Marshall Thundering Herd defeat South Alabama Jaguars 20-13: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Tue, Oct 20, 2026 · NCAAF · South Alabama Jaguars 13, Marshall Thundering Herd 20
Marshall Thundering Herd defeated South Alabama Jaguars 20–13, covered the +2 spread as an underdog, and the game finished under the 66-point total.
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Marshall Thundering Herd final score and game recap
Marshall won a defensive struggle at Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Tuesday, October 20. South Alabama scored 6 points in the first half while Marshall scored 6, tying the game at halftime. Marshall outscored South Alabama 14–7 in the second half to secure the victory.
Brendan Jenkins led South Alabama with four catches for 75 yards, while Keenan Phillips rushed 16 times for 70 yards. For Marshall, Zion Turner completed 21 of 33 passes for 181 yards, and Khalil Wilkins carried eight times for 69 yards.
Who covered the spread in South Alabama Jaguars vs. Marshall Thundering Herd?
Marshall covered as the +2 underdog and won outright by seven points. Late spread money moved toward Marshall Thundering Herd; the side covered.
Did South Alabama Jaguars vs. Marshall Thundering Herd go over or under the total?
The game went under. The closing total was 66; the teams combined for 33 points, landing 33 under the number. The total opened at 62.5 and rose 3.5 points to 66.
How did AiQ's South Alabama Jaguars vs. Marshall Thundering Herd predictions do?
AiQ went 0–1 on this game.
- Moneyline: Picked South Alabama Jaguars at -127 – LOSS (-$100 on a $100 bet)
AiQ's calibrated estimate was 54%, matching the market's implied probability (vig removed) at the closing moneyline. The pick carried negative expected value of -2.5% at -122 (best price at betrivers).
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Marshall Thundering Herd game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
- Marshall Thundering Herd team total 33.5: Under (paid -113); they scored 20
- First-quarter moneyline: South Alabama Jaguars won the first quarter (paid -125)
- First-half moneyline: tied, bets refunded
- South Alabama Jaguars team total 34.5: Under (paid -113); they scored 13
- First-half total 33.5: Under (paid -108); 12 points were scored
- First-quarter total 13.5: Under (paid +124); 3 points were scored
- First-half spread: Marshall Thundering Herd +0.5 covered (paid -110)
South Alabama Jaguars vs. Marshall Thundering Herd odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline was South Alabama Jaguars -127 and Marshall Thundering Herd +106, with sportsbook implied win probability (vig removed) of South Alabama Jaguars 54% and Marshall Thundering Herd 46%. The bookmaker's margin was 4.5%. Marshall's +106 paid $106 on a $100 wager. The spread shifted toward Marshall by 1.5 points, from +3.5 to +2, and the Herd covered that closing line.
South Alabama Jaguars and Marshall Thundering Herd betting trends: 2026 season
Both teams sit at 4–3 overall. South Alabama is 3–0 at home and 1–3 away or neutral; Marshall is 3–1 at home and 1–2 away or neutral. Against the spread in games with a recorded closing line, South Alabama stands 4–3 while Marshall is 2–5. In games with a closing total, South Alabama has gone 5 overs and 2 unders; Marshall has gone 3 overs and 4 unders. South Alabama's last five results are L, W, W, L, W. Marshall's last five are W, L, L, W, W.
What's next for South Alabama Jaguars and Marshall Thundering Herd?
South Alabama will host Louisiana Tech Bulldogs on Saturday, October 31. Marshall will travel to face Old Dominion Monarchs on Saturday, October 31.