Missouri State at Marshall Game Matchup
Missouri State logo Missouri State Bears at Marshall Thundering HerdMarshall logo
Saturday, September 6th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Joan C. Edwards Stadium - Huntington, WV

 
Bears (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Ryan Beard (12 - 11)
Avg Score : 34 - 42 (34 - 42 on Road)
Record Prediction: 2.2 - 8.8 (#81)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 2) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
MOST 2nd straight Road Game
Our Line: Marshall -12    (SP+ -10)
PPG only: MOST: 29 - MRSH: 37 (66)
MOST Win prob: 49% | Cover: 49%
MOST Travel: 598 miles, 1 hrs behind
Thundering Herd (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Tony Gibson (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 32 - 23 (36 - 20 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 1.3 - 1.7 (#87)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
 
Missouri State's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 8/30 Missouri State at USC
Sat 9/6 Missouri State at Marshall
Sat 9/13 Missouri State vs SMU
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/27 Missouri State vs Western Kentucky
BYE WEEK
Wed 10/8 Missouri State at Middle Tennessee
BYE WEEK
Wed 10/22 Missouri State at New Mexico State
Wed 10/29 Missouri State vs Florida International
Sat 11/8 Missouri State at Liberty
Sat 11/15 Missouri State vs UTEP
Sat 11/22 Missouri State at Kennesaw State
Sat 11/29 Missouri State vs Louisiana Tech
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 8
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 2, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 8
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Marshall's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 8/30 Marshall at Georgia
Sat 9/6 Marshall vs Missouri State
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/20 Marshall at Middle Tennessee
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

MOST's OC Nick Petrino vs MRSH's DC Shannon Morrison     MRSH's OC Rod Smith vs MOST's DC L.D. Scott

Important Stats (2024)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
MOST0%340%000%000%420%0%0000
MRSH#60 (.21)43% (66)31.845% (47)3.35 (18)20340% (89)1813.93 (66)#47 (.13)40% (48)23.143% (75)37% (20)3.87 (80)42.50.71.5
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
MOST0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
MRSH0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
MOST Offense134340%00000000%0%0%0%0%
MRSH Defense1323.120.340%3.871.5 - - - - - 53%46%43%37%19%.13
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
MOST Defense142420%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
MRSH Offense1331.836.342.9%3.930.7203842031815.259%41%45%40%13%.21

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Missouri State10:000NAN%0%0000000100
Marshall1328:3919.840%59%5.442.50.71.56.62.6231.1
Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
MOST Offense10%0%000000%0%0
MRSH Defense1353% (99)43% (75) - - - - .17 (93)2.95 (57)70% (50)12% (30)1.11 (118)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
MOST Defense10%0% - - - - 00%0%0
MRSH Offense1359% (13)45% (47)38.8202.55.221 (59).22 (28)3.35 (18)76% (48)8% (32)1.06 (39)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
MOST Offense10%0%000000000%0%0%0
MRSH Defense1346% (37)37% (20) - - - - - - 13 (31).13 (23)1.6 (58)34% (37)26% (14).24 (39)7% (27)2.2 (102)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
MOST Defense10%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
MRSH Offense1341% (122)40% (89)14.925.6181.17.112.127 (20)4 (1).23 (82)1.7 (35)30% (37)30% (85).25 (98)5% (51)2 (76)

Missouri State's Power Ratings
Missouri State's Power Rating: -26.94 #134
Missouri State's Offense Rating: 4.77 #116
Missouri State's Defense Rating: 31.71 #134
2025 Talent Rating: 164.00 #129
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Missouri State's 2025 Expected Record: 2.2 - 8.8
Missouri State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -16.6 #123
Missouri State's Offense SP+ Rating: 26.6 #72
Missouri State's Defense SP+ Rating: 43.2 #134

Missouri State's SP+ Ratings
Missouri State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -16.6 #123
Missouri State's Offense SP+ Rating: 26.6 #72
Missouri State's Defense SP+ Rating: 43.2 #134

Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 371.82
Average Power Five Talent: 862.84
Average FBS Talent: 688.93

Power Ratings Matchup
Missouri State: -26.94   Marshall: -14.73

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Missouri State: -16.6   Marshall: -6.5




Marshall's Power Ratings
Marshall's Power Rating: -14.73 #117
Marshall's Offense Rating: 4.97 #113
Marshall's Defense Rating: 21.70 #111
2025 Talent Rating: 504.00 #107
Blue Chip Ratio: 9 #39
Marshall's 2025 Expected Record: 1.3 - 1.7

Marshall's SP+ Ratings
Marshall's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -6.5 #91
Marshall's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.6 #88
Marshall's Defense SP+ Rating: 31.1 #90

Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 566.5
Average Power Five Talent: 862.84
Average FBS Talent: 688.93


Missouri State Scoring
Offense: 34 PPG
Offense on Road: 34
Defense: 42 PPG
Defense on Road: 42

Missouri State's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Marshall 37
Missouri State 29

Projected Total Points: 66
Marshall Scoring
Offense: 31.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 36.3
Defense: 23.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 20.3

Marshall's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Marshall000 Overs
Missouri State000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0

(#134) Missouri State Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -26.94 #134
Offense Rating: 4.77 #116
Defense Rating: 31.71 #134
Overall SP+ Rating: -16.6 #123
Offense SP+ Rating: 26.6 #72
Defense SP+ Rating: 43.2 #134
Talent Rating: 164.00 #129
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Expected Record: 2.2 - 8.8

Missouri State     Ratings Matchup     Marshall
Power #134
#117
Off #116
#113
Def #134
#111
Talent #129
#107
SP+ #123
#91
SP+ Off #72
#88
SP+ Def #134
#90

Weather Forecast
Playing in Joan C. Edwards Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: MOST | MRSH
Depth Chart: MOST | MRSH
Rosters: MOST | MRSH
(#117) Marshall Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -14.73 #117
Offense Rating: 4.97 #113
Defense Rating: 21.70 #111
Overall SP+ Rating: -6.5 #91
Offense SP+ Rating: 24.6 #88
Defense SP+ Rating: 31.1 #90
Talent Rating: 504.00 #107
Blue Chip Ratio: 9 #39
Expected Record: 1.3 - 1.7





  
Missouri State's OC Nick Petrino
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Jacob Clark25736970%35482669.6
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Shomari Lawrence4717713.815
Iverson Young85907.428
Jmariyae Robinson84735.923
Reggie Branch61803.010
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jmariyae Robinson38585415.444
Lance Mason32569617.882
James BlackStrain23353315.337
Alred Luke14194213.932
Marshall's OC Rod Smith
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Zion Turner010%0000.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jordan Houston11159225.345
Michael Allen1910805.736
Demarcus Lacey51302.64
Rece Verhoff1909.09
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jordan Houston13173113.375
Toby Payne1716869.932
Demarcus Lacey884010.517
Bryan Robinson882010.320

Missouri State's DC L.D. Scott
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Todric McGee161000
Michael Teason62000
Kanye Young53200
Dylan Simmons31002
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kanye Young53200
Todric McGee161000
Michael Teason62000
Dylan Simmons31002
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Dylan Simmons31002
Ryan Williams20001
Todric McGee161000
Marshall's DC Shannon Morrison
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Marvae Myers-Glover411004
TyQaze Leggs386162
Jibreel Al-Amin230010
RaQuan Thompson203120
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
RaQuan Thompson203120
Monroe Beard173100
Braydin Ward142101
TyQaze Leggs386162
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Marvae Myers-Glover411004
TyQaze Leggs386162
Braydin Ward142101