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Marshall's Ahmed Shakoor (6) outruns Ohio State's Dan Bain to score a touchdown after Marshall blocked a field goal attempt during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam)

Herd prepares for battle against Buckeyes

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 18, 2024

Marshall Football will take the field in Columbus, Ohio, at the historic Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 21, to face the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes, who...

Defective offense derail Herd in Blacksburg

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 11, 2024

Despite a good defensive showing in Blacksburg, Virginia, multiple offensive miscues caused Marshall Football to come up short against Virginia Tech on...

A.J. Turner runs the ball during the Virginia Tech game Saturday, Sept. 7.

Virginia Tech takes down the Herd

Nate Harrah, Student Reporter September 10, 2024

After trailing by just three points at halftime, Marshall Football took the loss against the Virginia Tech Hokies with a score of 31-14 on Saturday, Sept....

Herd prepares for Virginia Tech

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 6, 2024

Marshall Football will run onto the field Saturday, Sept. 7, with the echoes of Enter Sandman filtering out of Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, as...

The Herd last faced the Hokies in Blacksburg on December 1, 2018.

A look ahead at Virginia Tech

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor September 6, 2024

Marshall Football will run onto the field Saturday, Sept. 7, with the echoes of Enter Sandman filtering out of Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, as...

Marshall players celebrate in the end zone.

Herd dominates the Seawolves

Greg Jones, Student Reporter September 3, 2024

Despite harsh weather conditions, Herd football dominated Stony Brook (45-3) with their first win of the 2024 season in a packed  Joan C. Edwards Stadium...

Mike Duncan, longtime Marshall fan

Fans cheer at season’s first football game despite thunderstorm

Ella Bumgardner, Staff Reporter September 1, 2024

Rain and lightning did not stop the Thundering Herd fans from cheering on the football team for the first home game of the 2024-2025 season. “I came...

Cole Pennington releases a pass during a game last season.

Quarterback questions

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor August 29, 2024

Marshall Football is set to take the field Saturday, Aug. 31, against the Stony Brook Sea Wolves, but many questions still surround the Herd leading up...

The Herd will face off against the Bulldogs in next season's opening game.

Football Announces Opener Against Bulldogs

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor July 16, 2024

Marshall Football is set to face the dominant Power Five Georgia Bulldogs in the 2025 season opener, Marshall Athletics announced on July 10. Georgia...

Offensive Coordinator Clint Trickett

Four Football Coaches Released After .500 Season

Joseph DiCristofaro, Sports Editor December 9, 2023

After the Marshall University Football Team’s bowl-clinching win over Arkansas State on Saturday Nov. 25, four coaches were immediately released from...

Quarterback Cam Fancher dives towards the endzone.

Football Team Gains Bowl Eligibility

Joel Spears, Student Reporter December 5, 2023

The Marshall Football Team concluded its season on a high note, defeating Arkansas State with a score of 35-21 at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Saturday,...

Marshall Will Travel to Texas for Bowl Game

Joel Spears, Student Reporter December 5, 2023

Marshall Football will face off against The University of Texas at San Antonio in the Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at Toyota Stadium...

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