Game: Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Marshall Thundering Herd

Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024

Location: Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, WV

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point distribution: Thundering Herd (-2.0)

Total/Over-Under: 58

The Appalachian State Mountaineers (2-2) head to Joan C. Edwards Stadium to face the Marshall Thundering Herd (2-2) on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Appalachian State opens this game with oddsmakers giving it 2.0 points. The total comes to 58.

The Appalachian State Mountaineers are 2-2 heading into this matchup this year. The last time they took the field, the Mountaineers played against the South Alabama Jaguars and emerged from that game with a loss of 48-14. Ultimately, they totaled 68 plays for a total of 385 yards. The Appalachian State Mountaineers finished 28 times and totaled 119 yards, giving them an average of 4.3 yards per tote. In the running game, the Mountaineers gained 318 yards on 43 attempts, which equates to 7.4 yards per rush given up. Appalachian State recorded 16 completions on 24 attempts for 154 yards and a 66.7% completion rate.

The Mountaineers have accumulated 1,753 total yards on the year. When it comes to scoring, Appalachian State has scored 6 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns. They gave the ball to their opponents eight times. Appalachian State compiled 95 first downs as a team and committed 24 penalties for 241 yards. Offensively, they average 130.8 yards on the ground, ranking 100th nationally. When it comes to getting to the end zone, the Appalachian State Mountaineers are averaging 23.3 points per game.

The Mountaineers rank 126th in Division 1 in team defense, allowing 35.8 PPG. They are giving up an average of 5.8 yards per rushing attempt and 212.8 rushing yards per game this season. Over the course of the year, they have allowed 851 yards on the ground in four games. In terms of passing yards, the Mountaineers give up 962 yards, which ranks them 71st nationally. They gained 240.5 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion rate of 69.4%. On the year, they are giving up 453.3 yards per contest, ranking 122nd nationally. They have scored 8 touchdowns through the air, in addition to 10 touchdowns crashing the rock.

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The Thundering Herd go into this matchup with a record of 2-2 this year. The last time they took the field, the Thundering Herd claimed victory with a final score of 27-20 when they played the Western Michigan Broncos. The Thundering Herd finished with 420 yards rushing on 64 plays (6.6 yards per play). Marshall ran for 6.2 yards per tote and finished the contest with 243 yards on 39 carries. Marshall received 41 rush attempts for 192 yards (4.7 yards per rush). The Thundering Herd’s pass defense allowed a 53.6% completion rate and allowed 126 yards on 15 for 28 through the air.

In terms of scoring, the Thundering Herd is currently ranked 91st in D-1, averaging 25.0 points per game. The Marshall Thundering Herd average 377.8 yards per contest, which ranks them 82nd in Division 1. The Marshall offense racked up 155 yards of penalties on 17 infractions, which ranks 126th nationally in terms of free yards given up. They threw 1 interception while giving up 1 fumble and they recorded 77 1st downs. So far this season, the Thundering Herd have thrown for a total of 737 passing yards and maintained an average of 184.3 passing yards per game, which ranks them 102nd in Division 1. They hold an average of 193.5 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 774 yards this season.

The Thundering Herd are giving up 25.8 points per game, which ranks them 85th nationally. Marshall has totaled 774 rushing yards (193.5 yards per outing) and 8 rushing touchdowns so far this year. In total they gave up 103 total points. They scored 4 touchdowns via the pass and 175.8 yards per game, which ranks them 33rd in D-1. The Thundering Herd defense has been on the field for 278 games, which is 50th in college football. They have recovered two fumbles and two interceptions so far this season.

Who will win the Mountaineers/Thundering Herd college football game against the spread tonight?

Josh’s pick: Take the Mountaineers +2.0

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