Marshall vs. Appalachian State, Picks and Prediction, Saturday, November 22, 2025
Use Code WWWC Marshall (5-5, 3-3 Sun Belt) will be going for their second consecutive road win when they visit Kidd Brewer Stadium on Saturday afternoon to face Appalachian State (4-6, 1-5 Sun Belt) at 2:30 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Thundering Herd vs. Mountaineers prediction. If you are struggling to pick winners, you've come to the right place. We have the strongest College Football Picks.
The Thundering Herd are coming off a 30-18 win over Georgia State as 9.5-point favorites. The Mountaineers are coming off a 58-10 loss to JMU as 21-point underdogs.
Marshall is 4-2 in six games against Appalachian State. The Thundering Herd won last season’s meeting, 52-37.
Marshall Going For Fourth Win In Six Games
The Thundering Herd snapped their two-game losing streak with a win over Georgia State in their last game. They will try to keep the momentum going and pick up their fourth win in their last six games when they play on Saturday.
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Marshall averages 32.6 points per game, which is 36th in the league. They throw for 198.7 yards and rush for 206.8 yards per game.
Carlos Del Rio-Wilson has completed 68 percent of his passes for 1,761 yards, 17 touchdowns, and three interceptions. He also leads the team with 144 carries for 584 yards and four touchdowns, while Demarcus Lacey leads the team with 49 catches for 582 yards and five touchdowns.
Marshall is giving up 31.3 points per game, which is 116th in the nation. They’re giving up 284.4 passing yards and 162.3 rushing yards per game.
Key Injuries for Marshall:
WR-Antonio Harmon (Undisclosed), and WR-Bryan Robinson (Undisclosed) are questionable for this game.
Appalachian State Trying To Snap Four-Game Losing Streak
The Mountaineers followed up their two-game winning streak with four straight losses. They will try to snap their losing streak and pick up their second conference win of the season when they play on Saturday. If they win out, they become bowl-eligible with six wins.
Appalachian State averages 24.9 points per game, which is 85th in the nation. They throw for 273.9 yards and rush for 114.8 yards per game.
AJ Swann has completed 59 percent of his passes for 1,495 yards, 10 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. Rashod Dubinion leads the team with 160 carries for 821 yards and four touchdowns, while Jaden Barnes has 55 catches for 608 yards and seven touchdowns.
Appalachian State is giving up 30.4 points per game, which is 111th in the nation. They’re giving up 281.3 passing yards and 152.8 rushing yards per game.
Key Injuries for App State
WR-Chris Lawson Jr. (Undisclosed), TE-Jared Gibble (Undisclosed), WR-Bryce Gee (Undisclosed), TE-Izayah Cummings (Undisclosed), and RB-Jaylon Calhoun (Undisclosed) are questionable for this game.
Marshall vs. App State Picks
Point Spread Pick for Marshall vs. Appalachian State
- Marshall Thundering Herd -4.5 (4 Units)
The Thundering Herd have the edge here because they’re very good offensively, with one of the best ground games in the country. They are facing an Appalachian State team that has struggled against the run and has one of the worst secondaries in the country, so expect the Thundering Herd to play well in this game.
Appalachian State will have a hard time keeping up with Marshall because they’re not as good offensively. They have one of the worst ground games in the country, but they have a potent passing attack. The Thundering Herd don’t have to worry about the Mountaineers beating them on the ground, which will allow them to keep pressure on the opposing quarterback and force him to make costly mistakes. Go with Marshall to cover the spread.
Over/Under Pick for Marshall vs. Appalachian State
- Over 55 (4 Units)
The Thundering Herd played over the total in six of their last seven games, while the Mountaineers played over the total in three of their last five games. Marshall averages 32.6 points per game. They run the ball 5 percent of the time with the 18th-ranked ground game in the nation, and they’re facing a team that is 67th against the run and is giving up 30.4 points per game. The Mountaineers average 24.9 points per game. They throw the ball 60 percent of the time with the 23rd-ranked passing attack in the nation, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 31.3 points per game. Expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total. The Mountaineers and Thundering Herd played over the total in three of their last four meetings.
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