Marshall and UL Monroe meet in a Sun Belt clash where the Thundering Herd look to extend their solid performance this season. Marshall’s balanced offense, led by quarterback Cam Fancher, who has surpassed 1,500 passing yards, emphasizes both aerial and ground attacks, keeping defenses stretched. Running back Rasheen Ali contributes significantly to Marshall’s offense, averaging nearly 100 yards per game, allowing the Thundering Herd to maintain control of time of possession and wear down defenses.

On the other hand, UL Monroe has faced challenges this season, primarily on the defensive side, allowing over 30 points per game. Quarterback Hunter Herring leads the Warhawks’ offense, but inconsistent protection and turnovers have limited their scoring. Marshall’s defense, one of the more disciplined units in the Sun Belt, allows around 20 points per game, showing resilience against both passing and rushing attacks. For UL Monroe to stay competitive, they will need a near-perfect offensive performance to exploit any openings in Marshall’s defense. This game may come down to Marshall’s ability to sustain offensive drives and UL Monroe’s need to create turnovers to gain favorable field positions.