Appalachian State Mountaineers (5-4) face Marshall Thundering Herd (5-4) in a Sun Belt Conference game Saturday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. EST.
Both teams enter the contest off lopsided losses. Appalachian State lost 39–23 to Georgia State on Nov. 7. Marshall fell 49–13 to Georgia Southern the same day.
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Appalachian State ranks 25th nationally in passing offense (267.1 yards per game) but 115th in rushing (119.0 yards per game) and 117th in time of possession (28:05). The Mountaineers convert 34.5% of third downs — 115th in the FBS — and allow opponents to score on 90.0% of red zone trips, ranked 114th.
Marshall ranks 48th in rushing offense (171.7 yards per game) and 61st in time of possession (30:23), but is 129th in total defense (430.3 yards per game) and 120th in scoring defense (31.9 points per game). Marshall is 127th in the FBS with a -7 turnover margin; Appalachian State ranks 74th with a -1 margin.
Appalachian State quarterback Malachi Singleton has 2,156 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and six interceptions this season. Marshall quarterback Carlos Del Rio-Wilson has 1,080 yards, six touchdowns and five interceptions.
Appalachian State running back Jaquari Lewis has 462 yards and eight touchdowns on 94 carries. Marshall running back Judah Price has 358 yards and two touchdowns on 63 carries.
The game airs on ESPN+. Appalachian State is favored by 2.5 points. The Mountaineers are 5–4 against the spread; Marshall is 3–6 ATS.
Appalachian State hosts UL Monroe on Nov. 21. Marshall hosts Georgia State that same day.
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