When it comes to Marshall University football, the question is, can we trust this team?

Is this the Thundering Herd of frustrating losses to Missouri State and Louisiana, or the team that surprisingly dominated Old Dominion and out-gritted Texas State?

Bookmakers apparently believe the latter, as Marshall (4-3, 2-1 Sun Belt Conference) is a 6½-point favorite over Coastal Carolina (4-3, 3-1) heading into their 7:30 p.m. Thursday game in Conway, South Carolina. The contest is to be televised on ESPN2.

Three weeks ago, those who set the line likely wouldn't have been so bullish on the Herd. A struggling defense and inconsistent offense inspire confidence not. Then again, at the same time, the Chanticleers were struggling to score. Then came a 45-37 triumph over Appalachian State in Boone,

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