Ohio State vs. Marshall odds, spread and schedule: 2024 college football picks, Week 4 predictions based on proven model
The third-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0) will play their final pre-Big Ten tuneup game when they host Marshall's Thundering Herd (1-1) on Saturday afternoon. Ohio State opened the season with blowout wins over Akron and Western Michigan before having the bye week last Saturday. Marshall is also coming off its bye week following a 31-14 loss at Virginia Tech. The Thundering Herd haven't faced the Buckeyes since 2010, when Ohio State cruised to a 45-7 victory.
Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET on Saturday at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State is a 40-point favorite in the latest Ohio State vs. Marshall odds, while the over/under is 52.5 points, according to the SportsLine consensus. Before entering any Marshall vs. Ohio State predictions, you'll want to See the model's college football predictions at SportsLine.
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The model has set her sights on Marshall State-OhioYou can head to SportsLine for see your selections Here are several College Football Betting Lines For the game:
- Ohio State Spread vs. Marshall: Ohio State -40
- Ohio State vs. Marshall: Over/Under: 52.5 points
- Ohio State vs. Marshall money line: Ohio State -10000, Marshall +1325
- Ohio State vs. Marshall Predictions: See selections here
Why can Ohio State cover?
Ohio State hasn't had any trouble winning by this type of margin so far this season, as it beat Akron by 46 points and Western Michigan by 56 points. The Buckeyes also had a bye week to prepare for this game, so they'll look to put up quick points on Saturday afternoon. They racked up 683 yards of offense in their win over Western Michigan, as running backs Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson combined for 294 yards on 40 carries.
The defense posted its first shutout since 2019, limiting the Broncos to just 99 total yards. It was the first time Ohio State held an opponent under 100 yards since 2017, when they won easily 62-14 over Maryland. Senior quarterback Will Howard has thrown for 520 yards and four touchdowns, and the Buckeyes have covered the spread in six of their last seven home games. See which team to choose here.
Why Marshall can cover
Marshall has experience facing some of the top programs in the country, beating No. 8 Notre Dame in 2022 and Virginia Tech in 2023. The Thundering Herd battled back against Virginia Tech this season, covering the spread as 21-point underdogs. Sophomore running back AJ Turner had 103 rushing yards on just six carries after finishing with 119 yards and a touchdown in the season opener.
Senior quarterback Stone Earle has thrown for 228 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 86 yards. Having a dual-threat quarterback can lead to some drives that extend the offensive series, and several long drives should eat up enough time to prevent Ohio State from winning by more than 40 points. The Thundering Herd have covered the spread in four of their last five Saturday games. See which team to choose here.
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