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At 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, the Marshall Thundering Herd (4-5) are at home against the Georgia Southern Eagles (6-3).
The Thundering Herd are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+1.5), against the Eagles (with an over/under of 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 | -1.5 | -110 | -110 | 56.5 | -111 | -109 | -125 | +104 |
Georgia Southern Pick Insights
- Georgia Southern’s ATS record is 4-4-0 this season.
- Georgia Southern is 3-1 against the spread when favored by 1.5 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in three of Georgia Southern’s eight games with a set total.
Georgia Southern Stats & Insights
- Georgia Southern ranks 28th in total offense (441.1 yards per game) and 89th in total defense (394.3 yards allowed per game) this season.
- Georgia Southern is putting up 32.7 points per game on offense (34th in the FBS), and ranks 77th on defense with 26.9 points allowed per game.
- Georgia Southern owns the 103rd-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (246.7 allowed per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 11th-best with 306.7 passing yards per game.
- Georgia Southern is totaling 134.4 rushing yards per game on offense (90th in the FBS), and ranks 68th defensively with 147.7 rushing yards allowed per game.
- On the offensive side of the ball, Georgia Southern has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 11th-best in the FBS by averaging a 49.2% third-down percentage. The defense ranks 39th on defense (35.3% third-down percentage allowed).
- With 17 forced turnovers (17th in the FBS) against 21 turnovers committed (130th in the FBS), Georgia Southern’s -4-4 turnover margin ranks 100th in college football.
Georgia Southern’s Best Players
- Davis Brin has thrown for 2,651 yards (294.6 ypg) to lead Georgia Southern, completing 66.2% of his passes and recording 18 touchdown passes compared to 13 interceptions this season.
- Jalen White has racked up 750 yards on 123 carries while finding the end zone eight times as a runner.
- OJ Arnold has carried the ball 50 times for 330 yards (36.7 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Khaleb Hood’s 732 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 98 times and has registered 72 receptions and four touchdowns.
- Derwin Burgess Jr. has caught 51 passes for 554 yards (61.6 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
- Dalen Cobb’s 25 receptions are good enough for 353 yards and one touchdown.
- Isaac Walker has collected five sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 15 tackles.
- Marques Watson-Trent, Georgia Southern’s leading tackler, has 59 tackles, five TFL, 3.5 sacks, and two interceptions this year.
- TJ Smith leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 27 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
Marshall Betting Insights
- Marshall is 2-6-0 against the spread this year.
- Marshall is 0-4 against the spread when an underdog by 1.5 points or more this year.
- Out of Marshall’s eight games with a set total, four have hit the over (50%).
Marshall Pick Insights
- Marshall is posting 359.1 total yards per contest on offense this season (88th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 381.8 total yards per contest (77th-ranked).
- Marshall is putting up 22.9 points per contest on offense this season (98th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 28.4 points per game (93rd-ranked) on defense.
- With 234.2 passing yards per game on offense, Marshall ranks 64th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 41st, allowing 206.2 passing yards per game.
- Marshall has been struggling in run defense, ranking 23rd-worst with 175.6 rushing yards surrendered per game. It has been more productive offensively, regstering 124.9 rushing yards per contest (101st-ranked).
- On the offensive side of the ball, Marshall is bottom-25 on third down, putting up a 31.1% third-down conversion rate (11th-worst). Fortunately, it is excelling on the other side of the ball, surrendering a 31.5% third-down rate (19th-best).
- Marshall has forced 11 turnovers this season and have turned the ball over 21 times, resulting in a -10 turnover margin that is fourth-worst in the FBS.
Marshall’s Best Players
- Cam Fancher has compiled 1,948 yards on 64.8% passing while collecting eight touchdown passes with 11 interceptions this season. He’s also run for 176 yards with two scores.
- Rasheen Ali has rushed for 767 yards on 149 carries so far this year while scoring 11 times on the ground. He’s also tacked on 19 catches, totaling 155 yards and one touchdown through the air.
- Ethan Payne has run for 182 yards across 48 attempts.
- Caleb Coombs has racked up 273 receiving yards on 31 catches to pace his team so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
- Darryle Simmons has recorded 239 receiving yards (26.6 yards per game) on 23 receptions.
- Jayden Harrison has racked up 237 reciving yards (26.3 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Sam Burton has 4.5 sacks to lead the team, 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 leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up 18 tackles and three passes defended.
