MTSU Blue Raiders vs Marshall Thundering Herd Prediction, 9/12/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: MTSU Blue Raiders vs Marshall Thundering Herd

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Location: Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, WV

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Thundering Herd (-14.5)

Total/Over-Under: 57.5

The Marshall Thundering Herd (0-1) are welcoming the MTSU Blue Raiders (1-0) at Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Marshall opens this matchup as 14.5-point favorites. The total is 57.5.

The MTSU Blue Raiders step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 for this season. In their last contest, the Blue Raiders took the field against the Murray State Racers and went home with a win by a final score of 38-14. Against the run, the Blue Raiders conceded 145 yards on 27 attempts, which is 5.4 yds per run allowed. MTSU conceded 12 pass completions on 21 attempts for a total of 134 yds, and a completion percentage of 57.1%. In all, they tallied 48 plays which totaled 396 yds. The MTSU Blue Raiders ran the rock 22 times and accrued 196 yds, which came out to an average of 8.9 yds per attempt.

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The Blue Raiders have tallied 396 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, MTSU has compiled 2 touchdowns through the air and 2 touchdowns on the ground. They have yet to turn the ball over. MTSU has accumulated 21 first downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 9 penalties for 77 yards. As a team they're maintaining an average of 196.0 yards via the ground game which is 54th in the nation. Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the MTSU Blue Raiders hold an average of 38.0 points per outing.

The Blue Raiders are sitting in 63rd in D-1 concerning the opposition scoring, giving up 14.0 PPG. They are allowing an average of 5.4 yards per rush on the ground and 145.0 yards on the ground per game on the campaign. In total, they have conceded 145 running yards through 1 contest. When it comes to yards through the air, the Blue Raiders have allowed 134 yards which puts them in 43rd in the nation. They are giving up 134.0 yards per outing through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 57.1%. For the season, they have allowed 279.0 yards per game which has them sitting 58th in the nation. They have given up no touchdowns through the air in addition to 2 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Thundering Herd come into this game with a record of 0-1 for this season. In their last game, the Thundering Herd walked away with a loss by a score of 45-0 when they played the Penn State Nittany Lions. The Thundering Herd ended up finishing with 147 yds on 54 plays (2.7 yards per play). Marshall ran for 1.7 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 44 yds on 26 carries. Marshall surrendered 45 rushing attempts for 163 yards (3.6 yards per rush). The Thundering Herd pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 74.1%, relinquishing 324 yards on 20 for 27 passing.

When it comes to this team's ability to score points, the Thundering Herd are 134th in the country with 0.0 points per contest. The Marshall Thundering Herd average 147.0 yards per game, which is good for 133rd in D-1. The Marshall offense has accrued 45 yards of penalties on 4 infraction, which ranks 117th in D-1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have given away 1 pick while conceding 1 fumble and they have been able to obtain 11 first downs. Over the course of the season so far, the Thundering Herd have earned 103 passing yards. They hold an average of 44.0 yards via the ground game.

The Thundering Herd are conceding 45.0 points per game, which puts them 123rd in college football. Marshall has surrendered a total of 163 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns by way of the ground game this year. They have given up 4 touchdowns via the pass and 324.0 yards/outing, which puts them in 121st in the country. The Thundering Herd defense has taken part in 72 plays, which has them sitting 99th in the nation. They have no fumbles and no interceptions over the course of the season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Blue Raiders +14.5

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