Football Game Preview: Poynette Pumas vs. Marshall Cardinals

The Poynette Pumas will venture away from home to challenge the Marshall Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Poynette's defense has only allowed 12 points per game this season, so Marshall's offense will have their work cut out for them.

Poynette will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up 12 points last Friday, then bounced right back against Deerfield on Friday. The Pumas blew past the Demons, posting a 37-6 victory. The Pumas' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.

Meanwhile, Marshall entered their tilt with Fall River/Rio on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came within a single point of losing the streak, but they secured a 28-27 W against Fall River/Rio. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cardinals have posted since October 18, 2024.

Marshall now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Poynette, their victory bumped their record up to 5-2.

Poynette might still be hurting after the 31-7 defeat they got from Marshall in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Can the Pumas avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.