Marshall hasn't had much luck against Newton recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Lions will face off against the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Marshall has given up an average of 32.4 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Marshall is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 34 points last Friday, they were much more limited against Mt. Carmel on Friday. They took a blow against the Golden Aces, falling 35-0. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Lions were not able to get on the board.
Newton hadn't beaten Lawrenceville on the road since September 14, 2018 but that history sure didn't bother them on Friday. The Eagles enjoyed a cozy 34-20 victory over the Indians. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Eagles.
Newton's win came from a few key players Marshall will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Dexter Fulton, who picked up 130 receiving yards and one score. He was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 51 yards.
Newton didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Fulton, Grayson Lingafelter, and Ian Kessler picked up one apiece.
Marshall's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Newton, they picked up their first road win, bumping their record up to 3-5.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the trenches. Marshall has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 246 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Newton, though, as they've been averaging only 78.6 rushing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Marshall couldn't quite get it done against Newton when the teams last played back in October of 2024 as they fell 20-13. Can the Lions avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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