-ranked).
- Marshall ranks 97th in the FBS with 22.9 points per contest on offense, and it ranks 91st with 28.4 points ceded per contest on defense.
- Marshall ranks 64th in the FBS with 234.2 passing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 41st with 206.2 passing yards allowed per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- Marshall ranks 101st in rushing yards per game (124.9), but it has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 24th-worst in the FBS with 175.6 rushing yards conceded per contest.
- On offense, Marshall is bottom-25 on third down, producing a 31.1% third-down conversion percentage (10th-worst). Fortunately, it is dominating on defense, allowing a 31.5% third-down rate (19th-best).
- Marshall has a bottom-25 turnover margin this season, fourth-worst at -10.
Marshall’s Best Players
- Cam Fancher has racked up 1,948 yards (216.4 per game) while completing 64.8% of his passes and tossing eight touchdown passes with 11 interceptions this season. He’s also run for 176 yards with two touchdowns.
- Rasheen Ali has carried the ball 149 times for 767 yards, with 11 touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 19 catches for 155 yards and one touchdown.
- Ethan Payne has been given 48 carries and totaled 182 yards.
- Caleb Coombs has totaled 31 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 273 (30.3 yards per game). He’s been targeted 41 times and has two touchdowns.
- Darryle Simmons has caught 23 passes and compiled 239 receiving yards (26.6 per game).
- Jayden Harrison’s 30 targets have resulted in 18 grabs for 237 yards and one touchdown.
- Sam Burton leads the team with 4.5 sacks, and also has two TFL and 27 tackles.
- J.J. Roberts is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s racked up 51 tackles, one TFL, and two interceptions.
- Micah Abraham has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 18 tackles and three passes defended to his name.
