The Parthenon

Marshall University Should Retire More Football Numbers

Zane Towsend, Student Reporter • September 11, 2022

From the natural grass of Fairfield Stadium to the artificial turf at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, there have been many legendary football players that have...

HERD UPSET No. 8 NOTRE DAME

Chayce Matheny, Sports Editor • September 10, 2022

Marshall stunningly upset No. 8 Notre Dame by a 26-21 score Saturday evening on Sept. 10. Marshall had a 9-7 lead at halftime and, despite Notre Dame...

How The Herd Can Beat The Irish

Zach Bollinger, Sports Columnist • September 6, 2022

It’s not senior prom, but Marshall finally gets their date with Notre Dame in South Bend this Saturday. Marshall will enter the game as 19 and a half...

Herd Blow Out Norfolk State in Season Opener

Zane Townsend, Reporter • September 3, 2022

In the team's season opener at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, the Marshall football team made a statement in front of 24,607 spectators. In the team's first...

Colombi Named Herd Starter for Week 1

Chayce Matheny, Sports Editor • August 25, 2022

Marshall has named a starting quarterback for the 2022 season. Coach Charles Huff named Henry Colombi the starter for week one after a “close” competition...

Football Star Rasheen Ali to Miss Start of Season

The Parthenon • August 23, 2022

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. --- All-American sophomore running back Rasheen Ali will be away from the team for an extended time. Marshall University head football...

Herd Football Key Matchup Breakdown

Tyler Kennett, Sports Editor • June 14, 2022

Appalachian State Appalachian State is likely the Herd’s most anticipated opponent in all of the Sun Belt. For the past two years, Marshall has competed...

Standout Herd Football Player Profiles

Tyler Kennett, Sports Editor • June 2, 2022

Rasheen Ali - Cleveland, Ohio, 6-0 201lbs, Redshirt Sophomore Running Back Rasheen Ali blossomed as one of the best running backs in the entire country...

A Look at Marshall QB Prospects for 2022

Tyler Kennett, Sports Editor • February 2, 2022

Marshall’s signing day is coming up this week. With the recent transfer of Henry Colombi, a standout Florida prospect and former Texas Tech Quarterback,...

Marshall’s Football Win Streak Halted by UAB

Andrew Rogers, Reporter • November 17, 2021

The Marshall football team ended its four-game losing streak end in a 21-14 loss at the hands of the UAB Blazers on Saturday afternoon at Joan C. Edwards...

Jayden Harrison Named Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Week

Tyler Kennett, Reporter • November 10, 2021

Marshall kick returner Jayden Harrison was awarded Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday. “It wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t...

Marshall Wins vs FAU 28-13, Continues Winning Streak

Andrew Rogers, Reporter • November 10, 2021

Marshall football has become bowl-eligible after Saturday night’s 28-13 road victory at Florida Atlantic in Boca Raton, FL, extending the team’s winning...