The #3 Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0) host the Marshall Thundering Herd (1-1) on Saturday afternoon. Ohio State competes in the Big Ten conference, while Marshall is part of the Sun Belt (East) Conference.
Ohio State obliterated Western Michigan last time out, winning 56-0 at home. QB Will Howard threw for 292 yards, and WR Jeremiah Smith totaled 119 receiving yards and one TD.
Marshall fell to Virginia Tech on the road last Saturday, losing 31-14 to move to 1-1. They collected just 278 yards of total offense in the defeat.
Will Ohio State come away with another blowout win, or will Marshall hold their own?
Marshall vs Ohio State Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Marshall | +39.5 (-110) | O 52.5 (-110) | +7000 |
| Ohio State | -39.5 (-110) | U 52.5 (-110) | -50000 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Marshall vs Ohio State Match Details
- Fixture: Marshall Thundering Herd @ Ohio State Buckeyes
- Date and Time: Saturday, September 21, 2024, 12:00 PM EST
- Location: Ohio Stadium
Key Stats
Ohio State Buckeyes
The Buckeyes score 54 points per game. QB Will Howard has thrown for 520 yards this season. He’s thrown for 4 TDs through the air, and he’s thrown no interceptions. RB Quinshon Judkins has rushed for 163 yards on 22 attempts. He’s also rushed for 3 TD this season. WR Jeremiah Smith leads the team with 211 yards on 11 receptions. He has caught 3 TD passes this year.
Ohio State’s defense has been really strong this season. The Buckeyes give up 3 points per game. The Buckeyes are giving up 138 yards of total offense per game this year. They also allow 100.5 passing yards per game. The Buckeyes’ opponents are averaging 37.5 rushing yards. Defensive Lineman J.T. Tuimoloau has been a bright spot on defense, entering with one sack, five tackles, and one tfl. Also, DB Denzel Burke has recorded one interception.
Marshall Thundering Herd
Marshall’s offense has been bad this year. The Thundering Herd average 29.5 points per game. QB Stone Earle has thrown for 228 yards this season. He also enters Saturday’s game with 3 TDs and 1 Interception on the year. RB A.J. Turner has rushed for 222 yards on 14 attempts. He’s also rushed for 1 TD this season. WR Christian Fitzpatrick leads the team with 170 yards on eight receptions. He also has 2 TD this season.
Marshall’s defense has been better than their offense this season. The Thundering Herd allow 17 points per game. The Thundering Herd allow 295 yards of total offense on average. They’re also giving up 144 passing yards per game. The Thundering Herd’s opponents average 151 rushing yards this season. DL Mike Green has stood out on defense, coming in with three sacks, 14 tackles, and three tfl. Also, CB Jordan Reagan has recorded an interception.
Prediction
Ohio State hasn’t been challenged this year, and it doesn’t look like that’ll change on Saturday. The Buckeyes scored 108 points while allowing just six, while Marshall surrendered 31 to Virginia Tech. Ohio State’s defense should hold Marshall’s offense to single digits, leading to the total going just under here. Both of the Thundering Herd’s previous games have gone under, and it’s hard to see them scoring much, if at all in this one.
Final Pick
Under 54 (-115)
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