The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-2) host the Marshall Thundering Herd (1-2) at Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

The Thundering Herd are favored, but by less than a field goal (-2.5), versus the Blue Raiders. The over/under for this matchup is 46.5 points.

Keep reading to check out our betting preview for this this game between the Thundering Herd and the Blue Raiders, and uncover all of our predictions here, too!

Marshall vs. Middle Tennessee betting lines

• Spread favorite: Thundering Herd (-2.5)
• Moneyline: Thundering Herd (-135), Blue Raiders (+113)
• Total: 46.5 points

Marshall vs. Middle Tennessee betting info and stats

Marshall, in three games with a spread this season, has gone 2-1-0 against the spread. Marshall has covered the spread once this season when a favorite of at least 2.5 points. Marshall has split them games as a moneyline favorite this season. Middle Tennessee has won once against the spread so far this season (1-2-0). When Middle Tennessee is the underdog by 2.5 points or more, it is 1-1 ATS. This is the third time this year Middle Tennessee is an underdog on the moneyline, after split the two games.

Marshall vs. Middle Tennessee key players

Marshall Thundering Herd

• Zion Turner has thrown for 183 yards, completing 61.3% of his passes and one interception this season. He’s also run for 110 yards (36.7 ypg) on 17 carries with one rushing touchdown.
• Justin Williams-Thomas has 41 yards as a receiver (41.0 per game) on three catches with one touchdown, while also racking up 33.3 rush yards per game and two touchdowns on the ground.
• Xayvion Turner-Bradshaw’s team-high 79 yards as a receiver have come on five receptions (out of seven targets).
• Toby Payne has caught five passes for 61 yards (20.3 yards per game) this year.
• Braydin Ward has collected 2.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up 1.0 TFL and three tackles.
• Cannon Lewis, Marshall’s leading tackler, has nine tackles and 0.5 sacks this year.
• DeWain Trotter has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has two passes defended to his name.

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

• Nicholas Vattiato leads Middle Tennessee with 548 yards on 62-of-111 passing with four touchdowns compared to two interceptions this season.
• Jekail Middlebrook has carried the ball 33 times for a team-high 142 yards (47.3 per game). He also leads the team through the air, as his 11 receptions this season are good for 87 yards.
• Rickey Hunt has totaled 67 yards on 16 carries.
• Nahzae Cox has totaled 14 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 170 (56.7 yards per game). He’s been targeted 25 times and has three touchdowns.
• Myles Butler has collected 116 receiving yards (38.7 yards per game) on 12 receptions.
• Zeion Simpson-Smith has collected 2.0 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 2.0 TFL and three tackles.
• Muaaz Byard, Middle Tennessee’s leading tackler, has nine tackles and 1.0 TFL this year.
• Juwon Gaston leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording three tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended.