- Game: South Alabama Jaguars vs. Marshall Thundering Herd
- Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Location: Joan C. Edwards Stadium, Huntington, WV
- TV: ESPN2
- Odds/Point Spread: Thundering Herd (+2.5)
- Total/Over-Under: 64.5
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The South Alabama Jaguars (4-2) will take on the Marshall Thundering Herd (3-3) at Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. As per Las Vegas oddsmakers, South Alabama enters this game as 2.5-point favorites, with a total set at 64.5.
The Jaguars come into this matchup with a solid 4-2 record this season. In their most recent game, they secured a thrilling victory against the Arkansas State Red Wolves, ending with a score of 56-49. South Alabama executed an impressive ground game, rushing the ball 50 times for a total of 296 yards, averaging 5.9 yards per carry. Overall, they recorded 372 yards on 60 plays. Defensively, they allowed 32 completions from 43 attempts, giving up a total of 418 passing yards for a completion rate of 74.4%. On the run defense, they conceded 98 yards on 27 attempts, averaging 3.6 yards allowed per carry.
Offensively, the South Alabama Jaguars average 38.8 points per game, and their rushing attack ranks 16th nationally with an average of 220.3 yards per game. They have amassed a total of 2,627 yards this season. In terms of scoring, the Jaguars have achieved 10 passing touchdowns and 18 rushing touchdowns. They’ve earned 133 first downs while committing 39 penalties for 349 yards, resulting in 3 turnovers.
Defensively, South Alabama ranks 131st in Division 1, allowing an average of 34.5 points per game. Opponents are managing 5.8 yards per rush attempt, totaling 164.2 rushing yards per game against them. They have conceded 985 rushing yards throughout the season. In the passing game, South Alabama has allowed 1,589 yards, ranking 112th in the nation with an average of 264.8 passing yards per game and a completion percentage against of 67.9%. Overall, they surrender an average of 429.0 yards per game, placing them 127th in the country, with 15 passing touchdowns and 14 rushing touchdowns allowed.
The Thundering Herd come into this contest with a record of 3-3 this season. In their latest outing, they suffered a 27-21 defeat against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. Marshall allowed 45 attempts for a total of 235 rushing yards (5.2 yards per carry). Their secondary completed the game with a completion percentage against of 44.4%, yielding just 73 yards on 8 completions from 18 attempts. Overall, the Thundering Herd produced a total of 505 yards on 78 plays (6.5 yards per play), with their rushing attack averaging 5.4 yards per carry for 221 yards on 41 attempts.
When it comes to scoring, the Thundering Herd average 22.0 points per game, ranking them 109th in Division 1. Their offense averages 406.5 yards per game, which places them 58th in college football. They have accumulated 352 yards from penalties across 39 infractions, landing them at the 87th rank for mistakes. The team has given up 7 interceptions and allowed 7 fumbles to be recovered. They have also achieved 130 first downs this season. So far, the Thundering Herd have recorded 1,487 passing yards, averaging 247.8 passing yards per game, ranking them 50th in Division 1, and have rushed for a total of 952 yards this year, averaging 158.7 rushing yards per game.
On the defensive side, Marshall has allowed 1,163 rushing yards (193.8 yards per game) and 8 rushing touchdowns this season. They have conceded 16 passing touchdowns, allowing an average of 253.5 yards per game, which places them 119th nationally. The Thundering Herd have given up a total of 202 points throughout the season. Additionally, they have recovered 2 fumbles and secured 3 interceptions so far. Participating in 396 plays, their defense is ranked 40th in the nation, but they permit an average of 33.7 points per game, positioning them at 129th overall.
Who will come out on top in this Jaguars vs. Thundering Herd college football matchup against the spread?
Pick: Bet on the Jaguars -2.5
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