The Jaguars will play the Thundering Herd on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026. The matchup takes place at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 7:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN2.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2026 college football season. Week 8 action features a matchup between South Alabama and Marshall taking place at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - South Alabama has a 98.67 conference power ranking for the 2026 season. The conference power ranking for Marshall is 97.00.
- Away South Alabama - Heading into Week 8, South Alabama currently has a 1-2 record as an away team for the 2026 regular season. This ranks them 1st in the Sun Belt Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Marshall - Marshall has a 2-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2026 Week 8 matchup, they rank 3rd in the Sun Belt Conference for home team wins. Like the South Alabama away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2026 season, South Alabama ranks 1st (233) in the Sun Belt Conference, with Marshall currently ranking 7th (111) for points scored in the Sun Belt Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2026, South Alabama stands 2nd (207) in the Sun Belt Conference for points scored by opponents in 2026. Marshall sits at 3rd (175) in the Sun Belt Conference for points against in the 2026 season so far.
- Team Records - South Alabama has a 4-2 overall record for the 2026 regular season, with Marshall currently 3-2 for the 2026 NCAAF regular season.
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South Alabama at Marshall Prop Bets
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Recent Meetings Since 2022
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2026 Week 8 | South Alabama vs Marshall Tuesday, October 20th, 2026 | MRSH 20, USA 13 Joan C. Edwards Stadium | Marshall by 7 |
| 2023 Week 12 | Marshall vs South Alabama Saturday, November 18th, 2023 | USA 28, MRSH 0 Hancock Whitney Stadium | South Alabama by 28 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Marshall | 2-2 | 7.000 | 5 | 3 | 188 | 238 | 3-1 | 2-2 | W2 |
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| South Alabama | 2-3 | 5.000 | 4 | 5 | 292 | 290 | 3-1 | 1-4 | L3 |
South Alabama & Marshall Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
South Alabama Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM South Alabama YR: futures available
Marshall Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Marshall YR: futures available
South Alabama & Marshall Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Southeastern Louisiana vs South Alabama | USA 39, SELA 14 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | South Alabama vs Tulane | Saturday, September 12th, 2026 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 2 | South Alabama vs Tulane | TULN 28, USA 24 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Ohio vs South Alabama | USA 41, OHIO 36 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | South Alabama vs Kentucky | Saturday, September 26th, 2026 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 4 | South Alabama vs Kentucky | UK 45, USA 21 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 5 | Louisiana-Monroe vs South Alabama | USA 52, ULM 35 Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 |
| Week 6 | South Alabama vs Arkansas State | USA 56, ARST 49 Thursday, October 8th, 2026 |
| Week 8 | South Alabama vs Marshall | MRSH 20, USA 13 Tuesday, October 20th, 2026 |
| Week 9 | Louisiana Tech vs South Alabama | LT 35, USA 20 Saturday, October 31st, 2026 |
| Week 10 | South Alabama vs Louisiana | UL 28, USA 26 Saturday, November 7th, 2026 |
| Week 11 | Troy vs South Alabama | Saturday, November 14th, 2026 7:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | South Alabama vs Southern Miss | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Appalachian State vs South Alabama | Friday, November 27th, 2026 3:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Marshall vs Penn State | PSU 45, MRSH 0 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Middle Tennessee vs Marshall | MRSH 28, MTSU 26 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Marshall vs Missouri State | MRSH 30, MOST 24 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Gardner-Webb vs Marshall | MRSH 36, GWEB 35 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 5 | Marshall vs James Madison | JMU 45, MRSH 17 Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 |
| Week 6 | Coastal Carolina vs Marshall | CCU 27, MRSH 21 Saturday, October 10th, 2026 |
| Week 8 | South Alabama vs Marshall | MRSH 20, USA 13 Tuesday, October 20th, 2026 |
| Week 9 | Marshall vs Old Dominion | MRSH 36, ODU 23 Saturday, October 31st, 2026 |
| Week 10 | Marshall vs Georgia Southern | GASO 49, MRSH 13 Saturday, November 7th, 2026 |
| Week 11 | Appalachian State vs Marshall | Saturday, November 14th, 2026 6:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Georgia State vs Marshall | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Marshall vs Louisiana-Monroe | Saturday, November 28th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the South Alabama vs Marshall College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026 at 7:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the South Alabama vs Marshall Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the South Alabama vs Marshall Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.