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Marshall vs Middle Tennessee Prediction 9/20/2025 Today’s College Football Picks
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Marshall (1-2) vs Middle Tennessee (1-2)
September 20, 2025 at 07:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Middle Tennessee +3 — Over/Under: 46.5
Marshall and Middle Tennessee meet Saturday in Week 4 college football action from Floyd Stadium. Here’s a Marshall vs Middle Tennessee prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Marshall Thundering Herd vs Middle Tennessee pick. We will examine:
The Marshall Thundering Herd’ recent form and player performance
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Blue Raiders’
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Thundering Herd’
Recent betting trends in games played between Marshall and Middle Tennessee
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Marshall and Middle Tennessee game.
Marshall struggled the first two games of the season, but they were able to bounce back in the last game. Two games ago against Missouri State, Marshall scored 20 points, but the defense gave up 21 points. In the last game they faced off against Eastern Kentucky, and they looked a whole lot better putting up 38 points, on the way to the blowout victory. The most impressive part of the game was the stats weren’t all that impressive and they still were able to win in blowout fashion. Quarterback Carlos Del Rio-Wilson completed 7 of his 9 passes for 108 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. He also rushed 13 times for 58 yards and a touchdown.
Marshall on the season, is averaging 21.67 points while their defense is giving up 24.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 100th while the defense is ranked 84th in college football. Marshall needs the defense to step up in a major way here.
Why Marshall Will Beat Middle Tennessee
It was a slow start to the season for Middle Tennessee and they come into this game with a 1-2 record. In the first game of the season, Austin Peay was able to knock off the Blue Raiders 34-14. Two games ago against Wisconsin, Middle Tennessee was defeated 42-10. In the last game against Nevada, Middle Tennessee still didn’t play all that well again with the offense, putting up only 14 points, but they were still able to secure the one-point victory. Under center for the Blue Raiders is Nicholas Vattiato and he completed 27 of his 44 passes for 247 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. The defense was quite impressive, and they picked off Nevada twice.
Middle Tennessee on the season, is averaging 12.67 points while their defense is giving up 29.67 points per game. It’s pretty clear that the offense needs to make improvements to find success in this game.
Why Middle Tennessee Will Beat Marshall
This is total is just too high. The biggest issue for Middle Tennessee at this point is the offense, and it’s clear, even when they have found success, it’s been because of the defense. In the last game they only scored 14 points, and they are going to struggle to get the offense going again here. Marshall on the other hand has a little better offense, but it’s not elite. Middle Tennessee’s defense also stepped up in a big way against Nevada, and they will create a few turnovers against Marshall. Middle Tennessee and Marshall will both play strong defense here, and this game will up under the total. Back the under.
The Marshall Thundering Herd’ recent form and player performance
The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Blue Raiders’
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Thundering Herd’
Recent betting trends in games played between Marshall and Middle Tennessee
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Marshall and Middle Tennessee game.
Can Marshall Build on Last Game
Marshall struggled the first two games of the season, but they were able to bounce back in the last game. Two games ago against Missouri State, Marshall scored 20 points, but the defense gave up 21 points. In the last game they faced off against Eastern Kentucky, and they looked a whole lot better putting up 38 points, on the way to the blowout victory. The most impressive part of the game was the stats weren’t all that impressive and they still were able to win in blowout fashion. Quarterback Carlos Del Rio-Wilson completed 7 of his 9 passes for 108 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. He also rushed 13 times for 58 yards and a touchdown.
Marshall on the season, is averaging 21.67 points while their defense is giving up 24.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 100th while the defense is ranked 84th in college football. Marshall needs the defense to step up in a major way here.
Why Marshall Will Beat Middle Tennessee
- Marshall has won each of its last four road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Middle Tennessee has lost six of its last seven games in Tennessee.
- Marshall has covered the spread in seven of its last eight road games.
- Middle Tennessee has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games at Johnny Floyd Stadium.
- Middle Tennessee has lost the first half in nine of its last 12 games against non-conference opponents.
Slow Start for Middle Tennessee
It was a slow start to the season for Middle Tennessee and they come into this game with a 1-2 record. In the first game of the season, Austin Peay was able to knock off the Blue Raiders 34-14. Two games ago against Wisconsin, Middle Tennessee was defeated 42-10. In the last game against Nevada, Middle Tennessee still didn’t play all that well again with the offense, putting up only 14 points, but they were still able to secure the one-point victory. Under center for the Blue Raiders is Nicholas Vattiato and he completed 27 of his 44 passes for 247 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. The defense was quite impressive, and they picked off Nevada twice.
Middle Tennessee on the season, is averaging 12.67 points while their defense is giving up 29.67 points per game. It’s pretty clear that the offense needs to make improvements to find success in this game.
Why Middle Tennessee Will Beat Marshall
- The underdog has won three of the last four games between Marshall and Middle Tennessee.
- Marshall has lost four of its last five road games in September.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the last three games between Marshall and Middle Tennessee.
Marshall vs Middle Tennessee Prediction
This is total is just too high. The biggest issue for Middle Tennessee at this point is the offense, and it’s clear, even when they have found success, it’s been because of the defense. In the last game they only scored 14 points, and they are going to struggle to get the offense going again here. Marshall on the other hand has a little better offense, but it’s not elite. Middle Tennessee’s defense also stepped up in a big way against Nevada, and they will create a few turnovers against Marshall. Middle Tennessee and Marshall will both play strong defense here, and this game will up under the total. Back the under.
