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The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

Win or loss, rain or shine, Marshall’s student section continues to play a big roll during Marshall Football games.

Lively student section fuels football Saturdays

Ella Hatfield, Student Reporter September 20, 2025

Football Saturdays in Huntington are more than just a game; they are a full-day event that begin long before kickoff. From early-morning tailgates to the...

Marshall Football secured its first win of the Tony Gibson era Saturday, Sept. 13, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

Marshall Football secures first win in Tony Gibson era

Ethan Peltier, Staff Reporter September 14, 2025

Marshall Football secured its first win of the Tony Gibson era Saturday, Sept. 13, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium as the Herd set the tone early in a 38-7...

Hundreds of tailgaters packed the stadium lot on Saturday, Sept. 6, for Marshall Football vs. Missouri State.

Different Saturday, same loyal tailgaters

Abby Ayes, Student Reporter September 12, 2025

With football season in full swing, tailgating has returned to the Joan C. Edwards Stadium in true Herd fashion. Despite weather that looked “thunderstruck,”...

Kicker Lorcan Quinn kicked a 50-yard field goal for his first ever career field goal.

The Bears claw back 21-20 to win in Herd home opener

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor September 9, 2025

After being up 17-7 at halftime, the Marshall Thundering Herd falls to 0-2 on the season to the Missouri State Bears 21-20 in the home opener for Marshall...

Scenes from the football game between the University of Georgia and Marshall University at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Georgia won 45-7. (Ethan Greene, The Red and Black)

The Bulldogs send the Herd to the pound in 45-7 loss.

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor September 2, 2025

The Gibson era of Marshall Football kicked off at 3:40 p.m. in Athens, Georgia, Saturday, Aug. 30, against No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs. Unfortunately for the...

Marshall Football secured a record of 10-3 last season.

Herd football prepares for battle against Bulldogs

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor August 16, 2025

Marshall Football will travel to Athens, Georgia, to take on the University of Georgia Bulldogs for both teams’ season opener. This will be the second...

As the 2025 season quickly approaches, the Marshall Football team spends its days in the weight room (pictured: Tariq Montgomery).

GALLERY: Marshall Football lifts its way to the top

Haven Steele, Contributing Photographer July 13, 2025

Football looks to have strong starts like previous seasons, having not lost an season opening game since the 2013 season.

Several Marshall football games given game times

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor June 29, 2025

A brand-new era, a brand-new season, starts on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 3:30 p.m. Five of Marshall’s football games have been given official start times,...

Coming off of a 10-3 season, the team is on the road to improve after losing a lot of the team to the transfer portal.

Football shows promise at Spring Game showcase

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor April 18, 2025

Marshall Football held its annual Spring Game on April 12 in front of a crowd of 10,113. The game provided a first look at the 2025 Marshall Football...

West Virginia University holds the Friends of Coal Bowl with a 12-0 over Marshall, with the teams first meeting all the way back in 1911. (Courtesy of Couz’s Corner via Youtube)

Marshall vs. WVU: Is the rivalry still alive?

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter April 12, 2025

Marshall vs. WVU: a century-old rivalry between the most beloved universities in West Virginia. The rivalry has fizzled out for some fans despite various...

Football looks to have strong starts like previous seasons, having not lost an season opening game since the 2013 season.

Spring sneak peek for upcoming football season

Nate Harrah, Sports Editor April 10, 2025

After months of training and scrimmages, the Marshall Football Spring Game will play Saturday, April 12, with gates opening at 2 p.m., and opening kickoff...

Sun Belt fines Marshall for bowl opt-out following transfer portal losses

Holly Belmont, Staff Reporter January 21, 2025

On Friday, Jan. 17, the Sun Belt Conference fined Marshall University $100,000 for opting out of the Independence Bowl. The Thundering Herd was originally...

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