Georgia Southern Eagles defeat Marshall Thundering Herd 49-13: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NCAAF · Marshall Thundering Herd 13, Georgia Southern Eagles 49
The Georgia Southern Eagles beat the Marshall Thundering Herd 49-13 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Allen E. Paulson Stadium. The Georgia Southern Eagles covered the spread as 7-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 54.5, with 62 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Georgia Southern Eagles final score and game recap
The Georgia Southern Eagles led 14-7 after the first quarter and 21-7 at halftime. They outscored the Marshall Thundering Herd 28-6 in the second half, 14-0 in the third quarter alone. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jo'Shon Barbie (Marshall Thundering Herd): 12 carries for 83 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Khalil Wilkins (Marshall Thundering Herd): 3 carries for 67 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Max Johnson (Georgia Southern Eagles): 19/26 passing for 271 yards, 4 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Jeremiah Ware (Georgia Southern Eagles): 5 catches for 94 yards, 2 receiving touchdowns.
Who covered the spread in Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Georgia Southern Eagles?
The Georgia Southern Eagles covered the spread as 7-point favorites, winning by 36 points.
The spread opened at Georgia Southern Eagles -10.5 and closed at Georgia Southern Eagles -7.
Did Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Georgia Southern Eagles go over or under the total?
The game went over: 62 points combined against a closing total of 54.5, over by 7.5. 28 of the 62 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 54.5.
How did AiQ's Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Georgia Southern Eagles predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Georgia Southern Eagles to win at -285, a win (+$35.09 on a $100 bet).
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Georgia Southern Eagles game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Marshall Thundering Herd team total 23.5: the under, paying -111, with 13 scored.
- First-quarter total 10.5: the over, paying -110, with 21 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: Georgia Southern Eagles won the first half, paying -218.
- First-quarter moneyline: Georgia Southern Eagles won the first quarter, paying -188.
- Georgia Southern Eagles team total 31.5: the over, paying -104, with 49 scored.
- First-half spread: Georgia Southern Eagles -4.5 covered, paying -105.
- First-half total 27.5: the over, paying -102, with 28 points scored.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Georgia Southern Eagles odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Marshall Thundering Herd at +230 and the Georgia Southern Eagles at -285. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Georgia Southern Eagles a 71% favorite. The Georgia Southern Eagles won as the favorite at -285: $35.09 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Georgia Southern Eagles, the best price before the game was -275 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−0.5% value).
The spread moved toward the Marshall Thundering Herd between the open and the close, and the Georgia Southern Eagles covered.
Marshall Thundering Herd and Georgia Southern Eagles betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Marshall Thundering Herd 5-4 in the 2026 regular season (3-1 at home, 2-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 4 times.
This result left the Georgia Southern Eagles 5-4 in the 2026 regular season (3-2 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 8 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 5 times. That made it three straight wins for the Georgia Southern Eagles.
What's next for Marshall Thundering Herd and Georgia Southern Eagles?
Next for the Marshall Thundering Herd: the App State Mountaineers at home on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Next for the Georgia Southern Eagles: at the Georgia State Panthers on Saturday, November 14, 2026.