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Virginia Tech redshirt junior quarterback Ryan Willis passes over Marshall’s defense in the Hokies’ 41-20 defeat of the Herd. Willis completes 18 of his 26 passes for 312 yards and four touchdowns.

Offensive struggles lead to blowout loss against Virginia Tech

Morgan Griffith, Reporter December 4, 2018

Marshall football struggled in the red zone Saturday in its 41-20 loss to Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium. With the loss, Marshall finished its regular...

Junior wide receiver Obi Obialo celebrates a touchdown reception in Marshall’s game against Middle Tennessee. Obialo is one of Marshall’s most productive receivers.

Marshall football to face Virginia Tech in Blacksburg

Morgan Griffith, Reporter November 27, 2018

The Marshall University football team (8-3) looks to add one more win to their regular season record as the Herd travels to Blacksburg, Virginia, to take...

Marshall senior wide receiver Tyre Brady dives for the end zone against EKU in a recent home game. The play results in a touchdown.

Herd football week 13 report card

Staff Report November 27, 2018

STAFF REPORT OFFENSE: C+ Only 14 of the Herd’s 28 points were scored on this side of the ball. Isaiah Green threw a pair of touchdown passes to Tyre...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Isaiah Green warms up before Marshalls home opener. Green is the youngest Marshall starting quarterback since Rakeem Cato in 2014.

Herd football shuts down UTSA on senior night

Morgan Griffith, Reporter November 17, 2018

The Marshall football team blanked UTSA Saturday 23-0 at Joan C. Edwards stadium. With the win, the Herd improved to 7-3 (5-2 Conference USA), and UTSA...

Brenden Knox avoids a Charlotte defender to break into open space. Knox gains 116 yards on 22 carries in the contest.

Marshall football takes on UTSA in last home game of season

Morgan Griffith, Reporter November 13, 2018

The Marshall University football team looks to add another conference win at Joan C. Edwards Stadium Saturday at 2:30 p.m. against the University of Texas...

Marshall redshirt running back Brenden Knox (#20) joins a team celebration after a touchdown in Marshalls earlier home game against Western Kentucky. Knox has a career-high 22 rushes for 116 and a touchdown in his most-recent game against Charlotte.

Herd football report card

Staff Report November 13, 2018

OFFENSE: B- The first half performance wasn’t great by any means and Marshall only had a three-point lead at halftime. What the run game did in the...

Marshall head coach Doc Holliday stands arm-and-arm with current and former players to honor the 75 who died in the 1970 plane crash. The Herd honors the 75 every year at home games.

Knox, Herd football run over Charlotte

Morgan Griffith, Reporter November 11, 2018

The Marshall football team scored 17 unanswered third quarter points Saturday to defeat the Charlotte 49ers 30-13 at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. With...

Marshall head coach Doc Holliday argues a call with one of the officials during Marshalls loss to Middle Tennessee.

Herd football report card

Staff Report November 6, 2018

STAFF REPORT OFFENSE: F This was by far the worst offensive performance of the season for the Herd and arguably a performance reminiscent of the pitiful...

Quarterback Alex Thomson drops back to pass in Marshalls home win over FAU earlier this season. Thomson makes his fourth start of the season Saturday against Southern Miss.

Herd football takes on Southern Miss

Morgan Griffith, Reporter November 1, 2018

The Marshall University football team (5-2, 3-1 Conference USA) fights for a C-USA championship berth and its third consecutive win Saturday at 3 p.m....

Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Will Ulmer raises his arms in celebration after a Marshall score against FAU.

Grading the Herd’s week eight performance

Staff Report October 23, 2018

STAFF REPORT OFFENSE: B The pass game still needs some work, but Alex Thomson looked much more comfortable in the pocket than he did a few weeks ago...

Quarterback Alex Thomson scores a rushing touchdown to seal the win against FAU for the Herd. Thomson uses his legs multiple times in Marshalls C-USA victory.

Herd football claims crucial C-USA victory

Morgan Griffith, Reporter October 20, 2018

Five Florida Atlantic turnovers led to a 31-7 Marshall win Saturday at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. With the win, the Herd improved to 5-2 (3-1 Conference...

Junior wide receiver Obi Obialo celebrates a touchdown reception in Marshall’s game against Middle Tennessee. Obialo is one of Marshall’s most productive receivers.

Herd football takes on FAU at home

Morgan Griffith, Reporter October 16, 2018

The Marshall University Football team (4-2, 2-1 Conference USA) returns to Joan C. Edwards Stadium Saturday for a 2:30 p.m. matchup against Florida Atlantic...

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