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Marshall University's Student Newspaper

The Parthenon

The Herd defeated the Chanticleers 31-19.

Football crushes Coastal Carolina

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor November 19, 2024

On the heels of a strong defensive effort, Marshall Football defeated the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 31-19 on Saturday, Nov. 16, at Joan C. Edwards...

The Herd defense resets after halting the offense.

Herd gains bowl eligibility after routing Southern Miss

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor November 14, 2024

Marshall Football gained bowl eligibility on Saturday, Nov. 9, after dismantling the Southern Miss Golden Eagles 37-3 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.  With...

Christian Fitzpatrick celebrates following his touchdown to give the Herd the lead.

Late game scores lead the Herd past the War Hawks

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor November 8, 2024

With a tandem of scores in the fourth quarter from the Marshall offense, the Herd narrowly defeated the University of Louisiana-Monroe War Hawks 28-23...

Turner takes the handoff from Braxton

Herd pounces on the Panthers

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor October 23, 2024

Running back A.J. Turner’s standout performance, which amounted to 207 all-purpose yards and four touchdowns, as well as a late-game stand from the defense...

Verhoff prepares to kick with Alec Clark holding.

Eagles complete comeback against the Herd

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor October 16, 2024

Despite holding a 23-3 lead going into the fourth quarter, Marshall Football lost to the Georgia Southern Eagles 24-23 in Statesboro, Georgia, Saturday,...

Braylon Braxton earned SBC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against Appalachian State.

Herd decimates Mountaineers in Homecoming Game

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor October 9, 2024

In his first career start for Marshall Football, quarterback Braylon Braxton dismantled the Appalachian State Mountaineers defense through the air and...

GALLERY: Marshall vs. Appalachian State

Wade Sullivan, Photo & Graphics Editor October 8, 2024

Marshall Football won their homecoming game with special guest Zach Bryan in attendance. Bryan’s backup vocalist, Elijah Gastelum, sang the national...

The 2024 Homecoming game against Appalachian State will take place in the Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Oct. 5.

Marshall vs App State: The show must go on

Sarah Davis, Managing Editor October 3, 2024

Marshall is deep into its homecoming week, and, with game day quickly approaching, many fans are wondering about the condition of the opposing team, Appalachian...

Fitzpatrick dives for the end zone.

Herd bucks the Broncos at home

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor October 2, 2024

Marshall Football outlasted the Western Michigan Broncos’ second-half comeback attempt to win 27-20 on Saturday, Sept. 28, to secure its second home...

Pennington readies his team for the snap of the ball.

Pennington reflects on 1999 MAC Championship Game

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 25, 2024

Nearly 25 years ago, Marshall Football secured its third straight Mid-American Conference Championship title against the Western Michigan Broncos after...

Quarterback Stone Earle faces off against the Buckeyes

Marshall falls to Buckeyes 49-14

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 23, 2024

Despite a competitive first half, Marshall Football came up short with a 49-14 loss to the explosive No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes in Ohio Stadium with over...

Herd vs OSU holds meaning for offensive lineman

Tariq Montgomery, Staff Reporter September 20, 2024

Marshall Football will go to Columbus, Ohio, to face the Buckeyes on Saturday, Sept. 21.  One player for the Herd, Jalen Slappy, is a native of Columbus...

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