Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Location: Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH
TV: FOX
Odds/Point Spread: Buckeyes (-39.5)
Total/Over-Under: 51
The Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0) will face off against the Marshall Thundering Herd (1-1) at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Marshall is considered a 39.5-point underdog according to oddsmakers. The over/under for the game is set at 51.
Marshall Thundering Herd enters this matchup with a 1-1 record for the season. In their previous game, the Thundering Herd suffered a 31-14 loss against the Virginia Tech Hokies. They accumulated 278 total yards on 62 plays. Marshall ran the ball 26 times for 147 yards, averaging 5.7 yards per carry. Defensively, they allowed 208 rushing yards on 51 attempts, averaging 4.1 yards per carry. The Thundering Herd also gave up 130 passing yards on 14 completions out of 21 attempts, with a completion rate of 66.7%.
Offensively, the Marshall Thundering Herd is averaging 29.5 points per game and has gained an average of 203.0 rushing yards per game, ranking them 35th in the nation. They have recorded a total of 827 yards for the season. Marshall has scored 6 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns. Defensively, they are giving up an average of 17.0 points per game and have allowed 151.0 rushing yards per game. In their first two games, the Thundering Herd allowed a total of 302 rushing yards and 288 passing yards.
The Buckeyes come into this game with a 2-0 record. In their last game, they defeated the Western Michigan Broncos with a score of 56-0. Ohio State amassed 683 total yards in that game, with 273 rushing yards on 39 carries. Defensively, they only allowed 28 rushing yards on 31 attempts. Ohio State gave up 71 passing yards on 8 completions out of 17 attempts.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are averaging 543.5 yards per game, ranking 8th in the country. Their offense has accumulated 103 penalty yards on 13 infractions. They average 221.5 rushing yards per game and have a total of 443 rushing yards. The Buckeyes have scored 54.0 points per game this season and have recorded 644 passing yards. Defensively, they have only allowed 75 rushing yards and 100.5 passing yards per game.
Who will emerge victorious in the Thundering Herd vs. Buckeyes college football game?
Free Pick: Take the Thundering Herd +39.5
