PRE-KICKOFF UPDATES

** While early week forecasts had predicted rain with windy conditions and temperatues in the low 50s, sun broke through the clouds at mid-morning. It remains windy — in the 20-25 mph range — and the temperatures are in the low 50s, but there is no longer the threat of rain.
A crowd of 30,000-plus is expected for Marshall’s homecoming.

** The wind could play havoc with the U of M passing game. Most of Memphis’s big plays this season have come from the passing game.

** The 30,000-seat stadium at Marshall is reminiscent of the on-campus facility at the University of Cincinnati, a former Conference USA member now in the Big East.