Game Information
Time: October 24, 2015 2:30 pm CT
Location: Joan C. Edwards Stadium, Huntington, WV
Line: Marshall -29
TV: Fox Sports
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Radio: KHYI 95.3 FM KNTU 88.1 FM KGAF 1580 AM
Team Information
Marshall
North Texas
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| The North Texas pass defense has been nonexistent in previous weeks. With no pass rush to speak of Chase Litton should have enough time to find open WR’s. | ||
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| The North Texas run defense has been sliced and diced recently. Marshall has a physical rushing attack and has a plethora of RBs to get the job done against NT. | ||
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| No pass rush and a DL not get off blocks doesn’t bode well for North Texas. | ||
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| Marshall has a salty pass defense holding QBs to under 50% completion percentage. Marshall also ranks in the top 15 for INTs. DaMarcus Smith is likely going to struggle. | ||
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| I think North Texas will find some success against Marshall in the run game, but I’m not sure its going to be a whole lot. | ||
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| The Marshall DL is playing at high level right now. The UNT OL is struggling. Not a great matchup. | ||
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| Blake Macek has been a baller. Kidsy is due. I like Bradley to bust a big return this game. | ||
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| DaMarcus Smith - 73 | Chase Litton - 76 | |
| Jeffery Wilison - 78 | Devon Johnson - 80 | |
| Carlos Harris - 82 | Corey Tindal - 81 | |
| Chad Davis - 71 | Davonte Allen - 73 | |
| Michael Banogu - 74 | Gary Thompson - 79 | |
| Jarrian Roberts - 76 | Clint Van Horn - 85 | |
GAME PLAN FOR VICTORY
How Marshall will Win
Establish the run game. Force DaMarcus Smith to beat them from the pocket. Dont give North Texas multiple chances with turnovers. Dont fall into the trap of overlooking North Texas. Hit the Mean Green early and keep hitting them, until they pack up shop.
How North Texas will Win
North Texas will win if they are able to slow down the Herd’s powerful rushing attack. If NT takes away Marshall’s ability to run it will put more pressure on the freshman QB to be a play maker. North Texas will also have to find ways to be explosive in the special teams area. A big return for a TD or a blocked punt would help create momentum. Basically North Texas is dying for things to go right. Positive things need to happen early for North Texas to have any shot.
CUSA/NCAA WEEKLY PICKS
Marshall over North Texas, but North Texas covers
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