Marshall vs. Houston: TV Schedule, Live Streaming, Radio, Game Time and More

The surprisingly ranked Houston Cougars are hosting the Marshall Thundering Herd this Saturday in what should be an interesting game.

The Cougars are heavily favored but Marshall has beaten them in their last matchup and anything could be possible when two unpredictable teams like this take the field.

Fans of high scoring games should certainly tune in because this is going to be a barn burner.

Keep reading to get all the information you need on this matchup.

Where: John O’Quinn Field at Robertson Stadium, Houston, TX

When: Saturday, Oct. 22 at 4:30 p.m. EDT

Watch: CSS (cable)

Listen: Marshall – WKAZ 107.3 FM, Houston – KBME 790 AM

Betting Line: Houston -22 (via ScoresAndOdds)

Latest Injury Report for Marshall (via CollegeInjuryReport.com)

DB Donald Brown – OUT (Dismissed) – Brown was a key contributor last year and was fourth on the team in tackles. He was arrested in the offseason and dismissed for the year instead of being a star.

DT Marques Aiken – PRB (Hernia) – Aiken started against UCF last week after the team realized he would not require surgery and could play through his hernia. He is a solid contributor and starter on defense.

Latest Injury Report for Houston (via CollegeInjuryReport.com)

S Colton Valencia—QST (Neck)—Valencia sat out last week after being injured making a nasty tackle on a UTEP receiver. He was probable for the last game but ended up sitting. His status is uncertain for this week.

S Chevy Bennett—QST (Undisclosed)—Bennett missed the last game for an unreported reason after starting the first five games.

CB DJ Hayden—QST (Undisclosed)—Another key member of the Houston secondary is questionable with an undisclosed injury after missing last week as well.

BCS/Top 25 Poll Implications

Houston is incredibly No. 19 in the BCS standings after a nice 6-0 run to start the season.

Marshall has been struggling and is currently sitting at 3-4 going into their third game against a ranked opponent.

Houston cannot afford to lose or even play Marshall tight because their strength of schedule has been quite weak.

If they want to maintain or move up in the polls and BCS rankings, they need to win big.

Key Storyline

These two teams last met back in 2008.

Marshall won the matchup, 37-23, on their home turf.

Can they pull an upset victory on the road and ride the victory momentum they have from the previous game over Rice?

I highly doubt it, but we’ll see.

What They’re Saying

The Associated Press is saying that Houston QB Case Keenum and his Cougars offense have similarities to their powerful teams from over two decades ago.

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“The last time the Houston Cougars were 6-0 was back in 1990, the heyday of David Klingler and the run-and-shoot offense.

The current Cougars compare to that bunch in more ways than one, crashing into the Top 25 behind a seemingly unstoppable offense. And while Houston takes aim at an unbeaten season, senior quarterback Case Keenum is closing in on records not even Klingler or 1989 Heisman Trophy winner Andre Ware could reach.”

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The Big Lead found out that Vinny Curry, the star senior DE for the Thundering Herd, has been named the FWAA Defensive Player of the Week.

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“Curry, a 6-3, 263-pound senior from Neptune, N.J., made nine tackles, including four tackles for losses (3.5 sacks) along with a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in the Thundering Herd’s 24-20 victory over Rice.

The sacks were all on third down, halting Rice drives. His strip of Rice running back Sam McGuffie set up the Herd offense at the Rice 23-yard line with 3:31 remaining in the game. Marshall scored the game-winning touchdown five plays later.”

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Marshall Player to Watch: Vinny Curry

After watching that clip, you can see why this kid was named the best defensive player of the week.

He is an absolute monster and leads the nation in tackles for loss and is second in sacks.

Houston Player to Watch: Case Keenum

Keenum leads the No. 1 passing offense and No. 4 scoring team in the nation.

He has a cannon of an arm and can make all the throws.

He is only 6-foot-2, 210 pounds and was only offered a single D-1 scholarship by Houston. I bet they are glad they took the chance on him.

Key Matchup: Curry vs. Keenum

One of the best pass rushers in the nation is going to need to put pressure on one of the best QBs in the game if he wants to give his team a chance.

If Keenum has time to throw, they are going to absolutely eviscerate Marshall through the air.

If Curry can get to the backfield and cause chaos, Marshall has a chance.

Prediction

Houston 49 – Marshall 21