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10/18/24 - Home | 35-0 W |
10/01/21 - Home | 64-21 W |
10/30/20 - Away | 36-21 W |
10/18/19 - Away | 45-13 W |
10/19/18 - Home | 38-0 W |
Marshall has gone a perfect 5-0 against Jacksonville recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Mavericks will square off against the Fightin' Indians at 7:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Marshall is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Texas just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They received a blow as they fell 14-0 to the Tigers. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Mavericks were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Jacksonville played a tough contest on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were beaten by Whitehouse 52-21. The Fightin' Indians haven't had much luck with the Wildcats recently, as the team has come up short the last nine times they've met.
Marshall will need to focus on slowing down Alex Polk, one of several Jacksonville players who made an impact when they last played. He rushed for 123 yards on only 13 carries. Polk's longest rush was for an incredible 75 yards. Another player making a difference was Trent Clater, who threw 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.
Marshall suffered their first home defeat, dropping their record down to 4-2. As for Jacksonville, their loss dropped their record down to 0-7.
Everything came up roses for Marshall against Jacksonville when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 35-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Mavericks since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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