Marshall Thundering Herd defeat Missouri State Bears 30-24: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · NCAAF · Marshall Thundering Herd 30, Missouri State Bears 24
The Marshall Thundering Herd beat the Missouri State Bears 30-24 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Robert W. Plaster Stadium. The Marshall Thundering Herd covered the spread as 4-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 52.5, with 54 points combined.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Missouri State Bears final score and game recap
The Marshall Thundering Herd led 14-10 after the first quarter and 17-10 at halftime. The Missouri State Bears outscored the Marshall Thundering Herd 14-13 in the second half. The Marshall Thundering Herd led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Carlos Del Rio-Wilson (Marshall Thundering Herd): 16/25 passing for 176 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Jo'Shon Barbie (Marshall Thundering Herd): 12 carries for 81 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Skyler Locklear (Missouri State Bears): 19/28 passing for 309 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Isaiah Myers (Missouri State Bears): 7 catches for 141 yards.
Who covered the spread in Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Missouri State Bears?
The Marshall Thundering Herd covered the spread as 4-point favorites, winning by 6 points.
The spread opened at Marshall Thundering Herd -4.5 and closed at Marshall Thundering Herd -4.
Did Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Missouri State Bears go over or under the total?
The game went over: 54 points combined against a closing total of 52.5, over by 1.5. 27 of the 54 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 52.5.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Missouri State Bears game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Marshall Thundering Herd team total 28.5: the over, paying -111, with 30 scored.
- First-half spread: Marshall Thundering Herd -2.5 covered, paying -115.
- First-quarter moneyline: Marshall Thundering Herd won the first quarter, paying -145.
- First-half moneyline: Marshall Thundering Herd won the first half, paying -148.
- First-half total 26.5: the over, paying -108, with 27 points scored.
- Missouri State Bears team total 24.5: the under, paying -120, with 24 scored.
- First-quarter total 10.5: the over, paying +114, with 24 points scored.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Missouri State Bears odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Marshall Thundering Herd at -186 and the Missouri State Bears at +153. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Marshall Thundering Herd a 62% favorite. The Marshall Thundering Herd won as the favorite at -186: $53.76 profit on a $100 bet.
The spread moved toward the Missouri State Bears between the open and the close, and the Marshall Thundering Herd covered.
Marshall Thundering Herd and Missouri State Bears betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Marshall Thundering Herd 2-1 in the 2026 regular season (1-0 at home, 1-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times. That made it two straight wins for the Marshall Thundering Herd.
This result left the Missouri State Bears 1-2 in the 2026 regular season (1-1 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 1 time.
What's next for Marshall Thundering Herd and Missouri State Bears?
Next for the Marshall Thundering Herd: the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Next for the Missouri State Bears: at the SMU Mustangs on Saturday, September 26, 2026.