Marshall Thundering Herd vs MTSU Blue Raiders Prediction, 9/20/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Marshall Thundering Herd vs MTSU Blue Raiders

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025

Location: Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, TN

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Blue Raiders (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 47

The Marshall Thundering Herd (1-2) are en route to Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium on Saturday, September 20, 2025 where they will play the MTSU Blue Raiders (1-2). Marshall opens this contest as 2.5-point favorites. The total is 47.

The Marshall Thundering Herd come into this game with a record of 1-2 for this season. In their last matchup, the Thundering Herd faced off with the Eastern Kentucky Colonels and took home the win by a score of 38-7. In all, they had 71 plays for 377 yds. The Marshall Thundering Herd ran the football 57 times and recorded 263 yards, which had them averaging 4.6 yards per tote. Against the run, the Thundering Herd conceded 11 yards on 28 attempts, which calculates to 0.4 yards per run allowed. Marshall surrendered 8 pass completions on 24 attempts for 91 yards, and a completion rate of 33.3%.

When it comes to putting points on the board, the Marshall Thundering Herd are averaging 21.7 points per game. As a team they maintain an average of 177.3 yards rushing which has them sitting 63rd in college football. The Thundering Herd have attained 858 yards in total this season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Marshall has totaled 2 touchdowns through the air and 6 touchdowns via the ground. Marshall has a total of 40 first downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 19 penalties for 157 yards. They have turned the football over 3 times.

The Thundering Herd sit in 84th in college football when it comes to team defense, giving up 24.3 points per game. They are giving up an average of 3.1 yards per attempt on the ground and 112.0 rushing yards per game so far this season. Overall, they have allowed 336 rushing yards through 3 games. In terms of passing yardage, the Thundering Herd are giving up 728 yards which puts them in 105th in college football. They have yielded 242.7 yards per outing through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 55.6%. Overall, they are conceding 354.7 yards/game which has them ranked 79th in the nation. They have relinquished 7 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 3 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Blue Raiders come into this game with a record of 1-2 for this season. In their last game, the Blue Raiders took home the win by a final score of 14-13 when they faced the Nevada Wolf Pack. The Blue Raiders finished the game with a total of 352 yds while they ran 75 plays (4.7 yards per play). MTSU rushed the ball for 3.5 yards per tote, finishing with 105 yards on 30 attempts. MTSU conceded 35 attempts on the ground for 203 yards (5.8 yds per rush). The Blue Raiders secondary allowed a completion rate of 56.0%, surrendering 166 yards on 14 for 25 passing.

When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Blue Raiders currently sit 129th in the country with 12.7 points per contest. The MTSU Blue Raiders average 248.7 yards/outing, which is good for 132nd in Division 1. The MTSU offense has accrued 125 penalty yards on 15 violations, which is good for 88th in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They have given away 2 picks and they have been able to obtain 50 first downs. For the year thus far, the Blue Raiders have a total of 564 yards through the air along with an average of 188.0 throwing yards per outing, giving them a rank of 98th in college football. They are averaging 60.7 yards per game on the ground and have run for 182 yards for this year.

MTSU has yielded a total of 506 rushing yards (168.7 yards per contest) as well as 5 touchdowns on the ground so far this year. They have conceded 6 touchdowns through the air in addition to 214.0 yards per game, ranking them 77th in the nation. In total, they have surrendered 89 points in total. Their defense has tallied 1 fumble and 3 picks on the year. The Blue Raiders defense has taken part in 192 plays, which has them sitting 68th in Division 1. The Blue Raiders are conceding 29.7 PPG, which puts them 108th in the nation.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Blue Raiders +2.5

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