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Quarterback Alex Thomson drops back to pass in Marshall's 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 Marshall's 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...

Anthony Anderson (21) celebrates his 1-yard touchdown run during the second quarter of Marshall's loss to Middle Tennessee.

Grading the Herd’s week seven performance

Staff Report • October 16, 2018

STAFF REPORT OFFENSE: A- Marshall hadn’t rushed for more than 300 yards in a game since the 2015 season before erupting for 319 yards and five scores...

Marshall redshirt junior quarterback Alex Thomson prepares to take a snap under-center against MTSU in Saturday’s home loss--his first game for the Herd.

Herd football travels to Virginia for C-USA showdown

Morgan Griffith, Reporter • October 9, 2018

The Marshall University football team (3-2, 1-1 Conference USA) looks to add a second conference win Saturday at 3:30 p.m. against Old Dominion University...

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

Grading the Herd’s week six performance

Staff Report • October 9, 2018

OFFENSE: C- Tyler King had a career night out of the backfield, totaling 165 yards on 27 carries for an average of 6.1 yards per rush. Anthony Anderson...

Quarterback Alex Thomson and running back Anthony Anderson look towards the sideline for a play call during Marshall's 34-24 loss to Middle Tennessee.

Herd football’s second half collapse leads to MTSU victory

Sydney Shelton, Reporter • October 6, 2018

  Middle Tennessee’s football team scored 24 unanswered second half points Friday in Marshall’s 34-24 loss at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. With...

Redshirt sophomore running back Tyler King gestures to the camera before Marshall’s 2017 matchup at Middle Tennessee. The Herd would claim victory, 38-10.

Herd football, Middle Tennessee to battle under Friday night lights

Morgan Griffith, Reporter • October 2, 2018

Marshall University football (3-1, 1-0 C-USA) returns to Joan C. Edwards Stadium Friday for its 7:30 p.m. matchup against Middle Tennessee State University...

Grading the Herd’s week five performance

Staff Report • October 2, 2018

OFFENSE: D+ The run game improved, but only slightly. Averaging 3.4 yards-per-attempt is not going to cut it in most games, especially against Conference...

Redshirt senior running back Anthony Anderson (right) and junior long snapper Matt Beardall (left) lead the Herd out of the tunnel before Marshall's 2018 home opener.

Herd football claims C-USA victory over Western Kentucky

Kieran Intemann, Assistant Sports Editor • October 2, 2018

Isaiah Green orchestrated a 98-yard drive in the final minutes Saturday in Bowling Green, Kentucky and led Marshall to a 20-17 win over Western Kentucky...

Former Herd quarterback Michael Payton dies at 48

Rick Farlow, Sports Editor • September 27, 2018

Former Marshall quarterback and Marshall University Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Michael Payton died at 48 years-old Thursday after battling cancer. “Our...

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