The South Alabama Jaguars average 38.8 points per game, and the Marshall Thundering Herd allow 33.7 heading into their Tuesday meeting at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, WV. The current South Alabama vs Marshall odds list South Alabama -2.5 with a 64.5-point total. Kickoff is 7:30 PM ET on ESPN2; records, results, stat leaders and coaches for both sides follow.
South Alabama vs Marshall Odds, Spread & Kickoff Details
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | South Alabama at Marshall |
| Records | South Alabama 4-2, Marshall 3-3 |
| Spread | South Alabama -2.5 (-118), Marshall +2.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | South Alabama -142, Marshall +120 |
| Total | 64.5 (Over -112, Under -108) |
| Venue | Joan C. Edwards Stadium, Huntington, WV |
| Date | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 7:30 PM ET |
| TV | ESPN2 |
Lines shown are DraftKings South Alabama vs Marshall odds via ESPN as of 5:47 AM ET on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026; they can move during the week.
South Alabama vs Marshall Odds & Line Movement
The DraftKings spread sets South Alabama at -2.5, so Marshall sits at +2.5. Moneyline prices are South Alabama -142 and Marshall +120, with the over/under at 64.5. In implied-probability terms, the South Alabama vs Marshall odds on the moneyline translate to roughly 59% for South Alabama and 45% for Marshall, including the book’s margin.
Here is how the South Alabama vs Marshall odds have moved since the open. The spread opened at South Alabama -3 and has moved 0.5 points to South Alabama -2.5. On the over/under, the number opened at 62.5 and is now 64.5, up 2 points. The moneyline is unchanged from the opening prices. Prices: South Alabama -118 and Marshall -102 against the spread, over -112, under -108.
South Alabama Preview: Season So Far, Stats & Key Players
South Alabama Season So Far
At 4-2, 2-0 in conference play, South Alabama has a clear body of work to study. That puts South Alabama 1st in the Sun Belt – West standings, per ESPN. On the road, South Alabama has gone 1-2; at home it is 3-0. On Oct. 8, South Alabama beat Arkansas State 56-49 on the road in its most recent game. South Alabama has now posted two wins in a row. Across 6 games, South Alabama has outscored opponents 233-207 (+26 point differential).
South Alabama’s 2026 results, per ESPN:
- Sept. 5: W 39-14 vs. SE Louisiana
- Sept. 12: L 24-28 at Tulane
- Sept. 19: W 41-36 vs. Ohio
- Sept. 26: L 21-45 at Kentucky
- Oct. 3: W 52-35 vs. UL Monroe
- Oct. 8: W 56-49 at Arkansas State
South Alabama’s biggest margin came in a 39-14 win over SE Louisiana. The toughest result was a 45-21 loss at Kentucky. That spread of results is useful background next to the South Alabama vs Marshall odds.
South Alabama Season Stats
South Alabama is putting up 38.8 points per game and moving the ball for 437.8 yards a game, with 217.5 coming through the air and 220.3 on the ground. Defensively, the unit allows 34.5 points and 429.0 yards per game, with opponents passing for 264.8 and rushing for 164.2.
For comparison, Marshall is scoring 22.0 points per game and giving up 33.7, with 253.5 passing yards allowed per game.
South Alabama Key Players
Jared Hollins leads the passing game with 855 yards on a 60.9% completion rate, along with 7 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Keenan Phillips paces the ground game at 5.5 yards per carry (444 yards, 5 touchdowns). The leading receiver is Brendan Jenkins, who has 21 receptions and 355 yards. On defense, Cole Blaylock leads the team in tackles (42) and Stephen Johnson leads in sacks (1.5).
- Passing: Jared Hollins (QB), 56/92, 855 YDS, 7 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing: Keenan Phillips (RB), 80 CAR, 444 YDS, 5 TD
- Receiving: Brendan Jenkins (WR), 21 REC, 355 YDS, 3 TD
- Sacks: Stephen Johnson (DL), 1.5
- Tackles: Cole Blaylock (S), 42
South Alabama Coaching Staff
Head coach Major Applewhite has led South Alabama since 2024, making this his 3rd season. Major Applewhite also calls the offense. The defensive coordinators are Todd Orlando and Jason Washington.
Marshall Preview: Record, Leaders & Recent Results
Marshall Season So Far
At 3-3, 0-2 in conference play, Marshall has a clear body of work to study. ESPN has Marshall 6th in the Sun Belt – East standings. Marshall is 2-1 at home this season and 1-2 on the road. On Oct. 10, Marshall fell to Coastal Carolina 27-21 at home in its most recent game. It is a two-game losing streak. Opponents have outscored Marshall 202-132 over 6 games, a -70 differential.
Every Marshall result this season, per ESPN:
- Sept. 5: L 0-45 at Penn State
- Sept. 12: W 28-26 vs. Middle Tennessee
- Sept. 19: W 30-24 at Missouri State
- Sept. 26: W 36-35 vs. Gardner-Webb
- Oct. 3: L 17-45 at James Madison
- Oct. 10: L 21-27 vs. Coastal Carolina
Marshall’s biggest margin came in a 30-24 win at Missouri State. The toughest result was a 45-0 loss at Penn State. That spread of results is useful background next to the South Alabama vs Marshall odds.
Marshall Season Stats
Marshall is putting up 22.0 points per game and moving the ball for 406.5 yards a game, with 247.8 coming through the air and 158.7 on the ground. Defensively, the unit allows 33.7 points and 447.3 yards per game, with opponents passing for 253.5 and rushing for 193.8.
Across the line of scrimmage, South Alabama’s defense allows 429.0 yards and 34.5 points per game, while its offense produces 38.8 points a game.
Marshall Key Players
Carlos Del Rio-Wilson has thrown for 1,041 yards (90 of 140, 64.3%) with 6 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Jo’Shon Barbie paces the ground game at 4.7 yards per carry (230 yards, 2 touchdowns). The leading receiver is Xayvion Turner-Bradshaw, who has 22 receptions and 324 yards. Defensively, Nate Blanc has a team-high 1.5 sacks, and Caleb Clark-Glover tops the tackle chart with 44.
- Passing: Carlos Del Rio-Wilson (QB), 90/140, 1,041 YDS, 6 TD, 5 INT
- Rushing: Jo’Shon Barbie (RB), 49 CAR, 230 YDS, 2 TD
- Receiving: Xayvion Turner-Bradshaw (WR), 22 REC, 324 YDS, 4 TD
- Sacks: Nate Blanc (DT), 1.5
- Tackles: Caleb Clark-Glover (DB), 44
Marshall Coaching Staff
Head coach Tony Gibson has led Marshall since 2025, making this his 2nd season. Rod Smith runs the offense as coordinator. Brad Lambert oversees the defense.
Key Betting Trends: South Alabama vs Marshall Season Stats
Here is the season data that frames the South Alabama vs Marshall odds. No forecasts here, only what the 2026 results show. ESPN’s 2024 and 2025 regular-season schedules show no meeting between South Alabama and Marshall.
- South Alabama games have gone over 64.5 combined points 4 times in 6 games this season.
- South Alabama games average 73.3 combined points.
- Marshall games have gone over 64.5 combined points 1 time in 6 games this season.
- Marshall games average 55.7 combined points.
- South Alabama is 1-2 in road games; Marshall is 2-1 at home.
- Scoring offense: South Alabama 38.8 vs. Marshall 22.0 points per game.
- Scoring defense: South Alabama allows 34.5; Marshall allows 33.7.
- Total offense: South Alabama 437.8 vs. Marshall 406.5 yards per game.
- This is a conference game for both teams.
How to Watch South Alabama vs Marshall: TV, Time & Venue
- Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
- TV: ESPN2
- Venue: Joan C. Edwards Stadium, Huntington, WV
ESPN2 has the broadcast, per ESPN’s listing. The South Alabama vs Marshall odds can keep moving up to kickoff, so the table above reflects the Oct. 19, 5:47 AM ET numbers. Full matchup info is on the ESPN game page.
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Frequently Asked Questions: South Alabama vs Marshall
What are the South Alabama vs Marshall odds?
As of 5:47 AM ET on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, the South Alabama vs Marshall odds at DraftKings are South Alabama -2.5 on the spread, South Alabama -142 and Marshall +120 on the moneyline, and 64.5 on the total.
What time is South Alabama vs Marshall, and what channel is it on?
Kickoff is 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and the game is on ESPN2. Keep an eye on the South Alabama vs Marshall odds through game day.
What stadium hosts South Alabama vs Marshall?
Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, WV is the site; it is the home stadium of the Marshall Thundering Herd.
Who are the head coaches for South Alabama and Marshall?
Major Applewhite coaches South Alabama, and Tony Gibson coaches Marshall.