The Sun Belt Conference issued a $100,000 fine to Marshall University on Friday for opting out of its Independence Bowl matchup with Army at the conclusion of the 2024 football season. After having previously accepted the bid for the bowl on Dec.

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.

Troy looks to continue its five-game win streak with a victory over Louisiana. Saturday's matchup is the first this season between the teams.

JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Kobe Julien scored 15 points and Arkansas State beat Louisiana 83-63 on Thursday night. Julien also contributed eight rebounds for the Red Wolves (13-5, 4-2 Sun Belt Conference). Joseph Pinion scored 13 points and added eight rebounds and five assists. Terrance Ford Jr. had 13 points.

Good luck finding a more unlikely first-place college basketball team these days than Old Dominion’s men in the Sun Belt Conference. Granted, the league season isn’t remotely close to halftime,

On Friday, the Sun Belt Conference fined Marshall football for opting out of its Independence Bowl against Army. Here's more:

Marshall backed out of the game because so many players entered the transfer portal after coach Charles Huff's departure.

Opting out of the Independence Bowl last month will not come without consequence for Marshall. The Sun Belt Conference announced Friday it was issuing a $100,000 institutional fine to Marshall for deciding to not face Army in what had been a postseason matchup scheduled for December 28 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

The Sun Belt Conference announced the league opponents for the 2025 Southern Miss football schedule. Under first-year coach Charles Huff, the Golden Eagles are set to play Troy, Texas State and ULM at home,