This week’s matchup between the Marshall Thundering Herd (4-1) and the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (3-2) will give the Thundering Herd a chance to continue their three-game winning streak. The nation’s fifth-leading passer, Nick Mullens (1,691 yards, 14 TDs), will be key to the outcome of this contest. Having won three of their last four, Southern Miss enters the week looking to add to its recent success. The game will begin Friday, Oct 9 at 7:00 p.m. ET and can be seen on CBSS.
Marshall blew out Old Dominion 27-7 last week. Ryan Yurachek had a solid outing in the win, registering six receptions for 63 yards and one TD. DeAndre Reaves added 70 receiving yards on six receptions. Not to be outdone, Southern Miss routed North Texas 49-14. Mike Thomas had an outstanding performance for the Golden Eagles, totaling seven receptions for 155 yards and three TDs. Nick Mullens also had a big day, contributing 325 yards and four TDs through the air.
The Thundering Herd, a six-point favorite, will be looking to defend their home field when Southern Miss visits. The Over/Under (O/U) for the matchup is presently unavailable.
The Thundering Herd enter the game with records of 4-1 Straight Up (SU) and 3-2 Against The Spread (ATS) this season. Marshall usually finishes games strong, averaging 9.8 points in the fourth quarter.
Across the field, it’s hard to argue Southern Miss’s success ATS. The Golden Eagles are doing something right with a 5-0 record ATS to go along with a 3-2 record SU this season.
Predictions: SU Winner – Southern Miss, ATS Winner – Southern Miss
Notes
Marshall is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games.
Marshall is 12-4-1 ATS in its last 17 games at home.
Marshall is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home.
Marshall is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Southern Miss.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Marshall’s last 5 games when playing Southern Miss.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Southern Miss’s last 5 games when playing Marshall.
Southern Miss is 3-0 SU when leading at the start of the 4th quarter this season. Marshall is 2-0 SU when leading after three quarters.
The Southern Miss offensive running attack is ranked 60th in the country this year, compared to the 91st-ranked rush defense of Marshall.
