Marshall at App State Game Matchup
Marshall logo Marshall Thundering Herd at App State MountaineersApp State logo
Saturday, November 22nd 2025 (12:00 AM EST)
Kidd Brewer Stadium - Boone, NC  (Sun Belt)

 
Thundering Herd (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Tony Gibson (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 32 - 23 (28 - 25 on Road)
Record Prediction: 3.9 - 8.1 (#120)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 10)
MRSH 2nd straight Road Game
MRSH is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: App State -5.5   (SP+ APP -1)
Projected Score: MRSH: 25 - APP: 30 (57)
APP Win prob: 67% | Cover: 51%
MRSH Travel: 158 miles
Mountaineers (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Dowell Loggains (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 27 - 33 (29 - 25 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4.9 - 7.1 (#98)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 10)
 
Marshall's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/29 Marshall at Georgia+39.50.0
Sat 9/6 Marshall vs Missouri State-3.5
Sat 9/13 Marshall vs Eastern Kentucky-6.5
Sat 9/20 Marshall at Middle Tennessee+2
Sat 9/27 Marshall at Louisiana+13
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/11 Marshall vs Old Dominion+4.5
Sat 10/18 Marshall vs Texas State+10
BYE WEEK
Thu 10/30 Marshall at Coastal Carolina+8.5
Sat 11/8 Marshall vs James Madison+16.5
Sat 11/15 Marshall at Georgia State+3
Sat 11/22 Marshall at App State+5.5
Sat 11/29 Marshall vs Georgia Southern+11

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 7
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 7
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Marshall's Schedule
App State's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/28 App State vs Charlotte-8.50.0
Sat 9/6 App State vs Lindenwood-9
Sat 9/13 App State at Southern Miss+8
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/27 App State at Boise State+26.5
Sat 10/4 App State vs Oregon State+8.5
Sat 10/11 App State at Georgia State+0
Sat 10/18 App State vs Coastal Carolina+0.5
Sat 10/25 App State at Old Dominion+6.5
BYE WEEK
Thu 11/6 App State vs Georgia Southern+8
Sat 11/15 App State at James Madison+18.5
Sat 11/22 App State vs Marshall-5.5
Sat 11/29 App State vs Arkansas State+0.5

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 4, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 4, Poor 6
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for App State's Schedule

Important Stats (2024)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
MRSH#60 (.21)43% (66)31.845% (47)3.35 (18)20340% (88)1813.93 (66)#47 (.13)40% (46)23.143% (75)37% (21)3.87 (79)42.50.71.5
APP#57 (.21)44% (60)26.645% (58)3.01 (75)15743% (62)2733.89 (71)#123 (.3)49% (127)32.951% (130)47% (119)4.78 (132)5721.2
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
MRSH0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
APP0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
MRSH Offense1331.82842.9%3.930.7203842031815.259%41%45%40%13%.21
APP Defense1132.924.849%4.781.2 - - - - - 56%44%51%47%12%.3
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
MRSH Defense1323.125.440%3.871.5 - - - - - 53%46%43%37%19%.13
APP Offense1126.629.443.6%3.892244301572734.548%51%45%43%16%.21

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Marshall1328:3919.840%59%5.442.50.71.56.62.6231.1
App State1130:0623.943%59%65721.24.32.1127.6
Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
MRSH Offense1359% (12)45% (47)38.8202.55.221 (59).22 (27)3.35 (18)76% (49)8% (32)1.06 (39)
APP Defense1156% (124)51% (130) - - - - .26 (128)3.41 (125)77% (94)9% (89)1.04 (94)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
MRSH Defense1353% (99)43% (75) - - - - .17 (93)2.95 (57)70% (50)12% (30)1.11 (118)
APP Offense1148% (81)45% (58)34.9157.44.513 (105).1 (89)3.01 (75)80% (21)7% (15)0.89 (104)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
MRSH Offense1341% (123)40% (88)14.925.6181.17.112.127 (20)4 (1).23 (82)1.7 (36)30% (36)30% (84).25 (98)5% (52)2 (76)
APP Defense1144% (10)47% (119) - - - - - - 4 (125).37 (119)1.5 (46)26% (133)35% (115).38 (100)2% (134)2 (62)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
MRSH Defense1346% (37)37% (21) - - - - - - 13 (31).13 (23)1.6 (58)34% (37)26% (14).24 (40)7% (25)2.2 (102)
APP Offense1151% (53)43% (62)19.835.6272.97.713.823 (41)16 (124).32 (41)1.8 (13)35% (122)37% (15).46 (19)9% (130)2.2 (18)

Marshall's Power Ratings
Marshall's Power Rating: -25.00 #134
Marshall's Offense Rating: 1.32 #131
Marshall's Defense Rating: 26.32 #125
2025 Talent Rating: 470.00 #114
Blue Chip Ratio: 3% #61
Marshall's 2025 Expected Record: 3.9 - 8.1
Marshall's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -9.4 #99
Marshall's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.6 #87
Marshall's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.0 #110

Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 526.43
Average Power Five Talent: 861.13
Average FBS Talent: 684.24

Power Ratings Matchup
Marshall: -25.00   App State: -11.78

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Marshall: -9.4   App State: -8.8




App State's Power Ratings
App State's Power Rating: -11.78 #123
App State's Offense Rating: 6.35 #114
App State's Defense Rating: 26.11 #124
2025 Talent Rating: 548.00 #98
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #99
App State's 2025 Expected Record: 4.9 - 7.1
App State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -8.8 #98
App State's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.1 #94
App State's Defense SP+ Rating: 32.9 #103

Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 526.43
Average Power Five Talent: 861.13
Average FBS Talent: 684.24


Marshall Scoring
Offense: 31.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 28
Defense: 23.1 PPG
Defense on Road: 25.4

Marshall's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
App State 30
Marshall 25

Projected Total Points: 57
App State Scoring
Offense: 26.6 PPG
Offense at Home: 29.4
Defense: 32.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 24.8

App State's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202410/05Marshall52App State37MarshallMarshall -3Marshall56.5Over
202311/04App State31Marshall9App StateAppalachian State -3.0App State57.5Under
202211/12Marshall28App State21MarshallAppalachian State -2.0Marshall47.5Over
202109/23App State31Marshall30App StateAppalachian State -7Marshall59.0Over
202009/19Marshall17App State7MarshallAppalachian State -6Marshall60.5Under
200208/31Marshall50App State17Marshall
TeamWinsCoversO/U
App State213 Overs
Marshall442 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams6 - 04 - 12 - 12 - 0
Road Teams0 - 61 - 40 - 21 - 2

(#134) Marshall Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -25.00 #134
Offense Rating: 1.32 #131
Defense Rating: 26.32 #125
Overall SP+ Rating: -9.4 #99
Offense SP+ Rating: 24.6 #87
Defense SP+ Rating: 34.0 #110
Talent Rating: 470.00 #114
Blue Chip Ratio: 3% #61
Expected Record: 3.9 - 8.1

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 Notes
(3/22) 47 portals: 6 QB, 7 WR, 6 OL, 7 DL, 6 LB, 8 DB
(3/22) 3/4 of roster is new, along with staff
(3/22) QB Rio-Wilson(SU), Turner(JS), Shockey(NC St)
(3/22) RB Houston back, Barbie (McNeese) added
(3/22) WR complete rebuild, 7 portals, Harmon (MSU)
(3/22) OL 2/5 back, 6 portal adds.
(3/22) Def complete rebuild. 21 portal adds
(3/22) Shameful '24, bowl decline, Huff pushed out
(3/22) New OC Smith was RichRod's OC @ Jax St
Marshall     Ratings Matchup     App State
Power #134
#123
Off #131
#114
Def #125
#124
Talent #114
#98
SP+ #99
#98
SP+ Off #87
#94
SP+ Def #110
#103

Previous Matchups
Marshall beat App State last year (52-37)
App State beat Marshall in 2023 (31-9)
Marshall beat App State in 2022 (28-21)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Kidd Brewer Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: MRSH | APP
Depth Chart: MRSH | APP
Rosters: MRSH | APP
(#123) App State Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -11.78 #123
Offense Rating: 6.35 #114
Defense Rating: 26.11 #124
Overall SP+ Rating: -8.8 #98
Offense SP+ Rating: 24.1 #94
Defense SP+ Rating: 32.9 #103
Talent Rating: 548.00 #98
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #99
Expected Record: 4.9 - 7.1

Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 48%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 44%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Bad in Scoring Position 3.89 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Avg Pass Success 43%
Bad OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 49%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.78 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 51%
Awful Pass Def Success 47%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position


App State Notes
(3/27) QB portals Swann (LSU) or Kohl (ISU)?
(3/23) RB rebuild. Dubinion (Ark), Keith (Tenn) added
(3/23) WR rebuild, Stroman exp'd, 3 portal adds
(3/23) OL 3/5 back, bad LY. 5 portal adds (3 FBS)
(3/23) Def bad LY, return some. DL weak. CB's good?
(3/23) Loggains was S Car OC, in for fired S. Clark
(3/23) Loggains will OC, DC Smith co-DC @ Mizzu


  
Marshall's OC Rod Smith
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Zion Turner (Tr)010%0000.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jordan Houston11159225.345
Michael Allen (Tr)1910805.736
Demarcus Lacey (Tr)51302.64
Zion Turner (Tr)1303.03
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jordan Houston13173113.375
Toby Payne1716869.932
Demarcus Lacey (Tr)884010.517
Bryan Robinson882010.320

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Marshall's DC Shannon Morrison
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Marvae Myers-Glover (Tr)411004
TyQaze Leggs386162
Jadarius Green-McKnight381113
Jibreel Al-Amin (Tr)230010
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jadarius Green-McKnight381113
RaQuan Thompson203120
Monroe Beard173100
Braydin Ward142101
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Marvae Myers-Glover (Tr)411004
Jadarius Green-McKnight381113
TyQaze Leggs386162

App State's OC Vacant
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
AJ Swann (Tr)2450%10002.5
Billy Wiles010%0010.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Rashod Dubinion (Tr)5633526.023
Khalifa Keith (Tr)2110014.823
Jaylon Calhoun1202.02
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Dalton Stroman20307515.447
Rashod Dubinion (Tr)1612207.623
Kanen Hamlett43528.819
Izayah Cummings (Tr)333011.019

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App State's DC D. J. Smith
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kyle Arnholt542020
DJ Burks523000
Thomas Davis356410
Jordan Favors331004
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Thomas Davis356410
Shawn Collins163241
Rondarius Porter (Tr)71100
Kevin Abrams-Verwayne91110
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jordan Favors331004
Cristian Conyer (Tr)90003
Ethan Johnson220012