Darius Marshall News

EL PASO, Texas - Mark Snyder's employment status is more precarious than ever. UTEP quarterback Trevor Vittatoe passed for 517 yards and five touchdowns as the Miners routed Marshall 52-21 on Saturday.

Marshall at Texas-El Paso 3 p.m. EST, Sun Bowl Stadium , El Paso, Texas TV: WSAZ, Channel 3 in Charleston-Huntington Crew: Keith Morehouse play-by-play, Doug Chapman analyst Line: UTEP by 1 Series: Tied 1-1 Last game: Marshall 49, UTEP 21, Nov.

For Marshall to win today against Conference USA West Division leader Southern Methodist, the gap in special teams must be closed.

Last meeting: 2006, Marshall 49-21. Marshall beat SMU to become bowl eligible for the first time since 2004.

Marshall Athletic Director Mike Hamrick is going hunting today ... but not for a new football coach.

Mark Snyder entered the postage press conference a drenched and cold man. But, he was a happy man.

SMU at Marshall 4:30 p.m., Joan C. Edwards Stadium , Huntington TV: none. Line: Marshall by 3. Series: Tied 1-1. Last game: SMU 31, Marshall 21, Oct.

During weeks of Marshall football games, there may not have been an opposing defender that has talked about the Thundering Herd without bringing up No.

UCF provided the fireworks, but it was SMU's responsibility to follow through. Mission accomplished.

Cody Slate's collegiate career has come to a premature end. Slate, a 6-foot-4 senior, Mackey Award semifinalist and statistically one of the greatest pass catchers in program history, has a torn ACL in his right knee and will miss the remainder of the season.

Visiting Marshall this Saturday will be the SMU Mustangs - your Conference USA West Division leaders.

Tyler Wilkerson grabbed a career-high 20 rebounds to lead Marshall to a 79-63 win over North Carolina A&T on Sunday in the Thundering Herd's season opener.

Marshall still isn't bowl eligible, and now might be without its best two players.

Martevious Young threw two second-half touchdown passes to lead Southern Miss to a 27-20 win over Marshall on Saturday night.

Southern Miss senior running back Damion Fletcher runs for a touchdown in the first quarter of a 50-43 loss to Houston on Saturday, Sept.

Stingy defense versus high-octane offense. Something has to give Saturday afternoon when Marshall University plays host to Southern Miss.

When Central Florida place-kicker Nick Cattoi prepared for a 48-yard attempt in the Thundering Herd's loss last Sunday, Marshall Coach Mark Snyder and special units coordinator Jared Smith sent safety Ashton Hall back deep.

Marshall features more of a power offense, a style that Southern Miss hasn't had much problem stopping this season.

Marshall at UCF Game Info Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. at Bright House Networks Stadium Broadcasts: TV a ' ESPN Radio: 740 AM in Orlando, 1350 AM in Cocoa, 1350 AM in 1340-AM in Daytona Beach, 1240 AM in Melbourne, 1040 AM and 1360 AM in Miami /Fort Lauderdale /South Palm Beach, 1590 AM Treasure Coast/North Palm Beach and 1400 AM WZHR in Zephyrhills; Online: ...

The Knights won the coin toss and will receive the opening kickoff. -- At kickoff, we've definitely got a light turnout at Bright House Networks Stadium.