The Sun Belt Conference has fined Marshall $100,000 for opting out of the Independence Bowl last month, a fine that’s likely sending a message to other college football programs. The Thundering Herd,

The Sun Belt fined Marshall $100,000 for opting out of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl even though its roster had been depleted to 41 players following coach Charles Huff's exit and as many as 36 players entering the transfer portal.