- Matchup: Texas State Bobcats vs Marshall Thundering Herd
- Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Venue: Joan C. Edwards Stadium, Huntington, WV
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Thundering Herd (+2.5)
- Total Points Over-Under: 65
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The Texas State Bobcats (3-3) are set to visit Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Saturday, October 18, 2025, where they will face off against the Marshall Thundering Herd (3-3). Marshall starts this contest as 2.5-point underdogs. The game has a total points line set at 65.
Entering this match, the Texas State Bobcats hold a 3-3 record for the season. In their latest game, they faced the Troy Trojans, suffering a defeat with a score of 48-41. The Bobcats executed 53 rushing attempts, accumulating 326 yards, averaging an impressive 6.2 yards per carry. In total, Texas State ran 75 plays, amassing 574 yards. Defensively, they allowed 30 completions on 41 attempts, resulting in 415 yards through the air with a completion rate of 73.2%. On the ground, the Bobcats conceded 43 yards over 32 carries, yielding an average of 1.3 yards per rush.
In terms of offensive production, the Texas State Bobcats are scoring an average of 36.0 points per game. They rank 7th nationally in rushing, averaging 250.2 yards on the ground. So far this season, they have accumulated a total of 2,857 yards. When reaching the end zone, Texas State has achieved 7 passing touchdowns and 21 rushing touchdowns. Offensively, they have secured 137 first downs and incurred 37 penalties totaling 328 yards, while turning the ball over 4 times.
Defensively, the Bobcats rank 112th in the nation regarding points allowed, giving up an average of 29.8 points per game. They permit an average of 4.4 yards per carry, allowing teams to rush for 158.8 yards each game. Over six games, they have surrendered 953 rushing yards. Against the pass, Texas State has allowed a total of 1,415 yards, placing them 88th in the NCAA. They concede an average of 235.8 passing yards per game with a completion percentage allowed of 66.7%. Overall, they are yielding 394.7 yards per game, ranking 103rd in college football. This season, they have given up 12 touchdowns through the air and 10 on the ground.
The Thundering Herd also enter this contest with a record of 3-3. In their previous game, they secured a convincing win against the Old Dominion Monarchs with a score of 48-24. The Thundering Herd recorded a total of 445 yards while executing 76 plays, averaging 5.9 yards per play. They rushed for an average of 4.5 yards per carry, totaling 223 yards on 50 carries. On defense, Marshall allowed 38 rushing attempts for 173 yards, averaging 4.6 yards per rush. The Thundering Herd’s pass defense yielded a completion rate of 53.6%, surrendering 266 yards on 15 completions out of 28 attempts.
Offensively, the Thundering Herd rank 40th in the nation, scoring an average of 34.3 points per game. They are generating an average of 375.7 yards, placing them 77th overall. This season, Marshall has accumulated 391 yards in penalties across 47 infractions, ranking 20th nationally in penalties committed. They’ve thrown 1 interception and lost 4 fumbles, while achieving 116 first downs. So far this season, the Thundering Herd have amassed 1,067 passing yards, averaging 177.8 yards per game, which ranks them 114th in Division I. On the ground, they average 197.8 yards per game, with a total of 1,187 rushing yards.
Defensively, Marshall has yielded 847 rushing yards (141.2 per game) and 11 rushing touchdowns this season. They have allowed 12 passing touchdowns and an average of 248.3 yards per game through the air, ranking them 111th overall. In total, they have given up 179 points. Their defense has forced 3 fumbles and recorded 8 interceptions this season, participating in 386 total plays, ranking them 50th in college football. Currently, their defense is allowing 29.8 points per game, ranking them 111th in the nation.
Who will emerge victorious in the Bobcats vs. Thundering Herd matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back the Thundering Herd +2.5
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