Final
September 5, 2026 β’ Beaver Stadium, University Park
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 5, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Marshall Thundering Herd (0-1) takes on Penn State Nittany Lions (1-0) at Beaver Stadium, University Park.
Marshall Thundering Herd
Visiting Side
Record
0-1
Penn State Nittany Lions
Home Side
Record
1-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MAR
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
PEN
|
17 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 45 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
12:26
Ryan Barker 38 Yd Field Goal
Score
8:35
Koby Howard 42 Yd pass from Rocco Becht (Ryan Barker Kick)
Score
4:49
Brett Eskildsen 25 Yd pass from Rocco Becht (Ryan Barker Kick)
Score
1:18
Benjamin Brahmer 8 Yd pass from Rocco Becht (Ryan Barker Kick)
Score
11:14
Zay Robinson 39 Yd pass from Rocco Becht (Ryan Barker Kick)
Score
6:16
Quinton Martin Jr. 6 Yd Run (Ryan Barker Kick)
Score
7:59
Cam Wallace 6 Yd Run (Ryan Barker Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
20%
Marshall Thundering Herd
VS
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Penn State Nittany Lions
Projected Score
MAR 24
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PEN 37
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Penn State Nittany Lions scoring offense aligns well against Marshall Thundering Herd defense.
- Penn State Nittany Lions offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Penn State Nittany Lions passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Penn State Nittany Lions rushing attack has the advantage.
Marshall Thundering Herd
STAT
Penn State Nittany Lions
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Penn State Nittany Lions plays on familiar turf at Beaver Stadium, University Park.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Marshall Thundering Herd Could Win
Marshall Thundering Herd will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Penn State Nittany Lions Could Win
Penn State Nittany Lions scoring offense aligns well against Marshall Thundering Herd defense.
Deciding Factor
Penn State Nittany Lions offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
Beaver Stadium, University Park
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
108,489
Closing Odds
Line: PSU -23.5 | O/U: 53.5
Team Leaders
Marshall Thundering Herd Leaders
Dylan Barber
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Jo'Shon Barbie
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Jalyn Abercrombie
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Penn State Nittany Lions Leaders
Connor Barry
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Amar'e Glover
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Ethan Black
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Marshall Thundering Herd (39.9%)
Penn State Nittany Lions (60.1%)
Total Submissions: 36 circles
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