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Marshall takes on Coastal Carolina in an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.

HUNTINGTON Ƶ Because of heavy losses of players and coaches in a time of coaching transition, Marshall UniversityƵs football team has withdrawn from the Independence Bowl, in which it was set to face Army on Dec. 28 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

The bowl announced Saturday that Louisiana Tech (5-7) will replace Marshall in the game. Yahoo Sports first reported Saturday Marshall had Ƶnotified officials it is opting out of the Independence Bowl.Ƶ

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