ncaaf Game Recap
Thundering Herd Down Coastal Carolina 31-19 - Match Report
The Thundering Herd were Week 12 winners on Saturday, coming out on top of the Chanticleers by a score of 31-19 at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Thundering Herd were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -8.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 56.5.
Jordan Houston rushed for 33 yards, while Braylon Braxton added 30 yards in the win. Carl Chester and Chuck Montgomery added 69 and 67 receiving yards respectively.
Braydon Bennett rushed for 67 yards for Coastal Carolina, while Christian Washington added 22 yards. Ethan Vasko threw for 267 yards for the Chanticleers, while receivers Bryson Graves and Jameson Tucker had 87 and 69 yards respectively.
Marshall lost the offensive yardage battle to Coastal Carolina 391-254 yards in Saturday's game. Coastal Carolina had more first downs as that total ended up 20-17.
Coastal Carolina led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 30:52-29:08 split in that important category.
Marshall looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Old Dominion. Coastal Carolina will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Georgia Southern.