Upcoming Matchup

The Marshall Thundering Herd (4-3) are set to face off against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (4-3) in an exciting matchup within the Sun Belt Conference on Thursday night. Coastal Carolina is on a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated Appalachian State 45-37 on October 18. Meanwhile, Marshall also stands confidently after a thrilling double-overtime victory against Texas State, winning 40-37 in their last game.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET at Brooks Stadium in Conway, South Carolina. The latest betting lines favor Marshall as a 6.5-point favorite with an over/under set at 54.5 points.

Key Players

Carlos Del Rio-Wilson, the junior quarterback for Marshall, is a dual-threat player who has thrown for 1,133 yards and rushed for 347 yards this season, tallying 16 total touchdowns. In his most recent performance, he recorded 277 passing yards, 88 rushing yards, and one passing touchdown.

On the receiving end, Demarcus Lacey, a senior wide receiver, leads Marshall with 484 receiving yards and four touchdowns, having notable performances throughout the season, including 121 yards against Old Dominion.

For Coastal Carolina, Ja’Vin Simpkins, a junior running back, has been pivotal, accumulating 360 rushing yards and scoring two touchdowns. Meanwhile, defensive standout Zeke Campbell has amassed 21 tackles and four sacks, making his presence felt in crucial moments.

Betting Insights

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