Marshall vs. Colorado State, New Mexico Bowl 2017 live stream: Watch online

FT. COLLINS, CO - NOVEMBER 18: Colorado State head coach Mike Bobo, left, and Colorado State Rams linebacker Evan Colorito #43 celebrate on the field after defeating the San Jose Spartans 42-14 at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium November 18, 2017. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
FT. COLLINS, CO - NOVEMBER 18: Colorado State head coach Mike Bobo, left, and Colorado State Rams linebacker Evan Colorito #43 celebrate on the field after defeating the San Jose Spartans 42-14 at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium November 18, 2017. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /
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Marshall takes on Colorado State in the 2017 GILDAN New Mexico Bowl on December 16. Watch the New Mexico Bowl on TV and online.

The Marshall Thundering Herd (7-5) looks to claim a victory at the 2017 GILDAN New Mexico Bowl after missing the 2016 bowl season while the Colorado State Rams look for their first victory in a bowl game after five straight bowl appearances. With two evenly matched teams, the New Mexico Bowl will be an exciting matchup to watch.

Marshall has a lot to prove after missing the 2016 bowl season following their 3-9 season. Marshall struggled toward the end of the season, going 1-4 in their final five games. In their final game against the Golden Eagles, though, quarterback Chase Litton had a 308-yard game. The Herd’s defense is listed at No. 18 this week with 19.25 points per game and their defense is listed at No. 13.

Colorado State’s offense has been averaging 289 yards per game compared to Marshall’s 237. Running back Dalyn Dawkins has notched over 100 yards per game in seven of his last eight games. In their final game of the season they had 305 passing yards in a victory over San Jose State.

With both teams fairly evenly matched, expect a fight to the finish in the 2017 New Mexico Bowl. It won’t be a high scoring game but do expect to see both teams going back and forth to secure the win.

Here’s what you need to watch the 2017 New Mexico Bowl on TV and online:

Date: Saturday, Dec. 16
Start Time: 4:30 pm ET
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Stadium: Branch Field at Dreamstyle Stadium
TV Channel: ESPN
Live Stream: ESPN.com
Live Stream 2: fuboTV

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Odds Shark gives Colorado State the advantage with a 4 point spread and the over/under set at 58. Marshall is 8-4 against the spread and Colorado State is 4-8 against the spread.