Football Game Preview: Marshall Rams vs. Holmes Huskies

The Marshall Rams will head out to challenge the Holmes Huskies at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with eight consecutive losses for Marshall and seven for Holmes.

Last Friday, Marshall lost to O'Connor at home by a 24-7 margin.

Meanwhile, Holmes scored the most points they've had this season on Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They came up short against O'Connor, falling 52-28.

Marshall will need to focus on slowing down Jayden Hopkins, one of several Holmes players who made an impact when they last played. He rushed for 163 yards and one touchdown on only 12 carries, and also threw for 65 yards and one TD. Hopkins' longest rush was for an impressive 62 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Deonta Corley, who picked up 154 receiving yards and a pair of scores.

Marshall's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Holmes, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.

Marshall beat Holmes 37-27 in their previous meeting back in November of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rams since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.