HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Whether it’s lined up against Charlotte, Southern Mississippi or whoever, Marshall has a point of emphasis, depending on the side of the ball.
Make third downs and keep drives alive.
Stop opposing offenses on third down and get your defense off the field.
The Thundering Herd hasn’t done enough of either, and has a 2-5 overall record to show for it.
Of course, just about every facet of football goes into that, but third downs have magnified MU’s struggles.
In a loss last week to Charlotte, the offense bogged down with three dropped passes in a tough-luck second half.