Western Michigan Broncos at Marshall Thundering Herd
Saturday, September 28th 2024 (3:30 PM EDT)
Marshall -3.5 (53.5) (-166) Open: -6.0
Marshall 27 - Western Michigan: 20
Broncos (6 - 7) (5 - 8 - 0)
Coach Lance Taylor (4 - 8)
Avg Score : 29 - 31 (22 - 34 on Road)
Record Prediction: 6 - 7 (#72)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach Lance Taylor (4 - 8)
Avg Score : 29 - 31 (22 - 34 on Road)
Record Prediction: 6 - 7 (#72)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
WMU coming off BYE
Our Line: Marshall -13 (SP+ MRSH -13)
Projected Score: WMU: 21 - MRSH: 34 (56)
MRSH Win prob: 62% | Cover: 49%
WMU Travel: 315 miles
Our Line: Marshall -13 (SP+ MRSH -13)
Projected Score: WMU: 21 - MRSH: 34 (56)
MRSH Win prob: 62% | Cover: 49%
WMU Travel: 315 miles
Thundering Herd (10 - 3) (11 - 1 - 1)
Coach Charles Huff (22 - 17)
Avg Score : 32 - 23 (36 - 20 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 10 - 3 (#17)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach Charles Huff (22 - 17)
Avg Score : 32 - 23 (36 - 20 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 10 - 3 (#17)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
| Western Michigan's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/30 | Western Michigan at Wisconsin | +24.0 | 57.0 | L 14 - 28 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Western Michigan at Ohio State | +37.5 | 54.5 | L 0 - 56 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Western Michigan vs Bethune-Cookman | -33.5 | 54.5 | W 59 - 31 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/28 | Western Michigan at Marshall | +3.5 | 53.5 | L 20 - 27 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/5 | Western Michigan at Ball State | -10.0 | 57.5 | W 45 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/12 | Western Michigan vs Akron | -9.5 | 48.5 | W 34 - 24 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/19 | Western Michigan at Buffalo | -1.0 | 49.5 | W 48 - 41 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/26 | Western Michigan vs Kent State | -19.0 | 61.0 | W 52 - 21 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 11/6 | Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois | +2.5 | 51.5 | L 28 - 42 | O | N | |
| Tue 11/12 | Western Michigan at Bowling Green | +9.5 | 57.5 | L 13 - 31 | U | N | |
| Tue 11/19 | Western Michigan at Central Michigan | -6.0 | 56.0 | L 14 - 16 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | Western Michigan vs Eastern Michigan | -6.5 | 56.5 | W 26 - 18 | U | Y | |
| Sat 12/14 | Western Michigan vs South Alabama | +6.0 | 53.5 | L 23 - 30 | U | N | |
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| Marshall's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Marshall vs Stony Brook | -32.5 | 56.5 | W 45 - 3 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Marshall at Virginia Tech | +20.5 | 52.5 | L 14 - 31 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/21 | Marshall at Ohio State | +40.0 | 57.0 | L 14 - 49 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/28 | Marshall vs Western Michigan | -3.5 | 53.5 | W 27 - 20 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/5 | Marshall vs App State | -3.0 | 56.5 | W 52 - 37 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/12 | Marshall at Georgia Southern | +1.0 | 58.5 | L 23 - 24 | U | Y | |
| Thu 10/17 | Marshall vs Georgia State | -9.5 | 51.5 | W 35 - 20 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/2 | Marshall vs UL Monroe | -10.5 | 48.0 | W 28 - 23 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/9 | Marshall at Southern Miss | -13.5 | 53.5 | W 37 - 3 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/16 | Marshall vs Coastal Carolina | -7.5 | 57.0 | W 31 - 19 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Marshall at Old Dominion | +3.0 | 51.0 | W 42 - 35 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/30 | Marshall at James Madison | +2.5 | 52.5 | W 35 - 33 | O | Y | |
| Sat 12/7 | Marshall at Louisiana | +5.0 | 58.0 | W 31 - 3 | U | Y | |
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Important Stats (2024)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU | #43 (.24) | 45% (33) | 28.9 | 45% (59) | 3.05 (62) | 184 | 46% (27) | 187 | 4.11 (49) | #122 (.29) | 49% (128) | 31.3 | 48% (115) | 51% (132) | 4.38 (119) | 39.2 | 1 | 1.6 |
| MRSH | #60 (.21) | 43% (66) | 31.8 | 45% (47) | 3.35 (18) | 203 | 40% (88) | 181 | 3.93 (66) | #47 (.13) | 40% (46) | 23.1 | 43% (75) | 37% (21) | 3.87 (79) | 42.5 | 0.7 | 1.5 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU | #43 (.24) | 45% (33) | 45% (59) | 3.05 (62) | 184 | 46% (27) | 187 | 4.11 (49) | #122 (.29) | 49% (128) | 48% (115) | 51% (132) | 4.38 (119) | 39.2 | 1 | 1.6 | ||
| MRSH | #60 (.21) | 43% (66) | 45% (47) | 3.35 (18) | 203 | 40% (88) | 181 | 3.93 (66) | #47 (.13) | 40% (46) | 43% (75) | 37% (21) | 3.87 (79) | 42.5 | 0.7 | 1.5 |
Overall Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Offense | 13 | 28.9 | 22 | 45.2% | 4.11 | 1 | 19 | 371 | 184 | 187 | 5 | 55% | 45% | 45% | 46% | 15% | .24 |
| MRSH Defense | 13 | 23.1 | 20.3 | 40% | 3.87 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 53% | 46% | 43% | 37% | 19% | .13 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Defense | 13 | 31.3 | 34.4 | 49.1% | 4.38 | 1.6 | - | - | - | - | - | 56% | 44% | 48% | 51% | 18% | .29 |
| MRSH Offense | 13 | 31.8 | 36.3 | 42.9% | 3.93 | 0.7 | 20 | 384 | 203 | 181 | 5.2 | 59% | 41% | 45% | 40% | 13% | .21 |
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 13 | 29:58 | 19.5 | 35% | 59% | 4.1 | 39.2 | 1 | 1.6 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 1 | 31.3 |
| Marshall | 13 | 28:39 | 19.8 | 40% | 59% | 5.4 | 42.5 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 6.6 | 2.6 | 2 | 31.1 |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Offense | 13 | 55% (35) | 45% (59) | 36.8 | 184.2 | 5 | 28 (25) | .18 (43) | 3.05 (62) | 75% (53) | 10% (64) | 1.07 (33) |
| MRSH Defense | 13 | 53% (99) | 43% (75) | - | - | - | - | .17 (93) | 2.95 (57) | 70% (50) | 12% (30) | 1.11 (118) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Defense | 13 | 56% (123) | 48% (115) | - | - | - | - | .19 (105) | 3.18 (96) | 76% (84) | 10% (66) | 1.01 (81) |
| MRSH Offense | 13 | 59% (12) | 45% (47) | 38.8 | 202.5 | 5.2 | 21 (59) | .22 (27) | 3.35 (18) | 76% (49) | 8% (32) | 1.06 (39) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Offense | 13 | 45% (100) | 46% (27) | 16.3 | 24.9 | 187 | 7.5 | 11.5 | 18 (68) | 9 (48) | .32 (40) | 1.5 (98) | 28% (16) | 31% (71) | .27 (91) | 6% (59) | 1.9 (108) |
| MRSH Defense | 13 | 46% (37) | 37% (21) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13 (31) | .13 (23) | 1.6 (58) | 34% (37) | 26% (14) | .24 (40) | 7% (25) | 2.2 (102) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU Defense | 13 | 44% (12) | 51% (132) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 (93) | .44 (127) | 1.5 (31) | 27% (125) | 33% (103) | .33 (81) | 8% (19) | 1.9 (39) |
| MRSH Offense | 13 | 41% (123) | 40% (88) | 14.9 | 25.6 | 181.1 | 7.1 | 12.1 | 27 (20) | 4 (1) | .23 (82) | 1.7 (36) | 30% (36) | 30% (84) | .25 (98) | 5% (52) | 2 (76) |
Western Michigan's Power Ratings
Western Michigan's Power Rating: -10.37 #103
Western Michigan's Offense Rating: 22.99 #41
Western Michigan's Defense Rating: 15.82 #113
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Western Michigan's 2024 Expected Record: 6.0 - 7.0
Western Michigan's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -10.2 #105
Western Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.7 #86
Western Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 36.0 #120
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Western Michigan's Power Rating: -10.37 #103
Western Michigan's Offense Rating: 22.99 #41
Western Michigan's Defense Rating: 15.82 #113
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Western Michigan's 2024 Expected Record: 6.0 - 7.0
Western Michigan's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -10.2 #105
Western Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.7 #86
Western Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: 36.0 #120
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Power Ratings Matchup
Western Michigan: -10.37 Marshall: 2.885
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Michigan: -10.2 Marshall: 3.1
Western Michigan: -10.37 Marshall: 2.885
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Western Michigan: -10.2 Marshall: 3.1
Marshall's Power Ratings
Marshall's Power Rating: 2.885 #71
Marshall's Offense Rating: 18.46 #82
Marshall's Defense Rating: 8.48 #57
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 9 #44
Marshall's 2024 Expected Record: 10.0 - 3.0
Marshall's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 3.1 #58
Marshall's Offense SP+ Rating: 29.6 #50
Marshall's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.9 #71
Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Marshall's Power Rating: 2.885 #71
Marshall's Offense Rating: 18.46 #82
Marshall's Defense Rating: 8.48 #57
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 9 #44
Marshall's 2024 Expected Record: 10.0 - 3.0
Marshall's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 3.1 #58
Marshall's Offense SP+ Rating: 29.6 #50
Marshall's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.9 #71
Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Western Michigan Scoring
Offense: 28.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 22
Defense: 31.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 34.4
Western Michigan's 2024 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Record on Road: 2 - 5
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 5 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 5 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 3 - 0
Offense: 28.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 22
Defense: 31.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 34.4
Western Michigan's 2024 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Record on Road: 2 - 5
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 5 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 5 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 3 - 0
Projected Score
Marshall 34
Western Michigan 21
Total Points: 56
Marshall 34
Western Michigan 21
Total Points: 56
Marshall Scoring
Offense: 31.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 36.3
Defense: 23.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 20.3
Marshall's 2024 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 11 - 1 - 1
Record at home: 6 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 1 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 5 - 1 - 0
Offense: 31.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 36.3
Defense: 23.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 20.3
Marshall's 2024 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 11 - 1 - 1
Record at home: 6 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 1 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 5 - 1 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 09/28 | Marshall | 27 | Western Michigan | 20 | Marshall | Marshall -3.5 | Marshall | 53.5 | Under |
| 2004 | 11/20 | Marshall | 31 | Western Michigan | 21 | Marshall | ||||
| 2003 | 10/25 | Western Michigan | 21 | Marshall | 41 | Marshall | ||||
| 2000 | 10/04 | Marshall | 10 | Western Michigan | 30 | Western Michigan | ||||
| 2000 | 12/01 | Marshall | 19 | Western Michigan | 14 | Marshall |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 4 | 1 | 0 Overs |
| Western Michigan | 1 | 0 | 1 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 3 - 2 | 1 - 0 | 1 - 0 | 0 - 0 |
| Road Teams | 2 - 3 | 0 - 1 | 0 - 0 | 0 - 1 |
(#103) Western Michigan Info
Power Rating: -10.37 #103
Offense Rating: 22.99 #41
Defense Rating: 15.82 #113
Overall SP+ Rating: -10.2 #105
Offense SP+ Rating: 24.7 #86
Defense SP+ Rating: 36.0 #120
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Expected Record: 6.0 - 7.0
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 45%
Good Offense Success Rate of 45%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 4.11 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Good Pass Success 46%
Good OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 49%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.38 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 48%
Awful Pass Def Success 51%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Western Michigan has won 1 straight
Western Michigan has lost 2 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 2 - 5 (2 - 5 - 0 vs Spread )
Western Michigan Notes
(11/25) 3 str L's, zero Rgame, QB sucked, Vs EMU 4 bowl
(11/13) QBs/Rgame awful vs BG, Run Def torched in L
(11/7) TO's, stupidity cost vs N Ill. QB Wolff a fraud
(10/22) Def stop rate 47% (#125) into week 9
(10/20) Off torched Buffalo, Def awful vs both Pass & Run
(10/18) Better than record, sched rough, close losses
(10/13) Rgame good, Pass D torched by Akron. Def 4 TOs
(10/4) Run a lot w/ good success. Def awful so far
(10/4) Let's see how they play now sched lightens up
(8/15) DBs supposed to be near the best in the MAC
Western Michigan Highlights
Western Michigan has Really Good Running Game (#108)
Western Michigan Secondary is very good (#108)
Western Michigan has a great TO Margin (#11)
Western Michigan commits very few Penalties (#91)
Western Michigan Deficiencies
Western Michigan Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Western Michigan has a bad defense (#120)
Western Michigan has a bad red zone defense (#119)
Power Rating: -10.37 #103
Offense Rating: 22.99 #41
Defense Rating: 15.82 #113
Overall SP+ Rating: -10.2 #105
Offense SP+ Rating: 24.7 #86
Defense SP+ Rating: 36.0 #120
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Expected Record: 6.0 - 7.0
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 45%
Good Offense Success Rate of 45%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 4.11 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Good Pass Success 46%
Good OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 49%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.38 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 48%
Awful Pass Def Success 51%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Western Michigan has won 1 straight
Western Michigan has lost 2 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 2 - 5 (2 - 5 - 0 vs Spread )
Western Michigan Notes
(11/25) 3 str L's, zero Rgame, QB sucked, Vs EMU 4 bowl
(11/13) QBs/Rgame awful vs BG, Run Def torched in L
(11/7) TO's, stupidity cost vs N Ill. QB Wolff a fraud
(10/22) Def stop rate 47% (#125) into week 9
(10/20) Off torched Buffalo, Def awful vs both Pass & Run
(10/18) Better than record, sched rough, close losses
(10/13) Rgame good, Pass D torched by Akron. Def 4 TOs
(10/4) Run a lot w/ good success. Def awful so far
(10/4) Let's see how they play now sched lightens up
(8/15) DBs supposed to be near the best in the MAC
Western Michigan Highlights
Western Michigan has Really Good Running Game (#108)
Western Michigan Secondary is very good (#108)
Western Michigan has a great TO Margin (#11)
Western Michigan commits very few Penalties (#91)
Western Michigan Deficiencies
Western Michigan Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Western Michigan has a bad defense (#120)
Western Michigan has a bad red zone defense (#119)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | MRSH | WMU |
| OverallOver | #33 | #31 |
| OffenseOff | #78 | #7 |
| DefenseDef | #16 | #83 |
| Special TeamsST | #19 | #58 |
| PassingPass | #66 | #60 |
| RushingRush | #45 | #27 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #71 | #3 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #44 | #19 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #92 | #45 |
| TacklingTkl | #18 | #71 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #59 | #84 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #23 | #78 |
| Coverage DefCov | #3 | #72 |
Rematch from Week 5
Marshall -3.5 (53.5)
Marshall won vs Western Michigan this year (27-20)
Previous Matchups
Marshall beat Western Michigan last year (27-20)
Weather Forecast
Playing in Joan C. Edwards Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Team Information
Injuries: WMU | MRSH
Depth Chart: WMU | MRSH
Rosters: WMU | MRSH
(#71) Marshall Info
Power Rating: 2.885 #71
Offense Rating: 18.46 #82
Defense Rating: 8.48 #57
Overall SP+ Rating: 3.1 #58
Offense SP+ Rating: 29.6 #50
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.9 #71
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 9 #44
Expected Record: 10.0 - 3.0
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 59%, Pass: 41%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 43%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 3.93 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Bad Pass Success 40%
Avg OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 40%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.87 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 43%
Great Pass Def Success 37%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Marshall has lost 2 straight
Marshall has won 1 straight at Home
Record at home: 6 - 0 (5 - 1 - 0 vs Spread)
Marshall Notes
(12/8) Won Sun Belt, did not extend HC Huff?
(12/8) Hired HC Tony Gibson (NC St DC)
(12/1) Great 2OT W @JMU, OG'd by 120 yds, QB bad
(11/25) Off great vs ODU. Need W vs JMU & help for SBC
(11/18) Somehow winning games w/ bad Off, meh Def
(11/3) Off Eff, Def enough in W (ULM). Now 3-1 SBC
(10/17) QB Braxton (very mobile) taken over for Earle
(10/17) QB Braxton pass bad/run good vs Ga St
(10/17) Rgame 295 yds, 8 ypc vs Ga St. Nearly gagged
(10/13) QB's awful, Rgame good. 21pt 4Q total gag (Ga So)
Marshall Highlights
Marshall is Undefeated at Home
Marshall has Really Good Running Game (#56)
Marshall has a top Offensive Line (#120)
Marshall Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Marshall has a good pass defense (#109)
Marshall Front 7 is disruptive (#56)
Marshall Secondary is very good (#88)
Marshall has a great TO Margin (#28)
Marshall Deficiencies
Power Rating: 2.885 #71
Offense Rating: 18.46 #82
Defense Rating: 8.48 #57
Overall SP+ Rating: 3.1 #58
Offense SP+ Rating: 29.6 #50
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.9 #71
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 9 #44
Expected Record: 10.0 - 3.0
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 59%, Pass: 41%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 43%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 3.93 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Bad Pass Success 40%
Avg OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 40%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.87 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 43%
Great Pass Def Success 37%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Marshall has lost 2 straight
Marshall has won 1 straight at Home
Record at home: 6 - 0 (5 - 1 - 0 vs Spread)
Marshall Notes
(12/8) Won Sun Belt, did not extend HC Huff?
(12/8) Hired HC Tony Gibson (NC St DC)
(12/1) Great 2OT W @JMU, OG'd by 120 yds, QB bad
(11/25) Off great vs ODU. Need W vs JMU & help for SBC
(11/18) Somehow winning games w/ bad Off, meh Def
(11/3) Off Eff, Def enough in W (ULM). Now 3-1 SBC
(10/17) QB Braxton (very mobile) taken over for Earle
(10/17) QB Braxton pass bad/run good vs Ga St
(10/17) Rgame 295 yds, 8 ypc vs Ga St. Nearly gagged
(10/13) QB's awful, Rgame good. 21pt 4Q total gag (Ga So)
Marshall Highlights
Marshall is Undefeated at Home
Marshall has Really Good Running Game (#56)
Marshall has a top Offensive Line (#120)
Marshall Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Marshall has a good pass defense (#109)
Marshall Front 7 is disruptive (#56)
Marshall Secondary is very good (#88)
Marshall has a great TO Margin (#28)
Marshall Deficiencies
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Wolff | 191 | 285 | 67% | 2214 | 17 | 7 | 7.8 |
| Broc Lowry (Tr) | 4 | 8 | 50% | 21 | 0 | 0 | 2.6 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Nixon | 132 | 874 | 12 | 6.6 | 92 |
| Jalen Buckley | 120 | 657 | 8 | 5.5 | 61 |
| Zahir Abdus-Salaam | 104 | 567 | 3 | 5.5 | 70 |
| Broc Lowry (Tr) | 22 | 123 | 3 | 5.6 | 40 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Womack | 34 | 456 | 1 | 13.4 | 41 |
| Blake Bosma | 37 | 403 | 6 | 10.9 | 55 |
| Anthony Sambucci | 31 | 376 | 2 | 12.1 | 54 |
| Zahir Abdus-Salaam | 28 | 227 | 1 | 8.1 | 31 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Willis | 109 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Tate Hallock | 84 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Jacob Wahlberg | 78 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bilhal Kone | 70 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Walker | 38 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Mason Nelson | 31 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Isaiah Green | 28 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Donald Willis | 109 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilhal Kone | 70 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| Nyquan Washington | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Corey Walker | 38 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braylon Braxton (Tr) | 124 | 206 | 60% | 1624 | 19 | 2 | 7.9 |
| Stone Earle | 65 | 120 | 54% | 673 | 7 | 2 | 5.6 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Turner | 104 | 864 | 6 | 8.3 | 88 |
| Braylon Braxton (Tr) | 134 | 610 | 4 | 4.6 | 35 |
| Jordan Houston (Tr) | 111 | 592 | 2 | 5.3 | 45 |
| Ethan Payne | 65 | 323 | 7 | 5.0 | 36 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Fitzpatrick (Tr) | 34 | 576 | 6 | 16.9 | 69 |
| Charles Montgomery | 32 | 393 | 3 | 12.3 | 30 |
| Carl Chester (Tr) | 20 | 342 | 3 | 17.1 | 42 |
| Elijah Metcalf (Tr) | 20 | 194 | 3 | 9.7 | 28 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Yates | 114 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| J.J. Roberts | 94 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| Michael Green | 78 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 2 |
| Landyn Watson | 66 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Green | 78 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 2 |
| D'Vion Harris | 53 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Jabari Ishmael | 22 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Chris Thomas Jr. | 44 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Roberts | 94 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| Jacobie Henderson | 50 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Josh Moten | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |