Marshall Faulk criticizes money games after Southern loses to Houston

Southern head coach Marshall Faulk addressed the disparity in resources following his team’s 77-6 loss to No. 22 Houston on Saturday. The Jaguars received a $450,000 guarantee for the matchup, which Faulk characterized as a non-competitive exercise meant to prepare Houston for future conference play. The teams agreed to play a shortened eight-minute fourth quarter after the deficit reached 70-0. Southern finished the game with four first downs and minus-6 rushing yards while committing three turnovers. Faulk noted that his program lacks the budget and equipment to compete with top-tier opponents, stating that effort alone cannot bridge the gap in talent and resources between FCS and Power Four teams.

• 1:18 PMCBS Sports — Southern coach Marshall Faulk sounds off on money games after 77-6 loss at Houston: 'Wasn't really a game'