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Marshall at Georgia Southern: Week 10 preview

• Marshall (5-3) visits Georgia Southern (4-4) on Sat, Nov 7 · 3:30 PM ET. The line is Georgia Southern −10.5 with a total of 54.5.
• SP+ power ratings: Marshall -10.7 (111th), Georgia Southern -4.8 (94th). SP+ projects Georgia Southern by 8.4, including 2.5 points of home field.
• The Marshall offense ranks 74th in FBS in EPA per play (+0.10); the Georgia Southern defense ranks 55th (+0.08 allowed). Biggest Marshall edges: second-level yards per carry. The Georgia Southern defense holds the edge in explosiveness, rushing explosiveness, stuff rate.
• The Georgia Southern offense ranks 60th in FBS in EPA per play (+0.14); the Marshall defense ranks 99th (+0.17 allowed). Biggest Georgia Southern edges: sack rate, EPA per pass, passing success rate. The Marshall defense holds the edge in rushing explosiveness.
• Schedule so far (average FBS opponent SP+): Marshall −6.9 (122nd toughest), Georgia Southern −0.5 (77th toughest).
• Weather: Cloudy, 72°F at kickoff (feels like 69°), 0% chance of rain, wind NE 7 mph gusting to 7.