South Alabama at Marshall
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 7:30 PM ET Share
South Alabama plays at Marshall on Tuesday, October 20, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern. It will be their second meeting; South Alabama leads the series 1–0.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Upcoming at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, HuntingtonForecast at kickoff: 60°F, clear, N wind 2 mphNational Weather Service forecast, Mon 7:48 AM ETTV: ESPN2
Preview
| South Alabama | Marshall | |
|---|---|---|
| 4–2 | Record | 3–3 |
| 0.23 (37th) | EPA per play | 0.11 (86th) |
| 0.27 (134th) | EPA per play allowed | 0.31 (135th) |
| 44% (70th) | Success rate | 44% (64th) |
| 51% (137th) | Success rate allowed | 46% (117th) |
| 1.33 (23rd) | Explosiveness | 1.24 (67th) |
| 4.4 (36th) | Points per trip inside the 40 | 2.5 (129th) |
| 17% (52nd) | Havoc caused | 13% (113th) |
| 0.18 | Opponent-adjusted EPA | 0.09 |
| 0.23 | Opponent-adjusted EPA allowed | 0.23 |
South Alabama
| Player | Share | EPA/play | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Davenport QB | 100% | 0.41 | |
| PJ Martin RB | 34% | 0.19 | 0.23 |
| Keenan Phillips RB | 30% | 0.27 | 0.28 |
| Jeremiah Jones-Thomas WR | 21% | 0.56 | |
| Anthony Eager WR | 19% | 0.85 | |
| Brendan Jenkins WR | 17% | 0.81 |
Kicker: Davis Little, 0.5 points below a replacement kicker on nine field-goal tries.
Marshall
| Player | Share | EPA/play | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Turner QB | 36% | 0.31 | 0.21 |
| Joshon Barbie RB | 23% | 0.06 | 0.13 |
| Judah Price RB | 17% | 0.30 | |
| Toby Payne TE | 16% | 0.04 | |
| Adrian Norton WR | 16% | 0.20 | |
| Xayvion Turner-Bradshaw WR | 15% | 0.87 |
Kicker: Jorge Diaz Nicolas, 0.3 points above a replacement kicker on nine field-goal tries.
Each side’s numbers this season, with its rank in the nation (first is best, on defense too), from CollegeFootballData.com’s game preview, as of October 15. The better side of each line is bold. Key players are each side’s leading passer, two leading runners and three leading receivers by share of plays. Adjusted: EPA per play adjusted for the defenses faced.
Players to watch
South Alabama
- QuarterbackJared Hollins855 passing yards, 7 TDLast: at Arkansas State, 6 of 10, 76 yards, 1 TD; 5 carries, 33 yards, 2 TDTeam leader in passing yards
- Running backKeenan Phillips444 rushing yards, 5 TDLast: at Arkansas State, 19 carries, 157 yards ★, 3 TD ★; 1 catch, 7 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- SafetyCole Blaylock42 tacklesLast: at Arkansas State, 10 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Marshall
QuarterbackCarlos Del Rio-Wilson1,014 passing yards, 6 TDLast: vs. Coastal Carolina, 2 of 6, 37 yards, 3 INTTeam leader in passing yards- ReceiverXayvion Turner-Bradshaw22 catches, 324 yards, 4 TDTeam leader in receiving yards
- Defensive backCaleb Clark-Glover44 tackles, 1 INTLast: vs. Coastal Carolina, 7 tackles, 1 INTTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Marshall 55% to win.
The line
South Alabama −3.5, over/under 62.5.
Updated once a night until kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.
Win chances before kickoff: South Alabama 59%, Marshall 41%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.
The series
Every South Alabama–Marshall gameSouth Alabama leads 1–0 in their only meeting.
Around this game
South Alabama
- Next gamevs. Louisiana TechOct. 31, 2026
- SeasonSouth Alabama in 2026
- ProgramSouth Alabama history and records
Marshall
- Next gameat Old DominionOct. 31, 2026
- SeasonMarshall in 2026
- ProgramMarshall history and records