Marshall Thundering Herd vs Georgia Southern Eagles Prediction, 10/12/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

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 Spread: Eagles (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 61

The Marshall Thundering Herd (3-2) are headed 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 as 2.5-point dogs. The betting total comes in at 61.

The Marshall Thundering Herd head into this game 3-2 for this year. In their last matchup, the Thundering Herd stepped onto the field against the Appalachian State Mountaineers and notched a win by a score of 52-37. Against the run, the Thundering Herd conceded 180 yards on 40 tries, which is 4.5 yards per run surrendered. Marshall surrendered 26 pass completions on 44 attempts for a total of 293 yards, and a completion percentage of 59.1%. Overall, they had 53 plays which totaled 365 yds. The Marshall Thundering Herd ended up rushing 39 times and totaled 236 yards, which earned them an average of 6.1 yards per carry.

The Thundering Herd have racked up 1,876 total yards this season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Marshall has amassed 13 touchdowns via the pass and 6 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 2 times. Marshall has compiled 98 1st downs, and they have been flagged for 25 infractions for 240 yards. Offensively they hold an average of 202.0 yards rushing which is 27th in college football. When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the Marshall Thundering Herd have an average of 30.4 points per game.

In terms of yards via the pass, the Thundering Herd have conceded 996 yds which has them sitting in 43rd in D-1. They have allowed 199.2 yards per outing through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 59.9%. For the year, they are conceding 390.0 yards/outing ranking them 95th in D-1. They have granted 6 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 11 touchdowns running the ball. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.5 yards per rushing attempt and 190.8 rushing yards per contest this season. During this campaign, they have given up 954 yards via the running game in 5 games. The Thundering Herd are sitting in 95th in the country in terms of team defense, giving up 28.0 PPG.

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The Eagles head into this game 3-2 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Eagles got the victory with a final of 38-21 against the Georgia State Panthers. Georgia Southern allowed 15 attempts on the ground for 29 yds (1.9 yds per carry). The Eagles pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 51.1%, surrendering 356 yards on 23 out of 45 through the air. The Eagles finished the contest with a total of 498 yards while they ran 87 plays (5.7 yds per play). Georgia Southern ended up running for 5.4 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 261 yards on 48 carries.

Regarding this team's ability to score points, the Eagles currently rank 50th in D-1 averaging 31.6 points per game. The Georgia Southern Eagles have an average of 358.0 yards per outing, which has them ranked 94th in the nation. The Georgia Southern offense has totaled 243 penalty yds on 28 infractions, which is good for 94th in D-1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have given away 1 pick while letting opponents recover 4 fumbles and they have earned 115 first downs. Over the course of the season so far, the Eagles have racked up 1,170 yards through the air in addition to an average of 234.0 throwing yards per outing, which has them ranked 68th in Division 1. They are averaging 124.0 yards via the ground game and have toted the ball for 620 yards for the year.

Georgia Southern has given up a total of 958 rushing yards (191.6 yards per outing) and 14 touchdowns via the rush so far this year. They have yielded 8 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 300.2 yards per game, which has them ranked 130th in D-1. They have 1 fumble recovery and 6 interceptions on the season. The Eagles defense has been on the field for 341 plays, which is 68th in the nation. The Eagles are surrendering 32.0 points per game, ranking them 112th in D-1. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 160 points in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Thundering Herd -2.5

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