Missouri State stepped up to play USC in the opener and got bombed, 73-13. However, this is a good team with a terrific offense, going 8-4 last year. QB Jacob Clark returns after throwing 26 touchdowns and six interceptions in 2024, when Missouri State was third in the nation in passing efficiency, averaging 425 yards and 35 points per game. Marshall plays its home opener after getting ripped at Georgia, 45-7. Marshall is rebuilding everywhere under first-year coach Tony Gibson. Syracuse transfer QB Carlos Del Rio-Wilson was expected to be the starter, but they went with redshirt freshman QB JacQai Long in the opener. There are also new linebackers who lack experience. Play Missouri State.
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September 19, 2026 6:30pm ET
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Marshall Thundering Herd
#171
Missouri State Bears
#172
Lines & Odds
-4 (-110)
ATS
+4 (-110)
-184
Moneyline
+158
OVER 52.5 (-110)
Total
UNDER 52.5 (-110)
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 55% of the public bets were on Missouri State Bears on the +4 ATS. 93% of the public money was on Marshall Thundering Herd to win on the moneyline. And, 61% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Marshall would win by a score of 27.3 to 24.6 with Marshall winning on the moneyline, Missouri State winning on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.
Final Score
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F
Marshall Thundering Herd 
14
3
10
3
30
Missouri State Bears
10
0
14
0
24
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September 6, 2025 6:00pm ET
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Missouri State Bears
#373
Marshall Thundering Herd
#374
Lines & Odds
+7 (-110)
ATS
-7 (-113)
+232
Moneyline
-283
OVER 53.5 (-110)
Total
UNDER 53.5 (-110)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 73% of the public bets were on Marshall Thundering Herd on the -7 ATS. And, 53% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Marshall would win by a score of 32.5 to 21.2 with Marshall winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
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Missouri State at Marshall
September 6, 2025
6:00 PM Eastern
Final Score
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4
F
Missouri State Bears
0
7
7
7
21
Marshall Thundering Herd
0
17
3
0
20
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