Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Ohio State Buckeyes 9/21/24 NCAAF Week 4 Betting Prediction

Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Ohio State Buckeyes 9/21/24 – As the NCAA Faculty Football season carries over to Week 4, the tussle between Marshall Thundering Herd (1-1) and Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0) is attracting the attention of top-tier online betting. This clash is set for a noon face-off on Saturday at the famous Ohio Stadium. The live coverage for the event can be availed on FOX and promises to be enthralling as the Buckeyes will be out to secure an undefeated run. At the same time, Marshall seeks to bounce back to winning ways after winning only one of their opening games.

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Thundering Herd	+39.5 (-110)	51.5 over (-111)	+5000
Buckeyes	-39.5 (-110)	51.5 under (-110)	-100000

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— Marshall Football (@HerdFB) September 16, 2024

The vast disparity in betting odds reflects the perceived mismatch. Ohio State’s staggering -100000 moneyline underscores their dominance and the slim chances bookmakers give Marshall at an upset. Meanwhile, the 39.5-point spread is one of the largest of the season, pointing to expectations of a one-sided affair.

Stone Earle QB vs. Will Howard QB

The season has not been ideal for Stone Earle since he started, having completed only 23 of 52 passes for an efficiency of 44.2% for a total of 228 yards. He has also been under duress, which has resulted in three sacks and a total loss of 17 yards. Despite these difficulties, Earle has provided views of what he is capable of. Three passing touchdowns were made, however, versus some very tough defenses. He will have to work hard to prevent turnovers, especially versus a very strong Ohio State defense.

Similarly, Will Howard has been nothing short of brilliant for the Buckeyes, completing 520 yards of passes at an additional 64.8%. He has a passer rating of 170.2 and has never thrown an interception, which highlights his efficiency and judgment incredibly. Even though his statistics suggest he is a decent player, he is very active on the field, firing long range shots, which helps in making scoring opportunities for his team.

As these quarterbacks come head-to-head, it is evident that Earle will have to step up. Howard’s experience and offensive efficiency are at an all time high in comparison to Earle’s relative performance. This area will be crucial, with Earle trying to match Howard’s performance against Howard, who will do his best to maintain his own supremacy.

Ground and Air Assault: Marshall’s Offensive Strategy

Marshall’s offensive hopes may well rest on the shoulders of A.J. Turner, whose explosive 15.9 yards per carry highlight his game-breaking ability. Christian Fitzpatrick has also emerged as a key target in the passing game, averaging over 21 yards per reception. Their ability to execute against Ohio State’s defense, which has stifled similar threats this season, will be crucial for Marshall to find any success on the scoreboard.

Trends

Marshall Thundering Herd Betting Trends

Marshall are 4-8 ATS in their last 12 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Marshall’s last 9 games.
Marshall are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games.
Marshall are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Marshall’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.

Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Trends

The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Ohio State’s last 15 games.
Ohio State are 13-2 SU in their last 15 games.
Ohio State are 8-0 SU in their last 8 games at home.
Buckeyes are 10-0 SU in their last 10 games played in September.
Ohio State are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games played in week 4.