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The Parthenon

Wells awarded C-USA Offensive Player of the Week

Taylor Huddleston, Sports Editor September 8, 2020

Following the Marshall University Thundering Herd’s 59-0 performance against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels in week one of the 2020 season, redshirt freshman quarterback Grant Wells was named Conference...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Grant Wells focused on making a play against the Colonels.

Herd faces early bye-week, prepares for Appalachian State

Taylor Huddleston, Sports Editor September 8, 2020

Following its season home opening win against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, the Marshall University football team is preparing for its next opponent, Appalachian State. However, the Herd will have...

Athlete of the Week: Grant Wells, football

Athlete of the Week: Grant Wells, football

Staff Report September 8, 2020

ABOUT GRANT WELLS: Position: Quarterback Class: Redshirt Freshman Height: 6’2 Weight: 210 Hometown: Charleston, W.Va.  (George Washington HS) PERFORMANCE: 16-23, 307 yards, 4...

In-state talent, strong offense and defense appearance boost Herd over Colonels

Taylor Huddleston, Sports Editor September 5, 2020

With the departure of Marshall’s former quarterback Isaiah Green, it was on the shoulders of redshirt freshman Grant Wells to show a nationally televised audience on ESPN what the Herd has been working...

SPORTS COLUMN: Football is King

Grant Goodrich, Assistant Sports Editor September 1, 2020

Cross Country. Football. Men’s and Women’s Golf. Men’s and Women’s Soccer. Women’s Tennis. Volleyball.  In a normal year, these eight sports are all played in the fall at Marshall University;...

Herd to face Colonels in first football game of 2020

Taylor Huddleston, Sports Editor September 1, 2020

The Marshall University football team is just one of a few programs kicking off the 2020 college football season this weekend a little differently. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it forced...

Marshall's players shake hands with fans after the Herd defeats Rice University on Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

Student football ticket guidelines 2020

University Communications September 1, 2020

An announcement from Marshall Athletics: "Marshall Athletics has announced football student ticket guidelines and policies for the 2020 season. Please go here to watch the full instructional video...

Fall olympic sports postponed, football action scheduled

Fall olympic sports postponed, football action scheduled

Taylor Huddleston, Sports Editor August 25, 2020

Due to Conference USA’s announcement regarding the postponement of soccer and volleyball competition, all of Marshall University’s fall Olympic sports have been postponed until the spring because of...

The Marshall football team prepares for its home game against the Ohio Bobcats last season.

Fans allowed at 2020 Marshall home football games: Face masks required, no tailgating permitted

Taylor Huddleston, Sports Editor August 25, 2020

Marshall University’s Athletic Department released Tuesday, Aug. 25 that fans will be allowed to attend all six Marshall home football games this season.  The total stadium capacity will be reduced...

Brenden Knox celebrates a play completion against Old Dominion last season.

Five Marshall football players rack up C-USA Preseason Awards

Taylor Huddleston, Sports Editor August 25, 2020

Conference USA released its preseason football team awards with Marshall University having five student-athletes place on the list. Redshirt junior running back Brenden Knox was named the 2020 C-USA...

Football Depth Chart Analysis: Defense

Grant Goodrich, Assistant Sports Editor August 25, 2020

4 Returning Starters Although the 25 points per game the Marshall defense allowed in 2019 was more than the past two individual seasons, the defense remained one of the best in the conference. Considering...

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