Texas State Bobcats vs Marshall Thundering Herd Prediction, 10/18/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Texas State Bobcats vs Marshall Thundering Herd

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Location: Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, WV

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Thundering Herd (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 65

The Texas State Bobcats (3-3) are hitting the road to Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Saturday, October 18, 2025 where they will attempt to beat the Marshall Thundering Herd (3-3). Marshall opens this matchup as 2.5-point dogs. The total comes in at 65.

The Texas State Bobcats come into this matchup with a record of 3-3 this season. In their last game, the Bobcats took on the Troy Trojans and went home with a loss by a final score of 48-41. The Texas State Bobcats ended up running the ball 53 different times and accumulated 326 yards, earning them an average of 6.2 yards per attempt. Once the final whistle blew, they tallied 75 plays which totaled 574 yards. Texas State gave up 30 completions on 41 tries for a total of 415 yds, and a completion rate of 73.2%. In the running game, the Bobcats gave up 43 yds on 32 tries, which averages out to 1.3 yards per rush allowed.

Concerning putting points on the board, the Texas State Bobcats are sitting at 36.0 PPG. As a unit they are averaging 250.2 yards rushing ranking this team at 7th in the country. The Bobcats have earned 2,857 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Texas State has compiled 7 touchdowns through the air and 21 rushing touchdowns. Texas State has accounted for 137 1st downs offensively, and they have been flagged for 37 penalties for 328 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 4 times.

The Bobcats sit in 112th in the nation when it comes to the opposition scoring, giving up 29.8 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.4 yards per attempt on the ground and 158.8 yards on the ground per contest for the season. During this campaign, they have allowed 953 yards via the running game in 6 outings. Regarding passing yardage, the Bobcats are giving up 1,415 yards which puts them in 88th in the nation. They have relinquished 235.8 yards per contest via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 66.7%. In total, they are surrendering 394.7 yards per game ranking them 103rd in college football. They have relinquished 12 touchdowns by air and 10 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Thundering Herd head into this game 3-3 for this season. In their last game, the Thundering Herd walked away with a victory by a final of 48-24 when they played the Old Dominion Monarchs. The Thundering Herd finished the contest with a total of 445 yards and they ran 76 plays (5.9 yds per play). Marshall rushed the football for 4.5 yards per carry, finishing the game with 223 yds on 50 carries. Marshall relinquished 38 rushing attempts for 173 yards (4.6 yards per rush). The Thundering Herd pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 53.6%, surrendering 266 yards on 15 out of 28 through the air.

Concerning their ability to score points, the Thundering Herd currently sit 40th in college football scoring 34.3 points per outing. The Marshall Thundering Herd are averaging 375.7 yards per game, which has them sitting 77th in the country. The Marshall offense has racked up 391 yds of penalties on 47 violations, which is good for 20th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown 1 interceptions while conceding 4 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 116 first downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Thundering Herd currently have a total of 1,067 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 177.8 passing yards per contest, ranking them 114th in Division 1. They hold an average of 197.8 yards per game via the ground game and have toted the ball for 1,187 yards overall.

Marshall has conceded a total of 847 rushing yards (141.2 yards per game) in addition to 11 touchdowns on the ground this season. They have surrendered 12 touchdowns via the pass and 248.3 yards per contest, which has them sitting 111th in college football. In total, they have allowed 179 total points. Their defense has compiled 3 fumbles and 8 interceptions on the season. The Thundering Herd defense has participated in 386 plays, which has them ranked 50th in college football. The Thundering Herd are allowing 29.8 PPG, which has them ranked 111th in college football.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Thundering Herd +2.5

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