Georgia Southern Eagles vs Marshall Thundering Herd Prediction, 11/29/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Georgia Southern Eagles vs Marshall Thundering Herd

Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025

Location: Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, WV

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Thundering Herd (-9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 63.5

The Georgia Southern Eagles (5-6) are on their way to Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Saturday, November 29, 2025 where they will go up against the Marshall Thundering Herd (5-6). Georgia Southern opens this game as 9.5-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 63.5.

The Georgia Southern Eagles come into this game with a record of 5-6 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Eagles faced the Old Dominion Monarchs and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 45-10. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Eagles conceded 376 yds on 57 attempts, which is 6.6 yds per run surrendered. Georgia Southern surrendered 14 pass completions on 23 attempts for a total of 175 yds, and a completion rate of 60.9%. In the game, they had 61 plays which converted into 249 yds. The Georgia Southern Eagles ran the rock 19 times and amassed 49 yds, which had them averaging 2.6 yards per carry.

When it comes to putting points on the board, the Georgia Southern Eagles are averaging 28.2 points per contest. Offensively they maintain an average of 144.5 yards on the ground which ranks them 80th in D-1. The Eagles have earned 4,279 yards in total this year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Georgia Southern has earned 22 touchdowns through the air and 17 touchdowns on the ground. Georgia Southern has 234 1st downs offensively, and they have been called for 63 penalties for 598 yards. They have surrendered the ball 11 different times.

The Eagles are ranked 130th in the nation concerning team defense, giving up 35.5 points per game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 5.7 yards per run and 234.9 rushing yards per game this season. For the season, they have allowed 2,584 yards on the ground through 11 contests. When talking about yards through the air, the Eagles are allowing 2,626 yards which ranks them 94th in Division 1. They have conceded 238.7 yards per game via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 64.3%. Overall, they are giving up 473.6 yards/contest which ranks them 136th in D-1. They have allowed 14 touchdowns by air as well as 33 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Thundering Herd head into this game 5-6 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Thundering Herd took a defeat with a final score of 26-24 when they faced the Appalachian State Mountaineers. Marshall ended up running for 5.8 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 232 yards on 40 attempts. The Thundering Herd finished with 432 yds while running 70 plays (6.2 yds per play). The Thundering Herd passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 70.4%, relinquishing 134 yds on 19 out of 27 passing. Marshall conceded 43 rushing attempts for 142 yards (3.3 yds per rush).

When looking at how much they score, the Thundering Herd are ranking 41st in the nation averaging 31.8 PPG. The Marshall Thundering Herd average 407.9 yards/game, which ranks them 50th in the nation. The Marshall offense has accrued 692 penalty yards on 79 violations, which has them ranked 27th in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown 6 interceptions while surrendering 9 fumbles and they have earned 237 1st downs. During the season to this point, the Thundering Herd have thrown for 2,187 yards through the air along with holding an average of 198.8 throwing yards per outing, which ranks 99th in college football. They hold an average of 209.1 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 2,300 yards overall.

Marshall has given up a total of 1,614 rushing yards (146.7 yards per game) and 21 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have given up 21 touchdowns via the pass as well as 253.2 yards/game, which has them in 117th in college football. In total, they have conceded 339 points in total. Their defense has earned 7 fumbles recovered and 13 picks for the year. The Thundering Herd defense has participated in 740 plays, which is 81st in Division 1. The Thundering Herd are allowing 30.8 PPG, ranking them 113th in the nation.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Eagles +9.5

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