Group of Five Rankings: Memphis leads resurgent AAC, Boise State falls hard

Oct 17, 2015; Boca Raton, FL, USA; Marshall Thundering Herd running back Devon Johnson (47) runs during the first quarter of a football game against the Marshall Thundering Herd at FAU Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Marshall has a few tough games left, such as at Western Kentucky, but the remaining schedule isn’t strong (90th according to FPI). Up next for Marshall is North Texas.

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Marshall Thundering Herd (W 33-17 FAU)

Last week: 6-1 record
Last rank: 7

Devon Johnson returned and broke off a 75 yard run right off the bat for the Thundering Herd. He received just three carries, so the top rusher was Hyleck Foster, who ran for 122 yards and one touchdown. Freshman quarterback Chase Litton had a pretty solid game, throwing 17/28 for 177 yards and a touchdown and interception.

Marshall had exactly 500 yards of offense and kept Florida Atlantic to 334 total yards.

Marshall has a few tough games left, such as at Western Kentucky, but the remaining schedule isn’t strong (90th according to FPI). Up next for Marshall is North Texas.

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