— By Bill Cornwell

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Rust or renewal?

What will Marshall’s football team show more of Saturday when the Thundering Herd return to action after enjoying a bye week.

Marshall (2-3, 0-1) welcomes Old Dominion (4-1, 1-0) at 3:30 p.m. in what is the team’s first game at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in nearly a month. The contest can be seen on ESPN+.

The Monarchs are coming off a 47-7 victory against Coastal Carolina and are led by sixth-year head coach Ricky Rahne.

Marshall has dominated the series with the Monarchs, winning nine of 10 previous matchups, but enters this one a two-touchdown underdog.

Here are three things to look for Saturday:

Withstanding the heat

Playing solid complimentary football is crucial against the talented Monarchs.

Marshall coach Tony Gibson say

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