- Matchup: Marshall Thundering Herd vs Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Venue: Kidd Brewer Stadium, Boone, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Mountaineers (+5.0)
- Over/Under Total: 54.5
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On November 22, 2025, the Appalachian State Mountaineers (4-6) will challenge the Marshall Thundering Herd (5-5) at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Marshall enters this contest as 5.0-point favorites, with the total points over/under set at 54.5.
The Marshall Thundering Herd are coming into this game with a 5-5 record for the season. In their most recent game, they secured a victory against the Georgia State Panthers, winning 30-18. During this matchup, they executed 61 plays, accumulating 489 total yards. The Thundering Herd successfully ran the ball 34 times, amassing 168 yards for an average of 4.9 yards per carry. Defensively, they allowed 139 rushing yards on 35 attempts, yielding an average of 4.0 yards per rush. The pass defense permitted 14 completions on 24 attempts, giving up a total of 270 yards with a completion rate of 58.3%.
This season, the Thundering Herd has totaled 4,055 yards. They have scored 17 touchdowns through the air and 19 on the ground while committing 11 turnovers. With 214 first downs, the team ranks 17th in D-1 for rushing yards, averaging 206.8 yards per game. Marshall’s scoring average stands at 32.6 points per game.
<pHowever, defensively, they rank 116th in Division 1 for points allowed, conceding 31.3 points per game. Opponents are averaging 4.0 yards per carry and 147.2 yards rushing per game, leading to a total of 1,472 rushing yards given up this season. In passing defense, they have allowed 2,651 yards, ranking 120th nationally, with an average of 265.1 passing yards per game and a completion rate of 56.3%. Overall, the Thundering Herd allows an average of 412.3 yards per game, which puts them at 113th in D-1, allowing 20 touchdowns through the pass and 19 rushing touchdowns.On the other side, the Appalachian State Mountaineers have a record of 4-6. In their last appearance, they suffered a significant loss to the James Madison Dukes, with a final score of 58-10. The Mountaineers generated only 146 yards on 52 plays (averaging 2.8 yards per play). Their rushing game was largely ineffective, gaining just 1 yard on 15 carries. Defensively against the run, the Mountaineers allowed 54 attempts for 324 yards (averaging 6.0 yards per rush) and yielded 303 passing yards on 22 completions from 35 attempts, scoring a completion rate of 62.9%.
The Mountaineers’ offense records an average of 387.7 yards per game, ranking 69th nationally. They have tallied 688 yards in penalties over 71 infractions, ranking 32nd in D-1 for aiding opponents. Their rushing game contributes 113.8 yards per game, totaling 1,138 yards for the year. They’ve lost 11 interceptions and 6 fumbles, attaining 212 first downs. Scoring-wise, Appalachian State ranks 85th nationally with an average of 24.9 points per game. Their passing attack has generated 2,739 yards, averaging 273.9 yards per game, placing them 24th in the nation.
On the defensive front, the Mountaineers allow an average of 30.4 points per game, putting them 112th nationally. So far this season, they have given up 1,350 rushing yards (135.0 yards per game) and relinquished 17 rushing touchdowns. In terms of passing, they have allowed 18 touchdowns and 274.9 passing yards per outing, ranking 132nd in the country. With a total of 722 defensive plays, their national ranking sits at 120th. Their defense has recorded 2 fumbles and 10 interceptions this season, giving up a total of 304 points so far.
Who will claim victory in this pivotal matchup between the Thundering Herd and the Mountaineers?
Prediction: Bet on the Thundering Herd -5.0
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