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Rice quarterback JoVoni Johnson (3) rushes upfield on a keeper past Marshall defender Darius Hodge (2) during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Rice uses 5 interceptions to upset No. 15 Marshall 20-0

By John Raby Dec. 05, 2020 04:46 PM EST

Rice University quarterback Mike Collins (4) looks to pass during an NCAA football game against Middle Tennessee in Houston, on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Rice and No. 15 Marshall meet on Saturday, Dec. 5 in a game that was postponed from Oct. 3. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Rice, No. 15 Marshall set to meet in rescheduled game

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 04:26 PM EST

FILE - Marshall running back Brenden Knox (20) looks to the sideline for a call during the team's NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee in Huntington, W.Va., in this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, file photo. Rice and No. 15 Marshall meet on Saturday, Dec. 5 in a game that was postponed from Oct. 3. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP, File)
Rice, No. 15 Marshall set to return after extended down time

By John Raby Dec. 03, 2020 04:26 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Coastal Carolina head coach Jamey Chadwell waits to lead his team onto the field before an NCAA football game against Georgia State in Atlanta. An unusual college football season has produced some unexpected unbeaten teams dotting the AP Top 25 with about a month left. Led by No. 7 Cincinnati and No. 8 BYU, five teams from outside the Power Five conferences have yet to lose. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
What's the ceiling for UC, BYU, Marshall, Coastal & Liberty?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 19, 2020 04:57 PM EST

Louisville fans sit socially distant during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)
The Latest: No. 15 Marshall postpones game vs Charlotte

By The Associated Press Nov. 16, 2020 11:18 AM EST

Marshall quarterback Grant Wells, center, celebrates Brenden Knox's 45-yard rushing touchdown with him as the Herd takes on UMass during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Marshall game special for players on 1970 crash anniversary

By John Raby Nov. 12, 2020 11:47 AM EST

Marshall running back Sheldon Evans (5) breaks through the Massachusetts defense on his way to a touchdown during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Wells, Knox, No. 16 Marshall outmuscle Massachusetts 51-10

By John Raby Nov. 07, 2020 05:55 PM EST

Marshall head coach Doc Holliday leads the players on to the field for a game against Florida Atlantic during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
FBS independent Massachusetts takes on No. 16 Marshall

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 05:23 PM EST

Marshall head coach Doc Holliday leads the players on to the field for a game against Florida Atlantic during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
No. 16 Marshall prepares for FBS independent Massachusetts

By John Raby Nov. 05, 2020 09:56 AM EST

Marshall games called off by virus rescheduled for December

Nov. 04, 2020 01:45 PM EST
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — No. 16 Marshall will play two rescheduled games in December after they were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. ...

Marshall to limit attendance for crash anniversary events

Nov. 04, 2020 11:28 AM EST
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall University will limit the number of people who can attend events that will mark the 50th anniversary of the worst disaster in...

Marshall quarterback Grant Wells looks to make a throw downfield against Florida Atlantic during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Wells throws 2 TD passes, No. 22 Marshall beats FAU 20-9

By John Raby Oct. 24, 2020 06:08 PM EDT

Marshall wide receiver Broc Thompson (13) makes a catch for a 30-yard gain against Western Kentucky during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Florida Atlantic set for first road trip at No. 22 Marshall

By The Associated Press Oct. 22, 2020 04:02 PM EDT

Marshall quarterback Grant Wells takes the field as the Herd prepares to take on Western Kentucky in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Pandemic-plagued Florida Atlantic resumes at No. 22 Marshall

By John Raby Oct. 22, 2020 09:43 AM EDT

Marshall linebacker Brian Cavicante (16) celebrates after a stop against Appalachian State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Knox, Wells help Marshall beat No. 23 Appalachian State 17-7

By John Raby Sep. 19, 2020 07:53 PM EDT

FILE - UAB coach Bill Clark walks on the field before the team's New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game against Appalachian State in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. Conference USA has schools stretching over 10 states, from Texas eastward and then toward the north. The 14-team league is within the footprint of the SEC, Big 12 and ACC. Like those Power Five leagues that play in the same region, C-USA is planning to play football this fall. (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)
C-USA playing this fall like the P5 leagues in same region

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 01, 2020 02:26 PM EDT

Marshall to allow fans at home football games

Aug. 25, 2020 06:10 AM EDT
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall University announced Tuesday that it will allow fans to attend its home football games under a reduced capacity during the...

Marshall adds Sept. 5 home game against Eastern Kentucky

Aug. 18, 2020 03:19 PM EDT
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall has filled another vacancy on its football schedule left by the coronavirus pandemic, agreeing to host Eastern Kentucky. ...

Virus reset: Marshall to host Appalachian State on Sept. 19

Aug. 17, 2020 12:43 PM EDT
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall and Appalachian State will meet on Sept. 19 after three of their other nonconference contests were canceled due to the...