Marshall vs. Middle Tennessee State, Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 20, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Marshall Thundering Herd (1-2) pay a visit to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium on Saturday to play the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-2). Marshall opened this season with two consecutive losses, falling to Georgia (45-7) and Missouri State (21-20), before beating Eastern Kentucky (38-7) last Saturday. Middle Tennessee opened with a pair of losses, falling to Austin Peay (34-14) and Wisconsin (41-10), before defeating Nevada 14-13 last Saturday. Marshall and Middle Tennessee do not have any players listed on their respective injury reports. Make sure to read this in-depth Marshall Thundering Herd vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders prediction. Game day edge is here—check out our top NCAAF picks for Marshall Thundering Herd at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders prediction today.
Marshall needs more offense, while its defense could improve as well
The Marshall Thundering Herd score an average of 21.7 points per game, which is 102nd, and allows an average of 24.3 points per game, which is 85th. Marshall averages 177.3 yards rushing and 108.7 yards passing for 286.0 yards of total offense per game, which is 124th. Marshall's defense gives up 112.0 yards rushing and 242.7 yards passing for an average of 354.7 yards per game, which is 78th.
Marshall quarterback Zion Turner is a dual-threat under center, passing for 183 yards with one interception, while rushing for a team-high 110 yards and one touchdown. Justin Williams-Thomas is second in rushing with 100 yards, averaging 5.6 yards per carry with two touchdowns. Zayvion Turner-Bradshaw is the leading receiver with 79 yards, averaging 15.8 yards per reception. The leading tackler for Marshall is linebacker Kerion Martin with 26. Marshall's defense has sacked the quarterback 11 times and intercepted three passes.
Middle Tennessee needs help on both offense and defense
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders score an average of just 12.7 points per game, which is 129th, and allow an average of 29.7 points per game, which is 106th. Middle Tennessee averages 60.7 yards rushing and 188.0 yards passing for 248.7 yards of total offense per game, which is 132nd. The Blue Raiders allow 168.7 yards rushing and 214.0 yards passing for 382.7 yards per game, which is 94th.
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Middle Tennessee quarterback Nicholas Vattiato has 548 yards passing with four touchdowns and two interceptions, but has been sacked 10 times. Jekail Middlebrook leads Middle Tennessee with 142 yards rushing and averages 4.3 yards per carry. Nahzae Cox has 170 yards receiving, averaging 12.1 yards per reception, with three touchdown receptions to lead the Blue Raiders. The leading tackler for Middle Tennessee is linebacker Parker Hughes with 21. Middle Tennessee's defense has sacked the quarterback six times and has made three interceptions.
Middle Tennessee State vs. Marshall Pick
Spread Pick for Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders vs. Marshall
- Marshall Thundering Herd -2.5 (4 units)
Marshall is not performing well on offense or defense, scoring 21.7 points per game and allowing 24.3 points per game, but faces a very weak Middle Tennessee offense and defense, as the Blue Raiders score an average of just 12.7 points per game and allow 29.7 points per game. Marshall's ground game averages 177.3 yards rushing, which is 62nd in the country, and faces a Middle Tennessee defense that allows an average of 168.7 yards per game on the ground, which is 106th. Marshall has covered the spread in two of its first three games this season, while Middle Tennessee has covered the spread in just one of its first three games, and in its only home game thus far, was defeated by Austin Peay 34-14 as a 15-point home favorite.
Over/Under Pick for Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders vs. Marshall Thundering Herd
- Under 47.5 (4 units)
The total has finished under in two of Middle Tennessee's three games this season, which is not surprising, as the Blue Raiders score an average of only 12.7 points per game. The total has also finished under in two of Marshall’s three games this season, with the third game ending in a push. Marshall is scoring an average of only 21.7 points per game. Both will use a run-first approach, which will take more time off the clock and create fewer possessions.
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