Marshall Thundering Herd Favored as Western Michigan Broncos Travel to Joan C. Edwards Stadium
On Saturday, September 28, the Western Michigan Broncos will travel to West Virginia to take on the Marshall Thundering Herd at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Marshall, who has
Game outlook
On Saturday, September 28, the Western Michigan Broncos will travel to West Virginia to take on the Marshall Thundering Herd at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Marshall, who has played their last two games on the road, will be eager to return home and play in front of their fans. Western Michigan, coming off a bye week, holds the historical edge over Marshall with a 22-12 record in their previous matchups. The game is set for 3:30 PM EST with Marshall opening as the betting favorite at -5.5, but the current line now sits at Marshall -3.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Broncos +135 | Thundering Herd -155
Spread: Broncos +3 (-110) | Thundering Herd -3 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 54 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Marshall will win straight-up is 61%.
Western Michigan Broncos
Western Michigan has a record of 1-2 this season under second-year head coach Lance Taylor. The team's offense showed promise in a 59-31 win over Bethune-Cookman, but struggled against top-quality opponents Wisconsin and Ohio State. Senior QB Hayden Wolff has a completion rate of 67%, with a focus on the rushing game which has produced 7 of the team's 10 touchdowns. The defense is allowing an average of 442 yards per game, with a 50% third down conversion rate. The team has a power ranking of 105, ranking 96 in offense and 124 in defense, with a record of 1-2.