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The Arkansas State Red Wolves (6-5) are in action on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET at Joan C. Edwards Stadium against the Marshall Thundering Herd (5-6).
The Red Wolves are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+1.5), against the Thundering Herd (with an over/under of 52.5 points).
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Game Info for Marshall vs. Arkansas State
- Game Day: Saturday, November 25, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | -1.5 | -110 | -110 | 52.5 | -110 | -110 | -124 | +104 |
Marshall Pick Insights
- Marshall has a 3-7-0 record against the spread this season.
- Marshall has a 2-2 record against the spread when favored by 1.5 points or more this season.
- Marshall games with a set total have hit the over five times this season (50%).
Marshall Stats & Insights
- Marshall is putting up 345.7 yards per game on offense, which ranks 96th in the FBS. On defense, the Thundering Herd rank 74th, surrendering 383.0 yards per contest.
- Marshall is putting up 22.2 points per game offensively this season (103rd in the FBS), and is allowing 28.8 points per game (95th) on the other side of the ball.
- Marshall ranks 65th in pass offense (224.4 passing yards per game) and 49th in pass defense (214.5 passing yards allowed per game) this year.
- Marshall is totaling 121.4 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 105th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 100th, surrendering 168.5 rushing yards per contest.
- While Marshall ranks sixth-worst in the FBS in third-down percentage at 29.7%, it’s been a different story defensively, ranking 21st-best (31.9% third-down conversion rate allowed).
- Marshall has the third-worst turnover margin in college football at -14, forcing 12 turnovers (104th in the FBS) while turning it over 26 times (132nd in the FBS).
Marshall’s Best Players
- Cam Fancher has 1,948 pass yards for Marshall, completing 64.8% of his passes and collecting eight touchdowns and 11 interceptions this season. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 176 rushing yards (16.0 ypg) on 102 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Rasheen Ali has racked up 987 yards on 189 carries while finding the end zone 14 times as a runner. He’s also caught 26 passes for 205 yards (18.6 per game) and one touchdown through the air.
- Ethan Payne has racked up 188 yards on 53 carries.
- DeMarcus Harris’ leads his squad with 396 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 24 receptions (out of 31 targets) and scored one touchdown.
- Caleb Coombs has put together a 310-yard season so far with two touchdowns, hauling in 39 passes on 52 targets.
- Jayden Harrison has a total of 255 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 21 throws and scoring one touchdown.
- Sam Burton has 6.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 3.0 TFL and 31 tackles.
- Marshall’s leading tackler, J.J. Roberts, has 61 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two interceptions this year.
- Micah Abraham has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 22 tackles and three passes defended to his name.
Arkansas State Betting Insights
- Arkansas State’s ATS record is 6-4-1 this season.
- When it has played as at least 1.5-point underdogs this year, Arkansas State is 5-4 against the spread.
- Arkansas State has hit the over in five of their 11 games with a set total (45.5%).
Arkansas State Pick Insights
- Arkansas State has not been getting things done on defense, ranking 10th-worst with 441.2 total yards surrendered per game. It has been more effective on the other side of the ball, regstering 381.9 total yards per contest (68th-ranked).
- With 28.4 points per game on offense, Arkansas State ranks 61st in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 105th, surrendering 30.8 points per game.
- Arkansas State has been struggling to stop the pass, ranking ninth-worst with 266.0 passing yards surrendered per game. It has been better offensively, putting up 219.8 passing yards per contest (73rd-ranked).
- Arkansas State’s defense has been bottom-25 in run defense this season, ceding 175.2 rushing yards per game, which ranks 25th-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 65th with 162.1 rushing yards per contest.
- From an offensive standpoint, Arkansas State is generating a 35.5% third-down conversion percentage (98th-ranked). It ranks 76th in the FBS on defense (39.5% third-down rate allowed).
- After forcing 12 turnovers (104th in the FBS) and turning the ball over 10 times (14th in the FBS) this season, Arkansas State sports the 49th-ranked turnover margin of +2.
Arkansas State’s Best Players
- Jaylen Raynor has recored 2,030 passing yards, or 184.5 per game, so far this season. He has completed 60.4% of his passes and has tossed 14 touchdowns with five interceptions. He’s also helped out on the ground with 30.9 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner five times.
- Ja’Quez Cross is his team’s leading rusher with 109 carries for 661 yards, or 60.1 per game. He’s found paydirt six times on the ground, as well.
- Zak Wallace has run for 556 yards across 121 carries, scoring six touchdowns.
- Courtney Jackson paces his squad with 610 receiving yards on 34 receptions with six touchdowns.
- Corey Rucker has caught 26 passes and compiled 511 receiving yards (46.5 per game).
- Jeff Foreman’s 20 grabs (on 39 targets) have netted him 407 yards (37.0 ypg) and four touchdowns.
- Keyron Crawford leads the team with 4.5 sacks, and also has 5.0 TFL and 34 tackles.
- Trevian Thomas is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s totaled 57 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one interception.
- Melique Straker has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 38 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended.
