Rice at Marshall

Marshall keeps winning and covering, going 9-1 ATS at home and 13-1-1 ATS at home in games against a team with a winning road record. That's because this offense is sensational: #2 in the nation in scoring with 47.8 points per game with incredible balance at 270 yards passing and 295 yards rushing per contest. That ground attack is #7 in the country. Running back Remi Watson scored four touchdowns and quarterback Rakeem Cato threw for two scores and ran for another as Marshall rolled to a 63-17 victory at Southern Miss last week. They had the edge in yards 521-300 and even the defense forced three turnovers. The unbeaten Thundering Herd fell behind 14-0 before taking an offensive snap, but ended up rushing for 335 yards and seven touchdowns. This is a good challenge with Rice in town, a team on a 6-0 run but the defense is weak (26 ppg allowed). The home team is 3-1-1 ATS in their last five meetings and this is a revenge spot for Marshall, losing 41-24 to Rice last season. With Marshall still seeking national respect and recognition, they won't take the foot off the gas pedal. Play on Marshall as my College Football Game of the Month.