Report: Ex-U of L recruit to Marshall

Florida running back James Allen, who signed with the University of Louisville in February but failed to qualify for the Cardinals this season, will enroll instead at Marshall University,according to 247Sports.com.

Allen, who was rated four stars by 247Sports, would presumably be a partial- or non-qualifying member of the Marshall football program. Ryan Bartow, recruiting analyst for 247Sports,reported that Allen will sit out the 2015 season, then have four years of eligibility after that.

U of L coach Bobby Petrino announced on Aug. 5 - the day before training camp started - that Allen hadn't qualify to play at Louisville, and the coach said he was not allowed to discuss what his future plans may be.

Allen, who attended North Marion High School in Florida, would be quite a get for the Thundering Herd assuming he's able to play in the future. He was rated the No. 25 running back nationally by 247Sports.com.