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Marshall Thundering Herd Seek Upset Over Surging Monarchs
11 Oct
Summary
- Marshall hosts Old Dominion, a two-touchdown favorite
- Offense must control time of possession to limit ODU's QB
- Trio of playmakers - QB, RB, WR/PR - lead Marshall's charge
As of October 11th, 2025, the Marshall Thundering Herd are preparing to host the Old Dominion Monarchs in a crucial matchup. The Herd (2-3, 0-1) are coming off a bye week and will be looking to bounce back against the talented Monarchs (4-1, 1-0), who are currently a two-touchdown favorite.
The Monarchs, led by sixth-year head coach Ricky Rahne, are fresh off a 47-7 victory against Coastal Carolina and have already made waves this season with a strong effort in a loss to nationally-ranked Indiana and a convincing win at Virginia Tech. However, Marshall has dominated the series with the Monarchs, winning nine of the previous 10 matchups.
To pull off the upset, the Herd offense must win the time of possession battle and keep ODU's quarterback Colton Joseph on the sideline. Marshall's trio of playmakers - quarterback Carlos Del Rio-Wilson, running back Michael Allen, and wide receiver/punt returner Floyd Lacey - have all been at the top of their games in recent contests and will be crucial to the Herd's success.
The Herd defense, which has struggled in recent weeks, will also need to step up and provide a solid complement to the offense. With effective special teams play from punter Nathan Totten and kicker Lorcan Quinn, Marshall will look to reverse their recent fortunes and secure a victory at home.
