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WEEK 5
ESPN+AI PredictionGWEB @ MRSH
Saturday, September 26, 2026
AI Condition Layer Analysis
XGBoost ML model trained on 2019–2025 CFB seasons · 53% confidence
Marshall Thundering HerdWIN PROBABILITYGardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
51%
49%
MODEL PICK
Marshall Thundering Herd
CONFIDENCE
53%
1
Home Edge
6
Neutral
0
Away Edge
Condition Layers (7 factors analyzed)
Herd 50/10050/100 Bulldogs
Marshall Thundering Herd
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
MRSH rates 50/100 vs GWEB at 50/100 — a 0-point gap in program quality.
Herd 0/1000/100 Bulldogs
Marshall Thundering Herd
0-0 (0% win rate)
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
0-0 (0% win rate)
MRSH is 0-0 vs GWEB at 0-0 this season.
Series History (2019–2024)
3–3
2024
GWEB wins45 – 35
2023
GWEB wins30 – 20
2022
MRSH wins22 – 9
2021
MRSH wins33 – 19
2020
MRSH wins38 – 12
2019
GWEB wins43 – 33
6-Season Program History (2019–2024)
Marshall Thundering Herd
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
About this model: Predictions are generated by an XGBoost machine learning model trained on 6+ years of college football data (2019–2025), including win/loss records, scoring offense/defense, AP rankings, strength of schedule, home field advantage, and head-to-head matchup history. Model historical accuracy: ~68%. For entertainment purposes only.
Game Information
Kickoff
Sat, Sep 26, 7:30 PM UTC
Network
ESPN+
Stadium
Unknown Stadium