Jacksonville hasn't had much luck against Marshall recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Fightin' Indians will welcome the Mavericks at 7:30 p.m. Jacksonville has given up an average of 45.7 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Jacksonville is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Whitehouse on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Fightin' Indians had to suffer through a 52-21 loss at the hands of the Wildcats. The Fightin' Indians were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 31-7.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Alex Polk, who rushed for 123 yards on only 13 carries. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run. Trent Clater was another key passer, throwing for 162 yards and two touchdowns.
Even if they lost, Jacksonville's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Malique Masenburge, Parker Jones, and Victor Chavez, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Marshall's offense. They took a 14-0 bruising from Texas on Friday. The Mavericks haven't had much luck with the Tigers recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
Marshall's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Jacksonville, their loss dropped their record down to 0-7.
Jacksonville was taken down by Marshall 35-0 in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Thankfully for the Fightin' Indians, Keyunta Lias (who rushed for 146 yards and a pair of TDs on only 12 carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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