Marshall had its best season on the football field in close to a decade after  Charles Huff led the team to the 10-3 record that earned them an invite to

The Sun Belt fined Marshall $100,000 for opting out of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl even though its roster had been depleted to 41 players following coach Charles Huff's exit and as many as 36 players entering the transfer portal.

Marshall football went 10–3 during the 2024 football season, finishing the season with seven consecutive wins culminating in a 31–3 win over Louisiana in the Sun Belt championship. The Thundering Herd were set to celebrate that successful season with a trip to the Independence Bowl to take on Army.

Marshall football is going through a difficult offseason as the program has been hit with a massive fine from the Sun Belt Conference. The Thundering Herd are rebuilding from the loss of head coach Charles Huff to Southern Miss after a stellar 2024 season.

The Sun Belt Conference has fined Marshall $100,000 for opting out of the Independence Bowl last month, a fine that’s likely sending a message to other college football programs. The Thundering Herd,

On Friday, the Sun Belt Conference announced that they will be fining Marshall University $100,000 for opting out of their appearance in the 2024 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl against Army.