The Sun Belt will pay the fine Marshall Thundering Herd $100,000 for the Independence Bowl exit in December.

Louisiana Tech replaced Marshall in their game against Army, and lost 27-6 to Army.

“While the conference acknowledges the medical and best practices that Marshall is following, and their deep concern for the health and safety of the remaining athletes who are eligible to compete safely and effectively, the nature and timing of this decision upset the Sun Belt Conference and its membership. his, to the Army, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl, the American Athletic Conference and ESPN,” the Sun Belt said. words.

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Despite the positives, Marshall athletic director Christian Spears said he stood by the decision to leave the game.

“In good conscience, we could not bring 41 student-athletes out onto that field. And again, we will always prioritize the health and safety of the student-athletes,” Spears said. “But that doesn’t take away from the fact that a sincere apology is in order.”

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Marshall Thundering Herd head coach Charles Huff looks on during the first half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. (Rob Kinnan-USA Today Sports)

Marshall went 10-3 in the regular season, including winning their last seven games to win the Sun Belt Championship.

Instead of continuing to play Army in a bowl game, head coach Charles Huff left Marshall when he parted ways with the school.

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Marshall Thundering Herd head coach Charles Huff during the second period against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. (Photos by Joseph Maiorana-Imagn)

Huff then left Marshall to take the head coaching job Southern Miss. More than 25 players jumped on the transfer window after he left, prompting Marshall to withdraw from the game.

Marshall hired NC State offensive coordinator, Tony Gibson, to be their head coach.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.

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