Marshall Thundering Herd vs Appalachian State Mountaineers Prediction, 11/22/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Marshall Thundering Herd vs Appalachian State Mountaineers

Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025

Location: Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, NC

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Mountaineers (+5.0)

Total/Over-Under: 54.5

The Appalachian State Mountaineers (4-6) will compete against the Marshall Thundering Herd (5-5) at Kidd Brewer Stadium on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Marshall opens this game as 5.0-point favorites. The over/under is set at 54.5.

The Marshall Thundering Herd come into this game with a record of 5-5 this season. In their last matchup, the Thundering Herd faced off with the Georgia State Panthers and took home the win by a score of 30-18. For the game, they ran 61 plays which converted into 489 yards. The Marshall Thundering Herd ran the ball a total of 34 times and accumulated 168 yds, earning them an average of 4.9 yds per attempt. When it came to stopping the run, the Thundering Herd conceded 139 yards on 35 attempts, which averages out to 4.0 yards per rush allowed. Marshall relinquished 14 completions on 24 attempts for a total of 270 yards, and a completion percentage of 58.3%.

The Thundering Herd have racked up 4,055 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Marshall has compiled 17 touchdowns through the air and 19 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 11 different times. Marshall has accounted for 214 first downs, and they have committed 73 infractions for 632 yds. As a team they're averaging 206.8 yards on the ground which ranks them 17th in D-1. Concerning scoring points, the Marshall Thundering Herd hold an average of 32.6 points per contest.

The Thundering Herd are ranked 116th in Division 1 regarding their opponents scoring, giving up 31.3 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.0 yards per rushing attempt and 147.2 rushing yards per contest so far this year. In total, they have allowed 1,472 rushing yards through 10 outings. In terms of yards via the pass, the Thundering Herd are giving up 2,651 yds which ranks them 120th in the country. They have yielded 265.1 yards per contest via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 56.3%. In total, they have allowed 412.3 yards/game which puts them 113th in D-1. They have yielded 20 touchdowns via the pass as well as 19 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Mountaineers step onto the field holding a record of 4-6 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Mountaineers walked away with a loss by a score of 58-10 against the James Madison Dukes. The Mountaineers finished the contest with 146 yds on 52 plays (2.8 yards per play). Appalachian State rushed the ball for 0.1 yards per carry, totaling 1 yards on 15 carries. Appalachian State surrendered 54 run attempts for 324 yards (6.0 yds per rush). The Mountaineers pass defense gave up a completion rate of 62.9%, relinquishing 303 yards on 22 for 35 passing.

The Appalachian State Mountaineers hold an average of 387.7 yards per game, which ranks them 69th in the nation. The Appalachian State offense has totaled 688 yds of penalties on 71 infractions, which is 32nd in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They maintain an average of 113.8 rushing yards per game and have run for 1,138 yards for the year. They have given away 11 picks while losing 6 fumbles and they have recorded 212 1st downs. When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Mountaineers are ranking 85th in the country by tallying 24.9 points per game. During the season to this point, the Mountaineers have compiled 2,739 passing yards as well as holding an average of 273.9 throwing yards per outing, which has them ranked 24th in the country.

The Mountaineers are relinquishing 30.4 points per game, which has them sitting 112th in the country. Appalachian State has allowed a total of 1,350 rushing yards (135.0 yards per game) in addition to 17 touchdowns on the ground so far this season. They have surrendered 18 touchdowns through the air in addition to 274.9 yards per outing, ranking them 132nd in the country. The Mountaineers defense has been on the field for 722 plays, which has them sitting 120th in college football. They have totaled 2 fumbles and 10 interceptions for the season. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 304 total points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Thundering Herd -5.0

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