The Sun Belt Conference announced Friday it fined Marshall $100,000 for opting out of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl last month even though the Thundering Herd's roster had been depleted to 41 players.

The Sun Belt issued a $100,000 fine to Marshall after the program opted out of last month's Independence Bowl against Army, citing an exodus of players via the transfer portal. "W

The Sun Belt Conference has fined Marshall $100,000 for backing out of participating in the Independence Bowl vs. Army on Dec. 28 due to a depleted roster ravaged by the transfer portal. “While the conference acknowledges the medical model and best practice guidance adhered to by Marshall,