Louisiana is 11th in the country in scoring defense (18.2) and created 21 turnovers while committing just eight. The problem is that Marshall doesn't turn the ball over.

Judging how a team will perform with an interim coach and changes on the staff prior to a bowl is always challenging. Juggling play-calling and head-coach duties for the first time is a new experience for new HC for UL Laff Desormeaux. He has no college head coaching game experience. They'll be missing some coaches and players for this bowl game.
Marshall’s one-two punch of Wells and Ali will test a Louisiana defense that allowed only one opponent to score more than 30 points this year. The Ragin’ Cajuns aren’t built to come from behind all night, so if Marshall is able to set the pace and flow of the game by getting ahead early, that should play into Huff’s hands. With all of the transition among the coaching staff and a couple of key pieces out, a close victory by Marshall wouldn’t be a surprise. I'm backing Marshall plus the points here on Saturday night!