Marshall Thundering Herd Seek to End Five-Game Losing Streak Against South Alabama Jaguars
Both teams have 5-5 records overall and 2-4 conference records, with South Alabama edging Marshall 3-3. Marshall is looking to be bowl eligible after five consecutive losses
Game outlook
Both teams have 5-5 records overall and 2-4 conference records, with South Alabama edging Marshall 3-3. Marshall is looking to be bowl eligible after five consecutive losses with South Alabama hoping to rebound after two straight defeats. This evenly matched game could prove to be a true test for both teams.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 11/18/2023 @ 5:00pm EST
Where: Hancock Whitney Stadium Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Thundering Herd +320 | Jaguars -400
Spread: Thundering Herd +10.5 (-110) | Jaguars -10.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 49 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that South Alabama will win straight-up is 80%.
Marshall Thundering Herd
In their last game, Marshall was able to pull out a 38-33 home win over Georgia Southern, despite being outgained total yards. QB Cole Pennington and RB Rasheen Ali had big games with this win, putting in respective stat lines of 201 yards (0 turnovers) and 165 yards (3 TD). WR DeMarcus Harris added 147 receiving yards. Pennington will once again have the chance to start, as QB Cam Fancher is listed as questionable. They will now face South Alabama's defense ranking #39 against points scored (21.1 ppg).
South Alabama Jaguars Analysis
In their last game, the Jaguars beat Arkansas State 21-14 with a total of 345 yards (199 rushing and 145 passing) against the Red Wolves' 302 yards. La'Damian Webb rushed for a season-high 163 yards with 1 TD and Carter Bradley had 2 TD passes and no INTs as the Jaguar's failed to cover the spread. South Alabama Jaguars has a power ranking of 31, boasting a #41 defense and #43 offense with an average of 30.89 and 21.89 points per game, respectively. They are 5-5 overall (3-7 ATS), having beaten Arkansas State 21-14 in their last game. Marshall went 0-0 (0-0 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against the Jaguars. South Alabama rushed for 199 yards, with a season-high 163 yards from La'Damian Webb and two touchdown passes from Carter Bradley with no interceptions.