No. 16 Marshall prepares for FBS independent Massachusetts

Marshall head coach Doc Holliday leads the players on to the field for a game against Florida Atlantic during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)

Marshall running back Brenden Knox (20) breaks up the sideline for a 58-yard receiving touchdown against Florida Atlantic during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)

Marshall quarterback Grant Wells (8) and running back Brenden Knox (20) head to the sideline after a touchdown as the Herd takes on Florida Atlantic during an NCAA college football game at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)

Marshall defensive tackle Jamare Edwards (99) and linebacker Tavante Beckett (4) attempt to bring down Florida Atlantic quarterback Nick Tronti (6) during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)