Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Marshall Thundering Herd Prediction, 11/14/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Appalachian State Mountaineers vs Marshall Thundering Herd

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Location: Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, WV

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Thundering Herd (+1.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53

The Appalachian State Mountaineers (5-4) are headed to Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Saturday, November 14, 2026 where they will go up against the Marshall Thundering Herd (5-4). Marshall opens as 1.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is 53.

The Appalachian State Mountaineers come into this matchup with a record of 5-4 for this year. In their last contest, the Mountaineers played against the Georgia State Panthers and took a loss by a final of 39-23. The Appalachian State Mountaineers ran the rock 25 times and totaled 59 yds, earning them an average of 2.4 yards per attempt. When all was said and done, they ran 60 plays which totaled 356 yds. Appalachian State allowed 10 pass completions on 17 tries for 115 yards, and a completion percentage of 58.8%. On the ground, the Mountaineers conceded 265 yds on 52 tries, which is an average of 5.1 yds per rush surrendered.

When it comes to putting points on the board, the Appalachian State Mountaineers have an average of 26.3 PPG. As a team they maintain an average of 118.9 yards in the run game which ranks them 115th in Division 1. The Mountaineers have earned 3,474 total yards this season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Appalachian State has amassed 14 touchdowns through the air and 14 touchdowns on the ground. Appalachian State has accrued 183 1st downs offensively, and they have committed 54 infractions for 465 yards. They have turned the ball over 13 different times.

The Mountaineers sit in 68th in Division 1 regarding the opposition scoring, giving up 24.4 points per contest. The opposition is running for an average of 3.8 yards per running attempt and 142.9 yards on the ground per game for the season. Overall, they have allowed 1,286 rushing yards through 9 contests. Regarding yards via the pass, the Mountaineers have given up 2,063 yds which ranks them 94th in the nation. They are giving up 229.2 yards per outing via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 61.6%. In total, they are giving up 372.1 yards/game which ranks them 78th in the nation. They have granted 12 touchdowns through the air in addition to 11 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Thundering Herd come into this game with a record of 5-4 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Thundering Herd took a loss by a final score of 49-13 against the Georgia Southern Eagles. Marshall ended up running for 6.4 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 250 yards on 39 carries. The Thundering Herd finished with a total of 412 yds on 68 plays (6.1 yards per play). The Thundering Herd pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 70.0%, surrendering 287 yards on 21 out of 30 through the air. Marshall surrendered 33 rush attempts for 167 yds (5.1 yards per carry).

When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Thundering Herd rank 106th in D-1 scoring 22.3 points per game. The Marshall Thundering Herd have an average of 390.8 yards/game, which is good for 63rd in the nation. The Marshall offense has totaled 551 yards of penalties on 61 infractions, which ranks them 57th in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have given away 10 interceptions while letting opponents recover 7 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 188 1st downs. For the year so far, the Thundering Herd currently have a total of 1,972 passing yards not to mention holding an average of 219.1 passing yards per outing, ranking them 81st in the nation. They average 171.7 yards per game via the rush and have run for 1,545 yards in total.

Marshall has given up a total of 1,588 rushing yards (176.4 yards/game) and 13 touchdowns via the rush for the season. They have surrendered 20 touchdowns through the air as well as 253.9 yards per outing, which has them sitting 125th in D-1. This season, they have surrendered 287 pts. Their defense has totaled 3 fumbles and 7 interceptions on the season. The Thundering Herd defense has taken part in 608 plays, which ranks 90th in Division 1. The Thundering Herd are conceding 31.9 PPG, which puts them 120th in the nation.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Thundering Herd +1.5

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