DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Marshall defeated Old Dominion 48–24 to secure a comfortable win. Marshall covered by 38.5; Game went Over by 14.5. The market closed at Old Dominion -14.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Old Dominion -7.1 - a gap of 7.4 points toward Marshall, of which 6.4 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 Old Dominion 9.8 points stronger on a neutral field.
Old Dominion committed two costly turnovers, including a pick-six by Boogie Trotter that gave Marshall an early 7-0 lead and a fumble that set up another Marshall touchdown. These mistakes were pivotal in the 48-24 loss.
Colton Joseph threw for 266 yards and a touchdown but also had two interceptions, including the pick-six. His inconsistency under pressure will need to be addressed to improve offensive efficiency.
The defense allowed 48 points and 219 passing yards, with Marshall's receivers exploiting coverage for big plays, including a 49-yard touchdown. The unit must tighten up to prevent explosive plays.
Despite the loss, Old Dominion showed resilience with two short touchdown runs in the fourth quarter by Joseph and Maurki James. This fighting spirit could be a positive sign for upcoming games.
At kickoff, conditions at Joan C. Edwards Stadium were Cloudy, 63°F with winds of 4 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.
Cloudy
63°F
| Measure | Old DominionAway | MarshallHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 352 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | Bye week |
| Season total | 1,967 miles | 2,765 miles |
| Body clock | 15:30 | 15:30 |
| Rest | 7 days | 13 days |
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