CFB
Where they rank
Team-advanced percentile vs. the FBS field · descriptive only, not a prediction of Saturday.
South Alabama
Offensive efficiency (PPA)80th pct.
Offensive success rate53th pct.
Explosiveness87th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)7th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed1th pct.
Havoc rate62th pct.
Marshall
Offensive efficiency (PPA)54th pct.
Offensive success rate61th pct.
Explosiveness55th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)1th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed14th pct.
Havoc rate17th pct.
South Alabama · Returning production
Overall (PPA)78.6%
Passing95.1%
Rushing61.7%
Receiving80.2%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 9-13 · O/U 10-12 · avg. margin -0.9
Marshall · Returning production
Overall (PPA)98.8%
Passing100.2%
Rushing210.4%
Receiving91.4%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 17-5-1 · O/U 12-11 · avg. margin +3.4
Head-to-head
Last 2 meetings2026South Alabama 13–20 Marshall
2023Marshall 0–28 South Alabama
Venue & conditions
Joan C. Edwards Stadium · Huntington, WV
70°F · 5.5 mph wind · 0% precip. chance