Marshall football (2-1) will attempt to return to the win column Saturday at Houchens-Smith Stadium in its 7:30 p.m. matchup against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (1-3).
“We have an opportunity this week to play one of the top teams in our conference,” Marshall head coach Doc Holliday said. “It’ll be a great challenge for us, and we’ll have to do a great job with our preparation this week.”
After three nonconference games, the Thundering Herd begins Conference USA play in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Marshall leads the teams’ all-time series 5-4 after a 30-23 Herd win at Joan C.