Coastal Carolina vs Marshall Picks and Prediction – 11/16/2024

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers will face the Marshall Thundering Herd at Brooks Stadium on November 16, 2024, in a Sun Belt Conference matchup with significant stakes. Get in on the action with our free NCAAF picks.

Coastal Carolina, with a record of 5-4, has found its rhythm recently, riding a wave of momentum after a win over Appalachian State last week. Quarterback Ethan Vasko has been a standout for the Chanticleers, with 1,551 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions, while his top target, Jameson Tucker, leads the team with 431 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns. Coastal’s defense, who looked reinvigorated in their last game, will be key in slowing down Marshall's offensive weapons.

Marshall enters the game riding a three-game winning streak that has propelled them into bowl eligibility. In their most recent contest, Marshall smashed Southern Miss 37-3. Quarterback Braylon Braxton has thrown for 882 yards and 10 touchdowns and has been a threat on the ground, with 359 rush yards and 3 rushing touchdowns. The Thundering Herd’s running game is led by A.J. Turner, who has rushed for 793 yards and 6 touchdowns, providing the offensive consistency Marshall needs. Defensively, they allow an average of 27 points per game, ranking them in the middle of the conference pack​.

Marshall has seemed to find their identity recently, and the wins have been flowing in as a result. Marshall gets to host this one, and although Coastal Carolina is a tough test, Marshall should have all the advantages necessary to take this game. We like the Thundering Herd to win 31-24.