Marshall Wins First Sun Belt Championship

The Marshall Thundering Herd secured their first Sun Belt Championship with a decisive 31-3 victory over the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, marking the Herd's seventh consecutive win. Quarterback Braylon Braxton led the offense with 193 passing yards and two touchdowns, while the defense restricted Louisiana to just 256 total yards, forcing them to settle for only a first-quarter field goal. Louisiana's starting quarterback Chandler Fields exited the game due to injury, resulting in true freshman Daniel Beale taking over, which further hampered their offensive efforts. This loss for the Ragin' Cajuns marked the first time in their history that they failed to score a touchdown in a Sun Belt title game. Marshall's victory capped off a remarkable season, finishing with a 10-3 record and now awaiting a bowl bid. The game highlighted Marshall's dominant performance, both offensively and defensively, throughout the match.