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The UTSA Roadrunners and the Marshall Thundering Herd hit the field for the Frisco Bowl. The matchup is at 9:00 PM ET on December 19, 2023, and airs on ESPN.
The Thundering Herd are expected to lose by double digits (currently +10) versus the Roadrunners (with an over/under of 54.5 points).
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Game Info for UTSA vs. Marshall
- Game Day: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Frisco, Texas
- Stadium: Toyota Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTSA | -10 | -111 | -109 | 54.5 | -109 | -110 | -376 | +287 |
UTSA Pick Insights
- UTSA’s ATS record is 5-6-1 this season.
- UTSA has a 3-2 record against the spread this season when favored by 10 points or more.
- The teams have hit the over in four of UTSA’s 12 games with a set total.
UTSA Stats & Insights
- UTSA is putting up 424.6 yards per game on offense (39th in the FBS), and rank 56th on the other side of the ball, yielding 369.3 yards allowed per game.
- On offense, UTSA ranks 37th in the FBS with 31.7 points per game. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 57th in points allowed (369.3 points allowed per contest).
- UTSA is averaging 249.8 passing yards per game on offense (49th in the FBS), and ranks 76th defensively with 231.6 passing yards allowed per game.
- UTSA is averaging 174.8 rushing yards per game offensively this season (48th in the FBS), and is surrendering 137.7 rushing yards per game (44th) on defense.
- Offensively, UTSA has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 13th-best in the FBS by putting up a 47.5% third-down conversion rate. The defense ranks 76th on defense (39.7% third-down percentage allowed).
- UTSA has the 90th-ranked turnover margin in college football at -3, forcing 16 turnovers (69th in the FBS) while turning it over 19 times (86th in the FBS).
UTSA’s Best Players
- Frank Harris has compiled 2,506 yards (208.8 ypg) on 218-of-336 passing with 18 touchdowns compared to eight interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 323 rushing yards (26.9 ypg) on 86 carries while scoring four touchdowns on the ground.
- Kevorian Barnes has carried the ball 139 times for a team-high 698 yards on the ground and has found the end zone six times as a runner.
- Robert Henry has carried the ball 113 times for 551 yards (45.9 per game) and nine touchdowns.
- Joshua Cephus has hauled in 81 catches for 1,047 yards (87.3 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone nine times as a receiver.
- Tykee Ogle-Kellogg has hauled in 30 receptions totaling 521 yards, finding the end zone seven times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Devin McCuin’s 39 receptions are good enough for 518 yards and three touchdowns.
- Trey Moore has collected 14 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 15 TFL, 45 tackles, and one interception.
- Rashad Wisdom, UTSA’s leading tackler, has 58 tackles, two TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Nicktroy Fortune leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 23 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
Marshall Betting Insights
- Marshall has a 4-7-0 record against the spread this year.
- Marshall has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 10 points or more this season (0-1).
- The teams have hit the over in six of Marshall’s 11 games with a set total.
Marshall Pick Insights
- From an offensive angle, Marshall is posting 358 total yards per contest (89th-ranked). It ranks 64th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (376.5 total yards given up per game).
- Marshall is generating 23.3 points per contest on offense this season (93rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 28.2 points per game (86th-ranked) on defense.
- With 223.5 passing yards per game on offense, Marshall ranks 65th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 56th, surrendering 218.5 passing yards per contest.
- Marshall ranks 94th in the FBS with 134.5 rushing yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 81st with 158 rushing yards given up per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- Offensively, Marshall is bottom-25 on third down, generating a 31.3% third-down conversion rate (13th-worst). Fortunately, it is excelling on the defensive side of the ball, giving up a 31% third-down rate (16th-best).
- Marshall has a bottom-25 turnover margin this season, third-worst at -14.
Marshall’s Best Players
- Cam Fancher has recored 2,162 passing yards, or 180.2 per game, so far this season. He has completed 65.4% of his passes and has recorded 11 touchdowns with 11 interceptions. He’s also helped out on the ground with 23 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner four times.
- Rasheen Ali is his team’s leading rusher with 203 carries for 1,043 yards, or 86.9 per game. He’s found paydirt 14 times on the ground, as well. Ali has also chipped in with 28 catches for 213 yards and one receiving touchdown.
- Ethan Payne has rushed for 301 yards on 72 carries.
- DeMarcus Harris has hauled in 396 receiving yards on 24 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring one touchdown as a receiver.
- Caleb Coombs has put together a 310-yard season so far with two touchdowns. He’s caught 39 passes on 52 targets.
- Jayden Harrison’s 22 grabs (on 40 targets) have netted him 278 yards (23.2 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Sam Burton leads the team with seven sacks, and also has four TFL and 32 tackles.
- Marshall’s tackle leader, J.J. Roberts, has 61 tackles, one TFL, and two interceptions this year.
- Micah Abraham leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 24 tackles and three passes defended.
