HUNTINGTON — Marshall’s defense may be licking its collective chops as it prepares to face a rookie quarterback from Florida International.
Looking at the schedule before the season, the Thundering Herd looked to be facing a solid third-year starter in FIU’s Alex McGough. But his season ended Oct. 29 with a wrist injury.
The Herd likely will face redshirt freshman Maurice Alexander when the teams battle at 7 p.m. Saturday at FIU Stadium. American Sports Network is televising.
The “book” on facing a young QB is usually blitz, disguise coverages, blitz, show blitz, blitz, blitz and blitz.