Marshall Thundering Herd Aims to Break Road Losing Streak Against Struggling Southern Miss Golden Eagles

The Marshall Thundering Herd is set to face the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in a Week 11 Sun Belt Conference matchup on November 9, 2024, at M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The game, scheduled for 3:00 PM ET, will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Marshall, with a record of 5-3 and 3-1 in the Sun Belt Conference, is on a two-game winning streak following their 28-23 home victory over the UL Monroe Warhawks. The team is led by quarterback Braylon Braxton, who has completed 46-of-80 passes for 662 yards with nine touchdowns and one interception. Additionally, running back A.J. Turner, despite a recent injury, is expected to play and has been a key contributor with 766 yards and six touchdowns this season[1][3].

Southern Miss, with a dismal record of 1-7 and 0-4 in the conference, is on a six-game losing streak. Their last loss was a 32-15 defeat at the hands of the James Madison Dukes on October 26. The Golden Eagles have struggled on both sides of the ball, ranking ninth-worst in total offense and 25th-worst in total defense. Interim head coach Reed Stringer, who took over after the dismissal of Will Hall, hopes to rally his team for a spirited effort against Marshall[1][3].

Marshall is looking to break an eight-game road losing streak that dates back to early in the 2023 season. Their last road win was on September 9, 2023, against East Carolina. The Herd’s offense, which has shown depth in the running back position with Jordan Houston and Ethan Payne stepping up in A.J. Turner’s absence, aims to capitalize on Southern Miss’s defensive vulnerabilities.

The betting lines favor Marshall, with a spread of -13 and a moneyline of -526. The total points for the game are set at 53.5. Given the significant gap in performance between the two teams, Marshall is predicted to cover the spread and the game is expected to go over 53.5 total points[1].