14
Final
28
9
Final
20
7
Final
42
14
Final
51
7
Final
38
31
Final
35
45
Final
19
9
Final
56
24
Final
34
0
Final
34
20
Final
27
13
Final
16
14
Final
62
48
Final
45
0
Final
66
17
Final
45
3
Final
77
22
Final
44
10
Final
42
7
Final
55
22
Final
32
31
Final
42
0
Final
70
36
Final
27
12
Final
59
43
Final
36
13
Final
20
6
Final
45
24
Final
38
16
Final
27
30
Final
23
7
Final
31
20
Final
34
17
Final
72
27
Final
26
6
Final
28
33
Final
30
3
Final
69
17
Final
45
7
Final
31
10
Final
17
10
Final
42
18
Final
16
20
Final
38
17
Final
20
14
Final
56
21
Final
20
6
Final
54
3
Final
56
14
Final
56
9
Final
63
3
Final
35
33
Final
31
24
Final
21
21
Final
45
17
Final
21
38
Final
16
20
Final
3
7
Final
68
10
Final
38
3
Final
45
35
Final
9
28
Final
23
40
Final
42
20
Final
59
13
Final
24
0
Final
68
44
Final
20
0
Final
13
17
Final
34
7
Final
23
20
Final
24
3
Final
42
0
Final
73
23
Final
30
10
Final
34
14
Final
21
17
Final
42
3
Final
48
13
Final
36
3
Final
27
10
Final
70
20
Final
37
Marshall Thundering Herd is 5-7 on the season, 6-4-2 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -5.0. Marshall Thundering Herd is covering the spread at 60% this season (6-4-2), well above the FBS average of 50%.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Home (0 mi) | 0 mi |
| Week 1 | Georgia | 313 mi | 313 mi |
| Week 2 | Missouri State | Home (0 mi) | 313 mi |
| Week 3 | Eastern Kentucky | Home (0 mi) | 313 mi |
| Week 4 | Middle Tennessee | 281 mi | 594 mi |
| Week 5 | Louisiana | 788 mi | 1,382 mi |
| Week 6 | — | Bye | |
| Week 7 | Old Dominion | Home (0 mi) | 1,382 mi |
| Week 8 | Texas State | Home (0 mi) | 1,382 mi |
| Week 9 | — | Bye | |
| Week 10 | Coastal Carolina | 372 mi | 1,754 mi |
| Week 11 | James Madison | Home (0 mi) | 1,754 mi |
| Week 12 | Georgia State | 342 mi | 2,096 mi |
| Week 13 | App State | 158 mi | 2,254 mi |
| Week 14 | Georgia Southern | Home (0 mi) | 2,254 mi |
Marshall fell behind 21-12 at halftime, unable to keep pace with James Madison's explosive plays, including an 80-yard touchdown pass. The Herd's offense managed only field goals in the first half, highlighting a lack of consistency.
Marshall cut the deficit to five points in the second half with a touchdown pass from Carlos Del Rio-Wilson to Tracy Stephens and a field goal, but could not overcome the early deficit. The defense allowed a 49-yard touchdown with 2:16 left, sealing the loss.
Del Rio-Wilson showed promise as a dual-threat quarterback, rushing for 73 yards and passing for 154 yards with a touchdown. His mobility could be a key asset for Marshall's offense moving forward.
Kicker Lorcan Quinn made three field goals, including a 52-yarder at the end of the first half, providing a reliable scoring option. This could be crucial in close games ahead.
With the loss, Marshall fell to 4-5 overall and 2-3 in Sun Belt play, making a bowl game less certain. The team needs to win two of its remaining three games to become bowl eligible, adding pressure to upcoming matchups.
Marshall Thundering Herd — 5-7 overall, 6-4-2 ATS, power rating -5.0.