Closing number
Source: DraftKings.
MTSU 26, MRSH 28. MTSU covered by 9.5, under by 2.5.
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Common opponents
No common opponents yet this season.
Last season (2025): 1 common opponent
| Opponent |  Middle Tennessee |  Marshall |
|---|---|---|
 Missouri St | L 20-22 home -2 · +2.5 Covered | L 20-21 home -1 · -7.5 Didn't cover |
Against 1 common opponent: Middle Tennessee lost by 2.0 on average, 1-0 against the spread. Marshall lost by 1.0 on average, 0-1 against the spread.
Betting form, 2026 to date
Middle Tennessee WWWLLW
| ATS | Totals | |
|---|---|---|
| All games | 4-2 67%Small sample | 2-4 33% overSmall sample |
| Road | 1-2 33%Small sample | 1-2 33% overSmall sample |
| As underdog | 3-2 60%Small sample | |
| Last 5 | 3-2 60%Small sample |
6 graded games this season. Small sample: read it as a hint, not a trend.
Marshall LLWLLL
| ATS | Totals | |
|---|---|---|
| All games | 1-5 17%Small sample | 3-3 50% overSmall sample |
| Home | 0-3 0%Small sample | 1-2 33% overSmall sample |
| As favorite | 1-3 25%Small sample | |
| Last 5 | 1-4 20%Small sample |
6 graded games this season. Small sample: read it as a hint, not a trend.
CFB (FBS), 2026 so far · regular season only · graded vs the closing spread (ESPN odds archive, DraftKings for 70% of games); over-under vs the closing total
Head to head since 2019
| Date | Score | Close | ATS | Total | O-U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | MTSU 26, MRSH 28 | MRSH -11.5 | MTSU covered | 56.5 | Under |
| Sep 20, 2025 | MRSH 42, MTSU 28 | MRSH -2.5 | MRSH covered | 45.5 | Over |
| Oct 2, 2021 | MRSH 28, MTSU 34 | MRSH -11 | MTSU covered | 65.5 | Under |
| Nov 14, 2020 | MTSU 14, MRSH 42 | MRSH -24 | MRSH covered | 55.5 | Over |
| Oct 5, 2019 | MRSH 13, MTSU 24 | MRSH -4.5 | MTSU covered | 54 | Under |
Middle Tennessee 3-2 ATS in these meetings. 5 meetings is not a trend, and rosters turn over.
CFB (FBS), 2019-2025 + 2026 so far · regular season + postseason · graded vs the closing spread (ESPN odds archive, DraftKings for 70% of games); totals vs the closing total
Side by side
 MTSU | MRSH  | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-3 | Record | 3-3 |
| 4-2 | Against the spread | 1-5 |
| 2-4 | Over-under | 3-3 |
| -1.8 | Avg cover margin | -12.8 |
| 22.8 | Points per game | 22.0 |
| 28.3 | Points allowed | 33.7 |
| 5.53 | Yards per play | 5.66 |
| 321.5 | Yards per game | 406.5 |
| 4.70 | Rush yards per carry | 4.40 |
| 58.2 | Completion % | 62.4 |
| 25.8 | Third down % | 40.0 |
| +6 | Turnover margin | -1 |
| 7 | Sacks allowed | 11 |
| 52.3 | Penalty yards per game | 58.7 |
Season to date. Stats from ESPN. Points from final scores. Bold is the better number.