Looking to avoid a third straight bowl loss, NIU doesn't face an easy task against a Marshall offense that ranks second in the FBS with 563.4 yards per game and fifth in scoring (45.1 ppg).

Marshall senior and Miami native Rakeem Cato ends his collegiate career looking to match the NCAA record with a touchdown pass in his 46th straight game. Cato holds all of the school's career passing records, including 13,798 yards and 128 touchdowns.



Marshall also boasts the sixth-leading rusher in the FBS in Devon Johnson, who ran for 1,636 yards on 8.6 per carry -- third-best nationally.


With 17 days to prepare, the question is whether this is the same confident, high-powered offense that appeared in the first 11 games. Herd QB Cato had a phenomenal season. He finished with a 37/13 ratio and has thrown a TD pass in 45 consecutive games.


Marshall and their passing game has been really good and playing this game in FLA will only help them.

Look for Marshall to come out strong and focused in their final game of the season.