Football Game Preview: Marshall Tigers vs. Rocori Spartans + Official Tickets

Marshall has won nine straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Rocori has won nine straight on the road also dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Tigers will face off against the Spartans at 7:00 p.m. Marshall's defense has only allowed 5.8 points per game this season, so Rocori's offense will have their work cut out for them.

Marshall is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They blew past Hutchinson, posting a 35-7 victory. Given Marshall's advantage in MaxPreps' Minnesota football rankings (they are ranked second, while Hutchinson is ranked 33rd) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.

Meanwhile, Rocori's game on Saturday was all tied up 7-7 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Willmar, sneaking past 17-15.

Rocori's win bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Marshall, their victory bumped their record up to 9-0.

Everything came up roses for Marshall against Rocori in their previous matchup back in September, as the squad secured a 28-0 win. Do the Tigers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Spartans turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.