Marshall Thundering Herd vs Virginia Tech Hokies Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks. Place a bet at YouWager.lv now.

On Saturday, September 7, 2024, the Virginia Tech Hokies (0-1) will host the Marshall Thundering Herd (1-0) at Lane Stadium. Marshall enters this game as 20.5-point underdogs. The total is 50. 5.

The Marshall Thundering Herd are 1-0 this season. In their most recent game, the Thundering Herd defeated the Stony Brook Seawolves 45-3. The Marshall Thundering Herd carried the ball 36 times for 259 yards, averaging 7.2 yards per attempt. In total, they had 68 plays that resulted in 549 yards. Marshall allowed 18 completions on 33 attempts for 158 yards, for a completion percentage of 54.5%. On the ground, the Thundering Herd allowed 94 yards on 47 attempts, or 2.0 yards per rush lost.

The Marshall Thundering Herd averages 45.0 points per game. As a team, they average 259.0 yards on the run, ranking 22nd in Division I. The Thundering Herd have 549 total yards on the season. Marshall has scored 5 throwing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdown. Marshall has 27 first downs as a team and has one penalty for 10 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition zero times.

The Thundering Herd’s team defense ranks 21st in NCAA football, allowing 3.0 points per game. This season, they allow 2.0 yards per rush and 94.0 yards per game on the ground. They have given up 94 yards rushing in one game. When it comes to passing yardage, the Thundering Herd ranks 51st in the country with 158 yards conceded. They allow 158.0 passing yards per game and a completion rate of 54.5%. During this season, they are allowing 252.0 yards per game, ranking 46th in college football. They have surrendered 0 TDs by air as well as no TDs hammering the rock.

The Hokies enter this game with a 0-1 record this season. The Hokies lost their last game to the Vanderbilt Commodores 34-27. Virginia Tech averaged 2.5 yards per carry and totaled 75 yards on 30 tries. The Hokies finished with 397 yards on 64 plays (6.2 yards per play). The Hokies’ secondary allowed a 75.0% completion rate, surrendering 190 yards on 12 of 16 passing attempts. Virginia Tech gave up 48 attempts on the ground for 181 yards (3.8 yards per rush).

In terms of scoring ability, the Hokies rank 89th in the nation, with an average of 27.0 points per game. The Virginia Tech Hokies average 397.0 yards per game, placing them 76th in the country. The Virginia Tech offense has received 40 yards of penalties for 5 violations, placing them 82nd in the country in terms of committing mistakes. They have given up one interception while allowing no fumbles, and they have 21 first downs. So far this season, the Hokies have passed for 322 yards, ranking 32nd in the nation. They average 75.0 rushing yards per game.

Virginia Tech has allowed 181 yards on the ground and two rushing touchdowns this season. They have allowed two touchdowns through the air and 190.0 yards per contest, ranking 72nd in the country. This season, their defense has not fumbled or intercepted any passes. The Hokies defense has participated in 64 plays, ranking 72nd in the country. The Hokies allow 34.0 points per game, which ranks them 113th in Division I. This season, they have surrendered 34 points total.

Who will win tonight’s Thundering Herd-Hokies college football game against the spread?

YouWager Pick: Thundering Herd +20.5

 

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