Game: Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Georgia Southern Eagles

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, GA

TV: ESPNU

Odds/point distribution: Eagle (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 61

The Marshall Thundering Herd (3-2) travel to Allen E. Paulson Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024, where they will attempt to defeat the Georgia Southern Eagles (3-2). Georgia Southern opens this matchup with a 2.5-point lead. The bet total is 61.

The Marshall Thundering Herd come into this game 3-2 this year. In their last match, the Thundering Herd took the field against the Appalachian State Mountaineers and earned a victory with a score of 52-37. Against the run, the Thundering Herd gained 180 yards on 40 attempts, which equates to 4.5 yards per run given up. Marshall delivered 26 pass completions on 44 attempts for a total of 293 yards and a completion rate of 59.1%. In total, they had 53 plays for a total of 365 yards. The Marshall Thundering Herd finished running 39 times and managed 236 total yards, giving them an average of 6.1 yards per carry.

The Thundering Herd have accumulated 1,876 total yards this season. When it comes to getting into the end zone, Marshall has scored 13 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. They turned the football over twice. Marshall compiled 98 1st downs and they were flagged for 25 violations for 240 yards. Offensively, they have a rushing average of 202.0 yards, which is 27th in college football. When it comes to putting the ball in the end zone, the Marshall Thundering Herd average 30.4 points per game.

In terms of passing yards, the Thundering Herd have conceded 996 yards, ranking them 43rd in D-1. They allowed 199.2 yards per pass through the air and gave up a 59.9% completion rate. This year they are allowing 390.0 yards/out, ranking 95th in D-1. They have allowed 6 touchdowns via the pass, in addition to 11 touchdowns with the ball. Opposing teams are averaging 4.5 yards per rushing attempt and 190.8 rushing yards per contest this season. During this campaign they have given up 954 yards in the running game in 5 games. The Thundering Herd rank 95th in the country in team defense, giving up 28.0 PPG.

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The Eagles come into this game 3-2 this season. The last time they took the field, the Eagles defeated the Georgia State Panthers by a score of 38-21. Georgia Southern allowed 15 attempts on the ground for 29 yards (1.9 yards per carry). The Eagles’ pass defense allowed a 51.1% completion rate and gave up 356 yards on 23 of 45 through the air. The Eagles finished the contest with 498 total yards while completing 87 plays (5.7 yards per play). Georgia Southern ended up rushing for 5.4 yards per attempt and finished the game with 261 yards on 48 carries.

When it comes to this team’s ability to score, the Eagles currently rank 50th in D-1 averaging 31.6 points per game. The Georgia Southern Eagles are averaging 358.0 yards per game, ranking 94th nationally. Georgia Southern’s offense has totaled 243 penalty yards on 28 infractions, which ranks 94th in D-1 in terms of Giving up free yards is good. They gave away 1 pick while giving up 4 fumbles to opponents, and they earned 115 first downs. So far this season, the Eagles have accumulated 1,170 yards through the air in addition to averaging 234.0 throwing yards per game, ranking them 68th in Division 1. They average 124.0 yards on the ground game and have carried the ball 620 yards this year.

Georgia Southern has given up 958 total rushing yards (191.6 yards per outing) and 14 rushing touchdowns so far this year. They scored 8 passing touchdowns and 300.2 yards per game, ranking 130th in D-1. They have 1 fumble recovery and 6 interceptions this season. The Eagles defense has been on the field for 341 games, which ranks 68th nationally. The Eagles are giving up 32.0 points per game, ranking 112th in D-1. Over the course of the season they allowed a total of 160 points.

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

Tony’s pick: Take the Thundering Herd -2.5

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