FAU’s topsy-turvy season so far has consisted of one game staged with five others postponed or canceled. At least 18 players have tested positive with the virus, and the status of this matchup was uncertain for awhile. It’s been a nightmarish start for new coach Willie Taggert. Marshall has forged a perfect straight-up record against admittedly soft competition. Yet not to be ignored are its Nos. 3 and 5 national rankings for points and yards allowed per outing.

This is only FAU's second game of the season. The Owls' first four contests were either postponed or canceled, and now they face one of the hottest teams in college football. Marshall continues to stack big, impressive victories in hopes of landing a major bowl bid. FAU will have to be ready defensively to face RB Brenden Knox and the Thundering Herd rushing attack, and the Owls offense has to be ready to handle the pressure of Marshall's defense. This is a bad matchup for FAU.