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Marshall Faulk highlights challenges in early-season college football matchups

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 10:09 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Marshall Faulk highlights challenges in early-season college football matchups
Summary

Marshall Faulk, in his first year as Southern’s head coach, commented on the overwhelming reality of early-season matchups against higher-ranked teams. Following a 77-6 loss to No. 22 Houston, he described the game as a 'preseason crash-dummy test' for Houston. Faulk acknowledged that the talent disparity has widened due to FCS programs struggling financially and losing top players to FBS. He lamented the lack of resources for teams like Southern to compete effectively, emphasizing the need for potential rule changes to address scheduling issues in college football.

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  • •Southern lost to No. 22 Houston, 77-6.
  • •Faulk referred to the game as a crash-dummy test for Houston.
  • •FCS teams face challenges competing against FBS powerhouse programs.
  • •The financial gap and talent loss to FBS is a growing concern.
  • •Faulk calls for potential rule changes in scheduling.
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  • 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Marshall Faulk acknowledges the reality of early-season "crash-test dummy" games
What they're saying
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The new age of college football has made one of its time-honored traditions even more glaring — the early-season tuneup games.

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