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Why did Marshall opt out of bowl game? Explaining Louisiana Tech’s Independence Bowl berth
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Army football is set to face Louisiana Tech in the Independence Bowl on Saturday night. It’s the second team the Black Knights have been slated to play this bowl season.
No. 18 Army (11-2) was originally slated to play Marshall after winning the American Athletic Conference, however, the Thundering Herd opted out of the bowl game, allowing for the Bulldogs (5-7) to reach the postseason despite not reaching the typical 6-win threshold.
Army, coming off a loss to arch-rival Navy, is looking to reach 12 wins for the first time in program history. Quarterback Bryson Daily, who finished sixth in Heisman Trophy voting, had one of the best seasons ever for the Black Knights, scoring 38 total touchdowns with a team-leading 1,532 rushing yards.
There are numerous reasons as to why Army won’t be taking on Marshall, who went 10-3 this season and won the Sun Belt championship.
Here’s an explanation of Army’s opponent in the Independence Bowl on Saturday:
Why is Army playing Louisiana Tech instead of Marshall?
Marshall backed out of the Independence Bowl in wake of coach Charles Huff leaving for the Southern Miss job, which resulted in numerous Thundering Herd players entering the transfer portal.
Marshall simply was left with hardly a roster and no head coach, resulting in the opt out.
Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported Louisiana Tech was selected as the replacement due to its Academic Progress Rate despite not reaching the 6-win bowl eligibility threshold. Dellenger added multiple 5-win teams had better APR than Louisiana Tech, however, were unable to commit to the game based on the short turnaround of the matchup after Marshall’s opt out.
Why did Marshall opt out of bowl game?
Marshall opted out of the game due to having a substantial number of players enter the transfer portal following Huff’s departure to Southern Miss.
The Thundering Herd had over 25 players enter the transfer portal, including all three of their scholarship quarterbacks.
“It is unfortunate that Marshall determined they won’t be able to compete in the bowl in a couple of weeks,” Independence Bowl executive director Missy Setters said in a statement. “Our goal was to create the best matchup possible for our local fans and college football fans throughout the country, and we think we did that with two conference champions. Moving forward we are very excited to host Louisiana Tech and are thrilled we found an opponent for Army.”
According to On3’s transfer portal database, Marshall has lost 45 players to the transfer portal this offseason.
Why is Louisiana Tech in Independence Bowl?
Louisiana Tech was the replacement for Marshall, who opted out of the Independence Bowl due to losing a large group of players to the transfer portal.
Louisiana Tech was then selected due to its Academic Progress Rate, despite not having the highest among 5-win teams. The Bulldogs (5-7) didn’t reach the 6-win bowl threshold, but were picked since there were no 6-win teams left to choose from.
Louisiana Tech’s APR was also not the highest among 5-win teams, but was selected after multiple teams in front of it in the pecking order couldn’t commit to the game with the short turnaround after Marshall’s opt out.
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Louisiana Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 results for June 14, 2026
The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 14, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 14 drawing
5-3-9
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from June 14 drawing
0-1-5-0
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Winning Pick 5 numbers from June 14 drawing
6-2-0-2-8
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Louisiana Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Louisiana Lottery offices. Prizes of over $5,000 must be claimed at Lottery office.
By mail, follow these instructions:
- Sign and complete the information on the back of your winning ticket, ensuring all barcodes are clearly visible (remove all scratch-off material from scratch-off tickets).
- Photocopy the front and back of the ticket (except for Powerball and Mega Millions tickets, as photocopies are not accepted for these games).
- Complete the Louisiana Lottery Prize Claim Form, including your telephone number and mailing address for prize check processing.
- Photocopy your valid driver’s license or current picture identification.
Mail all of the above in a single envelope to:
Louisiana Lottery Headquarters
555 Laurel Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
To submit in person, visit Louisiana Lottery headquarters:
555 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, (225) 297-2000.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Louisiana Lottery.
When are the Louisiana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5: Daily at 9:59 p.m. CT.
- Easy 5: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
- Lotto: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
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Knicks championship win brings celebration home to Chalmette
Chalmette, La. (WVUE) – The New York Knicks won it all in San Antonio, but the real celebration is happening in Chalmette, home of the team’s 7-foot tall back-up center, Mitchell Robinson.
The Knicks won their first NBA title since 1973, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday. Jalen Brunson scored 45 points, including 13 straight for New York in the fourth quarter.
Robinson is now the first basketball player from St. Bernard Parish to become an NBA champion.
After Saturday night’s performance, Mitchell Robinson is a household name across the nation, but the people of St. Bernard Parish can say they knew him first, back from his days as a star on the basketball court of Chalmette High School.
Parish pride is on the national stage as the Knicks won the championship. The team has not won a title in 53 years. Robinson has the total backing of his alma mater.
“He was a string bean when he was here, but he filled out,” one resident said.
The Knicks drafted Robinson in 2018, one year after he walked the graduation stage. Eight years later, Robinson and the team made history.
“They should’ve done it in four, but they did it in five so we’re happy,” a fan said.
The Knicks won the series 4-1, rallying from double-digit deficits in all four victories.
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Robinson’s path to Chalmette
Robinson is a native of Pensacola, Florida, who transferred to Landry-Walker College and Career Preparatory High School in New Orleans as a sophomore. He didn’t appear in any games and transferred to Chalmette High in time for his junior and senior year campaigns.
Before his junior season at Chalmette, Robinson grew from 6-foot-2 to 7-feet. He was named a starter and averaged 21 points, 13.6 rebounds, 8 blocks, and 2 steals per game while leading the Owls to their first postseason win in 19 years.
He averaged 25.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 6 blocks per game in his senior season.
Other local connections
There were other formerly local standouts catching attention, too.
“Josh Hart and Jose Alvarado, and we love seeing them with all their babies after celebrating. It was wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed it,” one woman said.
For these parish people, the win hits different with a local connection.
“He played great when he came in. He represented Chalmette real well,” another said.
Bond with former coach
Robinson’s old high school coach, Butch Stockton, was right by his side leading up to the trophy. The two have an inseparable bond, with Robinson inviting Stockton to live with him in New York after his wife passed.
The former Fighting Owl turned world champion has never forgotten where he came from.
“He’s a happy guy, he really is. He’s always laughing. He’s genuinely a good guy. He really is from his heart. He does a lot for people,” a resident said.
He makes it back to his high school court regularly to host a youth basketball camp, where one local’s grandson discovered what he wants to be when he grows up.
“He wanted to be a basketball player like Mitchell Robinson,” the grandmother said.
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Louisiana Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for June 13, 2026
The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 13, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 13 drawing
03-13-44-50-53, Powerball: 02, Power Play: 4
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 13 drawing
2-8-0
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from June 13 drawing
3-7-7-4
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Winning Pick 5 numbers from June 13 drawing
6-0-7-3-1
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Winning Easy 5 numbers from June 13 drawing
04-10-16-23-31
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Winning Lotto numbers from June 13 drawing
02-03-08-16-18-33
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Louisiana Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Louisiana Lottery offices. Prizes of over $5,000 must be claimed at Lottery office.
By mail, follow these instructions:
- Sign and complete the information on the back of your winning ticket, ensuring all barcodes are clearly visible (remove all scratch-off material from scratch-off tickets).
- Photocopy the front and back of the ticket (except for Powerball and Mega Millions tickets, as photocopies are not accepted for these games).
- Complete the Louisiana Lottery Prize Claim Form, including your telephone number and mailing address for prize check processing.
- Photocopy your valid driver’s license or current picture identification.
Mail all of the above in a single envelope to:
Louisiana Lottery Headquarters
555 Laurel Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
To submit in person, visit Louisiana Lottery headquarters:
555 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, (225) 297-2000.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Louisiana Lottery.
When are the Louisiana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5: Daily at 9:59 p.m. CT.
- Easy 5: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
- Lotto: 9:59 p.m. CT Wednesday and Saturday.
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