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The UTSA Roadrunners and the Marshall Thundering Herd meet for the Frisco Bowl on December 19, 2023, with kickoff at 9:00 PM ET, airing on ESPN.
The Roadrunners are expected to win by double digits (currently -13) versus the Thundering Herd. The over/under for this game is 53 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 | -13 | -110 | -110 | 53 | -108 | -111 | -551 | +398 |
UTSA Pick Insights
- UTSA is 5-6-1 ATS this season.
- In games it has played as at least 13-point favorites this season, UTSA is 3-2 against the spread.
- Four of UTSA’s 12 games with a set total have hit the over (33.3%).
UTSA Stats & Insights
- UTSA is averaging 424.6 yards per game on offense (39th in the FBS), and rank 56th defensively, yielding 369.3 yards allowed per game.
- UTSA is averaging 31.7 points per game on offense (37th in the FBS), and ranks 57th on the other side of the ball with 24.7 points allowed per game.
- From an offensive standpoint, UTSA ranks 49th in the FBS with 249.8 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 76th in passing yards allowed per contest (231.6).
- UTSA ranks 48th in run offense (174.8 rushing yards per game) and 44th in run defense (137.7 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
- On offense, UTSA has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 13th-best in the FBS by averaging a 47.5% third-down percentage. The defense ranks 76th on defense (39.7% third-down percentage allowed).
- UTSA owns 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 thrown for 2,506 yards (208.8 ypg) to lead UTSA, completing 64.9% of his passes and collecting 18 touchdown passes compared to eight interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 323 rushing yards on 86 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
- 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.
- This season, Robert Henry has carried the ball 113 times for 551 yards (45.9 per game) and nine touchdowns.
- Joshua Cephus’ 1,047 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 114 times and has totaled 81 catches and nine touchdowns.
- Tykee Ogle-Kellogg has caught 30 passes for 521 yards (43.4 yards per game) and seven touchdowns this year.
- Devin McCuin has a total of 518 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 39 passes and scoring three touchdowns.
- Trey Moore paces the team with 14 sacks, and also has 15 TFL, 45 tackles, and one interception.
- UTSA’s top-tackler, Rashad Wisdom, has 58 tackles, two TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Nicktroy Fortune has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 23 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
Marshall Betting Insights
- So far this season, Marshall has compiled a 4-7-0 record against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in six of Marshall’s 11 games with a set total.
Marshall Pick Insights
- Marshall is posting 358 total yards per contest on offense this season (89th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 376.5 total yards per contest (64th-ranked).
- In terms of points scored Marshall ranks 93rd in the FBS (23.3 points per game), and it is 86th defensively (28.2 points allowed per contest).
- In terms of passing, Marshall ranks 65th in the FBS (223.5 passing yards per game) and 56th on defense (218.5 passing yards allowed per game).
- From an offensive standpoint, Marshall is posting 134.5 rushing yards per contest (94th-ranked). It ranks 81st in the FBS on defense (158 rushing yards surrendered per game).
- On the offensive side of the ball, Marshall is bottom-25 on third down, posting a 31.3% third-down conversion percentage (13th-worst). Fortunately, it is excelling on the other side of the ball, giving up a 31% third-down rate (16th-best).
- Marshall has fared poorly in terms of turnovers, as the team’s turnover margin of -14 is third-worst in the FBS.
Marshall’s Best Players
- Cam Fancher has thrown for 2,162 yards (180.2 per game) while completing 65.4% of his passes and tossing 11 touchdown passes with 11 interceptions this season. He’s also run for 276 yards with four touchdowns.
- 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 taken 72 carries and totaled 301 yards.
- DeMarcus Harris’ 396 receiving yards (33 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 24 catches on 31 targets with one touchdown.
- Caleb Coombs has put together a 310-yard season so far with two touchdowns. He’s caught 39 passes on 52 targets.
- Jayden Harrison has racked up 278 reciving yards (23.2 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Sam Burton has collected seven sacks to lead the team, while also recording four TFL and 32 tackles.
- J.J. Roberts, Marshall’s tackle leader, has 61 tackles, one TFL, and two interceptions this year.
- Micah Abraham has a team-leading three interceptions to go along with 24 tackles and three passes defended.
