Marshall Thundering Herd (4-1) vs. Georgia State Panthers (4-1)
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Georgia State Panthers 10/14/23 – Coming this Saturday is one of the most eagerly anticipated college football showdowns: Marshall Thundering Herd taking on Georgia State Panthers who both boast impressive 4-1 records. There has been much talk surrounding how this matchup may end and here is an in-depth breakdown of stats, players, and trends to assist with your NCAAF game predictions today.
Marshall University’s Thundering Herd are on an incredible roll this season, boasting key players like Rasheen Ali (105 rushing attempts for 538 yards and 9 touchdowns) and Caleb Coombs (19 receptions, 185 reception yards). Both look to lead Marshall to victory come game day.
Georgia State has also been strong, as Running Back Marcus Carroll with 115 rushing attempts and 583 yards has replicated Ali’s performance at Marshall. Additionally, Wide Receiver Robert Lewis is a significant aerial threat who racked up 500 receiving yards through 26 receptions to become a key threat on Georgia State’s side of things.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Georgia State Panthers 10/14/23 Game Info
| When: | Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Center Parc Stadium |
| TV: | ESP2 |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Cam Fancher QB vs. Darren Grainger QB
Cam Fancher is an integral component in leading his team to its current position. His statistics speak for themselves – with 117 out of 175 passing attempts completed for 1205 passing yards, an impressive average of 6.9 yards per pass attempt and an incredible success rate. Fancher’s 130.3 passer rating speaks to his reliable playmaking role, but there’s one caveat – 5 interceptions and 8 sacks indicate moments of pressure vulnerability that will be examined closely during this matchup. Fancher will need to avoid both sacks and interceptions against Georgia State’s defense in order to control its tempo and determine its outcome.
On the flipside, Georgia State Panthers quarterback Darren Grainger has been remarkable this season. Amassing an astounding 1187 passing yards via an impressive 92 completions out of 134 attempts is evidence that this quarterback poses an immediate threat in the pocket. Remarkable is his 8.9 yards per pass attempt and 157.3 passer rating, both indicators of his remarkable abilities as an avid passer. These impressive stats demonstrate both his potential and efficiency when it comes to creating big plays with their passes. Grainger has shown remarkable discipline this season with just two interceptions and four sacks to his name – making him an intimidating foe for Marshall’s defense. Fancher and Grainger will provide an exciting quarterback battle between themselves that may ultimately decide the outcome of this contest.
NCAAF Odds/Point Spread: Georgia State Panthers -108, Total Odds: 53.5
Betting odds slightly favor Georgia State Panthers given both teams’ nearly equal performances and almost identical records; therefore it makes sense that odds would be so evenly balanced.
Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Trends
Marshall has been nothing short of impressive this season, winning 9 of their last 10 games and going 4-1 against the spread in their last five away games. Their dominance against Sun Belt conference and East Division division opponents can be seen with their perfect record (5-0 straight-up record). But when it comes to over/under trends, 5 out of 6 of their October games had totals that ended under 40 points – signaling low scoring affairs!
Georgia State Panthers Betting Trends
Georgia State has proven their mettle over the last seven games with an impressive 5-2 mark against the spread, although their Sun Belt Conference opponents have proven difficult. Unfortunately for Georgia State, most of their recent Sun Belt opponents (1-4 straight up in five) have seen their total go UNDER in most matches against East Division competition. Marshall was another team who struggled against Sun Belt opponents this season going 1-4 straight up over five.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Georgia State Panthers 10/14/23 Betting Picks
Given both teams’ past performances and betting trends, this game promises to be closely contested. Both have shown resilience and dominance throughout their tenure which makes predicting which team will come out on top an uphill task.
Given Marshall’s recent form and success against Sun Belt Conference teams, they may hold an advantage; however, Georgia State cannot be underestimated due to their home advantage and QB Darren Grainger’s incredible performance. To gain further clarity, consulting handicapper ratings and reviews may provide valuable insights.
Free Pick and Prediction: Marshall Thundering Herd 27, Georgia State Panthers 24.