The Sun Belt Conference announced a $100,000 fine for the Marshall Thundering Herd for the program's decision to withdraw from the Dec. 28 Independence Bowl against the Army Black Knights.

Marshall football went 10–3 during the 2024 football season, finishing the season with seven consecutive wins culminating in a 31–3 win over Louisiana in the Sun Belt championship. The Thundering Herd were set to celebrate that successful season with a trip to the Independence Bowl to take on Army.

Marshall football was hit with a massive fine for a shocking reason which will hurt this program going forward