Marshall Football will go to Columbus, Ohio, to face the Buckeyes on Saturday, Sept. 21.
One player for the Herd, Jalen Slappy, is a native of Columbus and was recruited to the Herd as a part of the 2022 class. This week holds a special and unique opportunity for the third-year player as he heads home.
He has started in eight games for the Herd at offensive line and has been a part of big games before. He was there when the team beat the No. 8 ranked Notre Dame two seasons ago and knows how to prepare for big games.