Marshall Thundering Herd vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Marshall Thundering Herd vs Ohio State Buckeyes

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Buckeyes (-39.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51

The Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0) will compete against the Marshall Thundering Herd (1-1) at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Marshall is 39.5-point dogs from oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 51.

The Marshall Thundering Herd come into this game with a record of 1-1 this season. In their last contest, the Thundering Herd took on the Virginia Tech Hokies and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 31-14. For the game, they ran 62 plays for 278 yds. The Marshall Thundering Herd ran the ball 26 times and had 147 yards, which earned them an average of 5.7 yards per attempt. When it came to stopping the run, the Thundering Herd conceded 208 yards on 51 attempts, which averages out to 4.1 yds per run surrendered. Marshall surrendered 14 completions on 21 tries for 130 yards, and a completion percentage of 66.7%.

When talking about getting in the endzone, the Marshall Thundering Herd are averaging 29.5 points per game. As a team they hold an average of 203.0 yards on the ground ranking them 35th in the nation. The Thundering Herd have earned 827 yards in total for the year. In terms of notching touchdowns, Marshall has compiled 6 touchdowns through the air and 2 touchdowns via the ground. Marshall has amassed 39 1st downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 6 infractions for 68 yards. They have turned the ball over 1 time.

The Thundering Herd sit in 49th in the country concerning team defense, giving up 17.0 points per game. They are giving up an average of 3.1 yards per running attempt and 151.0 rushing yards per game for the campaign. During the season, they have allowed 302 yards via the ground game in 2 games. Concerning passing yardage, the Thundering Herd have allowed 288 yards which has them ranked 9th in college football. They have conceded 144.0 yards per outing through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 59.3%. In total, they are allowing 295.0 yards per outing ranking them 43rd in the country. They have yielded 1 touchdown through the air as well as 2 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Buckeyes head into this game 2-0 this season. The last time they took the field, the Buckeyes went home victorious with a score of 56-0 when they faced the Western Michigan Broncos. The Buckeyes finished the game with a total of 683 yds and they ran 72 plays (9.5 yds per play). Ohio State ran for 7.0 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 273 yards on 39 carries. Ohio State surrendered 31 running attempts for 28 yds (0.9 yards per rush). The Buckeyes pass defense conceded a completion rate of 47.1%, surrendering 71 yards on 8 for 17 through the air.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are averaging 543.5 yards/game, which ranks them 8th in the country. The Ohio State offense has racked up 103 yards of penalties on 13 infractions, which is 101st in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They are averaging 221.5 run yards per game and have rushed for 443 yards in total. They have tossed no picks while allowing opponents to recover no fumbles and they have earned 54 1st downs. When looking at the points being put on the board, the Buckeyes rank 4th in college football scoring 54.0 points per game. During the season to this point, the Buckeyes have a total of 644 yards through the air in addition to holding an average of 322.0 throwing yards per game, which ranks 15th in college football.

Ohio State has surrendered a total of 75 yards rushing (37.5 yards per game) as well as 0 touchdown rushing this season. They have allowed 0 touchdowns through the air as well as 100.5 yards per outing, which has them in 3rd in the country. They have tallied 1 fumble recovery and 2 picks on the campaign. The Buckeyes defense has taken the field for 112 plays, which is good for 3rd in D-1. The Buckeyes are surrendering 3.0 points per game, which puts them 2nd in the country. This year, they have surrendered 6 points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Thundering Herd +39.5

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