UAB at Marshall

UAB is having another strong season, coming off a 21-16 win at Rice, in first-place in Conference USA West. They have a terrific ground game (198 yards rushing per game) behind RB Spencer Brown (740 yards, 4.7 ypc), while the defense is #14 in the nation in yards allowed, just 22.5 points per game allowed. UAB is 13-6-1 ATS after a spread loss, 13-4 ATS against teams that allow 17 points per game or less, plus 35-11 ATS after a two-game road trip. UAB is making its league record third-straight appearance in the championship game, winning two years ago. Marshall comes off a 20-0 loss at home to Rice as a 24-point favorite. Marshall is playing for the title for the first time in six years and the underdog is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings. Play UAB.