Marshall Looks to Put Its Best Foot Forward in Challenging Opener at No. 18 Penn State

Marshall looks to put its best foot forward in challenging opener at No. 18 Penn State

Herd head coach Tony Gibson likes much of what he's seen from his team throughout preseason camp, but knows a stiff challenge and tough environments awaits to open the 2026 campaign.

Penn State vs Marshall picks, predictions, odds for Week 1 game

College football Week 1 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming for Marshall Thundering Herd vs Penn State Nittany Lions game Sept. 5, 2026.

Marshall football: Opportunity knocks for Herd in opener at Penn State

HUNTINGTON — Marshall football coach Tony Gibson said his team has another opportunity to prove itself in a season opener with Saturday’s matchup with No. 18 Penn State. The Thundering Herd has high expectations among the Sun Belt Conference and Group of Six and gets a chance to display it against a Power Four blue blood once again – last season against Georgia and next season against Alabama.

Weekly Press Conference - Head Coach Matt Campbell (Marshall)

Q: Taylor [Mouser] indicated that you guys want to try to play [Alex] Manske. How does that look having two quarterbacks do things in the course of a game? What does he bring to the table? A: First thing is Alex certainly has deserved the right to be able to get on the field. I think even a year ago, if you watched us play, we were able to find ways to get him into the football game, impact the football game in a positive way. Alex does a lot of…

Penn State Football Quarterback Alex Manske Primed For Game Action Against Marshall

"He's forced us to have to play him, and he's been really good, especially with going through what he did."