The Marshall Thundering Herd (0-2) square off against an FCS opponent, the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (1-1), on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

The Colonels are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +14.5) against the Thundering Herd (with an over/under of 50.5 points).

Keep reading to check out our preview for this this game between the Thundering Herd and the Colonels, and discover all of our expert predictions here, too!

Marshall vs. Eastern Kentucky betting lines

• Spread favorite: Thundering Herd (-14.5)
• Moneyline: Thundering Herd (-645), Colonels (+464)
• Total: 50.5 points

Marshall vs. Eastern Kentucky betting info and stats

Marshall has one win against the spread so far this season (1-1-0). In one game as a moneyline favorite, Marshall lost. Eastern Kentucky, in two games with a set spread this season, is 1-1-0 against the spread. When Eastern Kentucky is an underdog of 14.5 points or more, it has always covered the spread (1-0 ATS). This is the second time this year Eastern Kentucky is the moneyline underdog. The Colonels lost the first one.

Marshall vs. Eastern Kentucky key players

Marshall Thundering Herd

• Zion Turner has thrown for 183 yards (91.5 ypg) to lead Marshall, completing 61.3% of his passes compared to one interception this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 79 rushing yards on 13 carries with one rushing touchdown.
• Justin Williams-Thomas has carried the ball 12 times for a team-high 85 yards on the ground and has found the end zone one time as a runner.
• Joshon Barbie has been handed the ball 19 times this year and racked up 81 yards (40.5 per game) with one touchdown.
• Xayvion Turner-Bradshaw has hauled in four receptions for 63 yards (31.5 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. .
• Toby Payne has put together a 43-yard season so far, reeling in four passes on seven targets.
• Antonio Harmon has been the target of one pass and hauled in one catch for 34 yards, an average of 34.0 yards per contest.
• Jamaal Whyce has racked up 1.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up 1.0 TFL and four tackles.
• Marshall’s top-tackler, Cannon Lewis, has eight tackles this year.
• Marvae Myers-Glover leads the team with one interception, while also putting up three tackles and one pass defended.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels

• Myles Burkett has thrown for 155 yards on 57.6% passing this season.
• Brayden Latham has run the ball 31 times for 78 yards.
• Jalen Montgomery has run for 35 yards across nine attempts.
• Dequan Stanley has totaled eight receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 55 (27.5 yards per game). He’s been targeted eight times.
• Jayden West has put up a 40-yard season so far. He’s caught three passes on three targets.
• Marcus Calwise Jr.’s four targets have resulted in three receptions for 35 yards.
• Frank Lee has collected 2.0 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up three tackles and one pass defended.
• Jaheim Ward, Eastern Kentucky’s leading tackler, has eight tackles and 1.0 TFL this year.
• Vito Tisdale leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up two passes defended.