Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Marshall Thundering Herd Prediction, 10/10/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Marshall Thundering Herd

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Location: Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, WV

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Thundering Herd (-3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 56.5

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (1-4) are hitting the road to Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Saturday, October 10, 2026 where they will try to defeat the Marshall Thundering Herd (3-2). Coastal Carolina opens this game as 3-point dogs. The betting total is set at 56.5.

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers come into this game with a record of 1-4 this season. In their last contest, the Chanticleers took on the Georgia Southern Eagles and took a loss by a final of 31-24. Once the final whistle blew, they tallied 69 plays for 370 yards. The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers ran the ball a total of 36 different times and accounted for 142 yds, earning them an average of 3.9 yards per carry. Against the run, the Chanticleers conceded 166 yds on 26 tries, which is 6.4 yards per run surrendered. Coastal Carolina conceded 19 pass completions on 31 attempts for a total of 241 yards, and a completion percentage of 61.3%.

When it comes to scoring points, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers hold an average of 24.8 points per outing. As a team they average 131.8 yards on the ground which ranks them 105th in the country. The Chanticleers have attained 1,932 total yards this year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Coastal Carolina has totaled 12 touchdowns via the pass and 3 rushing touchdowns. Coastal Carolina has a total of 104 1st downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 46 penalties for 367 yards. They have surrendered the football 8 different times.

The Chanticleers sit in 80th in college football in terms of their opponents scoring, allowing 25.0 points per contest. They are allowing an average of 4.7 yards per tote and 183.4 rushing yards per game this season. Overall, they have allowed 917 yards via the ground game in 5 outings. Concerning passing yardage, the Chanticleers have given up 998 yds which puts them in 71st in the country. They have given up 199.6 yards per game through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 64.7%. Overall, they have surrendered 383.0 yards per contest putting them 100th in college football. They have surrendered 10 touchdowns through the air as well as 6 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Thundering Herd head into this matchup 3-2 for this year. For their last game, the Thundering Herd went home defeated by a final of 45-17 when they played the James Madison Dukes. Marshall surrendered 35 attempts on the ground for 310 yards (8.9 yds per rush). The Thundering Herd secondary gave up a completion rate of 65.6%, surrendering 263 yds on 21 for 32 passing. The Thundering Herd finished the game with 444 yards while running 81 plays (5.5 yards per play). Marshall ended up running for 4.5 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 135 yds on 30 carries.

The Marshall Thundering Herd have an average of 386.8 yards per game, ranking them 76th in the nation. The Marshall offense has 320 penalty yds on 34 infractions, which has them ranked 52nd in D-1 in terms of helping out the other team. They are averaging 146.2 yards per game via the ground game and have run for 731 yards in total. They have thrown 4 interceptions while losing 4 fumbles and they have tallied 105 1st downs. In relation to their scoring prowess, the Thundering Herd rank 108th in college football maintaining an average of 22.2 points per contest. Over the course of the season thus far, the Thundering Herd have thrown for 1,203 passing yards as well as holding an average of 240.6 passing yards per outing, which has them sitting 61st in the country.

Marshall has given up a total of 928 rushing yards (185.6 yards per contest) and 6 touchdowns rushing for the season. They have conceded 15 touchdowns through the air in addition to 289.6 yards per outing, ranking them 134th in the nation. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 175 pts. Their defense has 2 fumbles and 2 interceptions for the season. The Thundering Herd defense has taken part in 333 plays, which ranks 101st in D-1. The Thundering Herd are relinquishing 35.0 PPG, which has them 130th in the country.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Chanticleers +3.0

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