Football Preview: Marshall Owls vs. Hannibal Pirates
Marshall is 0-10 against Hannibal since October of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Marshall Owls will look to defend their home field against the Hannibal Pirates at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with seven defeats in a row dating back to last season, Marshall finally turned things around against Fulton on Friday. They walked away with a 42-35 win over the Hornets. The Owls' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Hannibal, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They claimed a resounding 56-18 victory over Moberly at home. The result was nothing new for the Pirates, who have now won four matches by 38 points or more so far this season.
Marshall's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Hannibal, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Marshall was dealt a bruising 56-7 loss at the hands of Hannibal in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. That game was all but decided by halftime, at which point Marshall was down 49-7.
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