Louisiana-Monroe vs Marshall Picks and Prediction – 11/2/2024

On November 2, 2024, the UL Monroe Warhawks face the Marshall Thundering Herd at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in a key Sun Belt Conference showdown. Get in on all the action with our free NCAAF picks.

UL Monroe (5-2) has built their offense around a strong ground game led by running back Ahmad Hardy, who has accumulated 604 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns this season, including a recent two-touchdown performance against Southern Miss. Quarterback Aidan Armenta has added balance with 630 passing yards and 5 touchdowns, demonstrating the ability to both pass and run when needed. The Warhawks’ defense has proven resilient, holding opponents to a manageable 285 yards per game and shining in critical situations.

Marshall (4-3) brings a well-rounded offense into this contest, with a potent rushing and passing attack. Stone Earle has been effective, but Marshall mixes in Braylon Braxton for an additional threat. Running back A.J. Turner is a cornerstone of Marshall’s offense, amassing over 700 rushing yards and scoring 5 touchdowns to power the Thundering Herd’s running game. Defensively, Marshall has allowed an average of 24 points per game, but they are especially formidable at home, where they excel at pressuring opposing quarterbacks and creating turnovers. Playing at home in front of a passionate fan base gives Marshall a distinct advantage, as they aim to halt UL Monroe’s bowl eligibility hopes.

With Marshall’s balanced offense and home-field advantage, the Thundering Herd are favored in this matchup, and will take a heap of momentum from their great 35-20 win over Georgia State. Final Score Prediction Marshall emerges with a win 31-20.