Sun Belt, Independence Bowl and Marshall

Sun Belt fines Marshall $100,000 for opting out of Independence Bowl
Marshall withdrew from the Dec. 28 game in Shreveport, Louisiana, after a coaching change resulted in much of its roster jumping into the transfer portal.
Sun Belt Fines Depleted Marshall for Opting Out of Bowl Game
The Sun Belt Conference announced Friday it fined Marshall $100,000 for opting out of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl last month even though the Thundering Herd's roster had been depleted to 41 players.
Sun Belt fines Marshall for bowl opt-out due to player exits
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 after coach Charles Huff's exit and as many as 36 players entering the transfer portal.
Marshall Football Apologizes, Fined $100,000 For Withdrawing From Independence Bowl
the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl, the American Athletic Conference and ESPN. The Sun Belt Conference considers this matter concluded and will have no further comment."
Marshall fined $100K by Sun Belt for opting out of Independence Bowl
Thundering Herd claimed it could not safely field representative team after head coach Charles Huff left for Southern Miss
Conference fines Marshall over withdrawal from college football bowl game
The Sun Belt conference fined Marshall for withdrawing from their bowl game against Army in December, and the school still stands by its decision to opt out.
Marshall Football Hit With Six-Figure Fine for Backing Out of Bowl Game
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.
Sun Belt fines Marshall $100K for opting out of bowl game
The Sun Belt fined Marshall $100,000 for opting out of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl, the conference announced Friday.Marshall was impacted by head coach Charles Huff's departure to Southern Miss ahead of the bowl game.
Sun Belt fines Marshall $100,000 for 'detrimental' decision to opt out of Independence Bowl
The Sun Belt issued a $100,000 fine to Marshall after the program opted out of last month's Independence Bowl against Army, citing an exodus of players via the transfer portal. "W
Marshall Hit With Huge Fine For Opting Out Of Bowl Game After Coach’s Exit Sparked Mass Exodus
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 ...
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Sun Belt fines Marshall $100,000 for opting out of Independence Bowl against Army
the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl, the American Athletic Conference and ESPN,” the league said in a statement released Friday. The Sun Belt added that it considered the matter closed ...