DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Coastal Carolina defeated Marshall 44–27 to secure a comfortable win. Coastal Carolina covered by 24.0; Game went Over by 15.5. The market closed at Marshall -7.0 and the Blue Chip model made it Marshall -2.2 - a gap of 4.8 points toward Coastal Carolina, of which 4.0 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge. Blue Chip Analytics had rated Marshall 4.7 points stronger on a neutral field.
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.
At kickoff, conditions at Brooks Stadium (SC) were Partly cloudy, 55°F with winds of 7 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Partly cloudy
55°F
| Measure | MarshallAway | Coastal CarolinaHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 372 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | Bye week |
| Season total | 3,136 miles | 2,719 miles |
| Body clock | 19:30 | 19:30 |
| Rest | 12 days | 12 days |
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