Florida Atlantic at Marshall

Marshall is undefeated with one of the most electrifying offenses in the nation. The Thundering Herd strikes for 47.4 points, 290 yards passing and 284.7 yards rushing per game. That scoring offense is second in the nation. So can they play defense? Yes, and very well, allowing 16.6 ppg (#7 in the country). QB Rakeem Cato set an NCAA FBS record by throwing a touchdown pass for the 39th straight game his last time out in a 45-13 rout of Florida International. The Thundering Herd is 9-0 ATS in their last nine home games and are 13-3 ATS after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Into town comes a Florida Atlantic team that is 0-4 on the road with a terrible defense that allows 35.7 ppg. This is their fifth road game in eight contests, so they will be no match for the mighty Herd. Marshall is perfect dating back to last season ATS as a home favorite. I think that streak continues here. Play the Herd as my CFB October Game of the Month.