Marshall Thundering Herd vs Georgia State Panthers Prediction, 11/15/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Marshall Thundering Herd vs Georgia State Panthers

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025

Location: Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, GA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (+7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 63.5

The Georgia State Panthers (1-7) will try to defeat the Marshall Thundering Herd (4-4) at Center Parc Stadium on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Marshall opens as 7.0-point favorites. The over/under comes in at 63.5.

The Marshall Thundering Herd head into this game 4-4 for this season. In their last matchup, the Thundering Herd played against the James Madison Dukes and took a loss by a score of 35-23. The Marshall Thundering Herd ended up rushing 50 times and accrued 248 yds, which had them averaging 5.0 yds per attempt. On the day, they ran 86 plays which converted into 414 yards. Marshall relinquished 14 completions on 24 tries for 270 yds, and a completion rate of 58.3%. Against the run, the Thundering Herd gave up 139 yards on 35 attempts, which is 4.0 yards per rush allowed.

When talking about putting points on the board, the Marshall Thundering Herd are sitting at 34.1 points per contest. As a team they have an average of 206.5 yards on the ground ranking them 18th in D-1. The Thundering Herd have racked up 3,152 total yards this season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Marshall has earned 13 touchdowns through the air and 17 touchdowns via the ground. Marshall has compiled 165 first downs as a team, and they have committed 60 penalties for 521 yards. They have surrendered the ball 11 different times.

When it comes to passing yards, the Thundering Herd have given up 2,130 yards which ranks them 108th in college football. They have allowed 266.3 yards per outing through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 55.4%. For the year, they have surrendered 413.1 yards per contest which puts them 113th in D-1. They have yielded 16 touchdowns via the pass and 16 touchdowns on the ground. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.9 yards per running attempt and 146.9 rushing yards per game this season. For the year, they have allowed 1,175 rushing yards through 8 games. The Thundering Herd are sitting in 119th in college football when it comes to team defense, allowing 32.5 points per contest.

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The Panthers head into this game 1-7 this year. In their last game, the Panthers went home defeated by a final of 40-27 against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. Georgia State rushed for 3.5 yds per attempt, finishing with 130 yds on 37 carries. The Panthers finished the game with a total of 423 yards on 75 plays (5.6 yards per play). The Panthers secondary allowed a completion rate of 61.1%, surrendering 120 yards on 11 for 18 through the air. Georgia State relinquished 47 attempts on the ground for 324 yards (6.9 yds per rush).

When discussing their ability to score points, the Panthers are ranking 116th in the nation holding an average of 20.4 points per game. The Georgia State Panthers have an average of 360.4 yards per outing, which has them sitting 89th in D-1. The Georgia State offense has totaled 625 yds of penalties on 79 violations, ranking them 1st in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have tossed 6 picks while conceding 4 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 153 1st downs. For the year to this point, the Panthers have thrown for a total of 1,991 passing yards not to mention holding an average of 248.9 passing yards per contest, which ranks 51st in the nation. They maintain an average of 111.5 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 892 yards for the year.

Georgia State has allowed a total of 1,640 rushing yards (205.0 yards per outing) and 26 touchdowns via the rush on the campaign. They have given up 15 touchdowns through the air as well as 247.6 yards/game, which has them ranked 108th in the country. This year, they have allowed 326 points in total. They have 1 fumbles recovered and 2 interceptions so far this season. The Panthers defense has been on the field for 561 plays, which has them ranked 61st in the country. The Panthers are giving up 40.8 PPG, which has them 135th in Division 1.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Thundering Herd -7.0

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