Coastal Carolina defeated Marshall 44–27 to secure a comfortable win. Coastal Carolina covered by 24.0; Game went Over by 15.5. Blue Chip Analytics had rated Marshall 4.7 points stronger on a neutral field.
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At kick-off, conditions at Brooks Stadium (SC) were Partly cloudy, 54.5°F, Wind Chill 51.3°F with winds of 6.5 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel below.
54.5°F
Coastal Carolina scored 44 points, marking the fourth time in five conference games they've scored 40+ points, showcasing a potent offense led by QB Samari Collier (196 pass yards, 2 TDs; 75 rush yards, 2 TDs).
After trailing 27-17 in the third quarter, Coastal Carolina scored 27 unanswered points, demonstrating resilience and ability to adjust at halftime, which could be key in close games.
Marshall committed five turnovers, including four on consecutive drives in the second half, which Coastal Carolina capitalized on to fuel their comeback and secure the win.
In addition to Collier's rushing, Dominic Knicely added 76 yards and a touchdown on five carries, giving the Chanticleers a versatile ground attack that can control the clock and wear down defenses.
Kian Afrookhteh made all three field goal attempts, including a 42-yarder, providing a reliable scoring option that can be crucial in tight matchups moving forward.
Marshall travels 372 miles to this game, a short road trip.
Coastal Carolina won by 17 to secure a comfortable win.
Coastal Carolina covered the spread comfortably.
The total went Over by 15.5 points.
Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favour Marshall (-7.0) over Coastal Carolina (-11.7) by 4.7 points on a neutral field. Despite playing at home, Coastal Carolina faces a power rating deficit. Check whether the market spread accounts for this gap. Coastal Carolina brings a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.3). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.
Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input: cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.
Coastal Carolina won and Coastal Carolina covered the spread.
