Photo courtesy of Notre Dame athletics Introduction We've created a 130-team bracket using ESPN's FPI as our ranking system. "But, anyone can create a bracket, how will the games be simulated?" Great question; NCAA Game Sim was used. For each game on the bracket, the matchup was simulated once and every day a write-up will be done. For the matchup, player … [Read more...] about The 128 Team Playoff, Day 71: Notre Dame vs. Marshall
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The 128 Team Playoff, Day 60: Nevada vs. Marshall
Photo courtesy of Marshall athletics Introduction We've created a 130-team bracket using ESPN's FPI as our ranking system. "But, anyone can create a bracket, how will the games be simulated?" Great question; NCAA Game Sim was used. For each game on the bracket, the matchup was simulated once and every day a write-up will be done. For the matchup, player statistics will be … [Read more...] about The 128 Team Playoff, Day 60: Nevada vs. Marshall
20-Year CFB Anniversary: Marshall Rallies from 30 Points Down to Stun Pirates in GMAC Bowl
Photo via YouTube Over the years, bowl games have featured incredible comebacks, epic individual performances and bizarre plays. On this day 20 years, the GMAC Bowl had all of that in one game. In the contest, Marshall rallied from 30 points down to beat East Carolina in two overtimes, 64-61. Setting the Stage It wasn't one of the most heralded bowl games of 2001, but it … [Read more...] about 20-Year CFB Anniversary: Marshall Rallies from 30 Points Down to Stun Pirates in GMAC Bowl
Florida Football Friday: FAU Hosts Marshall in Pivotal C-USA Showdown
Photo courtesy of Florida Atlantic athletics Currently, there are three teams tied atop the Conference USA East standings. Two of them will meet on Saturday. Despite handing Charlotte and UTEP their first conference losses in each of the last two weeks, Florida Atlantic will be a home underdog as Marshall comes to Boca Raton. Both teams arrive with overall records of 5-3 and … [Read more...] about Florida Football Friday: FAU Hosts Marshall in Pivotal C-USA Showdown
50-Year CFB Anniversary: Marshall Edges Xavier in First Game After Plane Crash
Most know Marshall football’s story by now. It was one of great tragedy and tremendous triumph. On Nov. 14, 1970, 75 people, consisting of 37 Marshall football players, eight coaches, 25 boosters and five crew members were killed in an airplane that went down in Kentucky. On this day 50 years ago, Marshall did what it had to as a program and a community. It played a home … [Read more...] about 50-Year CFB Anniversary: Marshall Edges Xavier in First Game After Plane Crash