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Marshall coach Tony Gibson prepares for upcoming Penn State football matchup

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Marshall coach Tony Gibson prepares for upcoming Penn State football matchup

Summary

Marshall head coach Tony Gibson enters his second season with the Thundering Herd as the program prepares to face Penn State. Gibson holds a 5-7 career record and is seeking his first win against a ranked opponent. A former defensive coordinator at West Virginia and NC State, Gibson specializes in an aggressive 3-3-5 defensive scheme. He previously earned the Broyles Award in 2021 as the nation's top assistant coach during his tenure with the Wolfpack. Gibson replaced Charles Huff in the Marshall program last year. His current focus remains on preparing the Thundering Herd for the upcoming game against the Nittany Lions. This meeting marks the first time Gibson has faced Penn State as a head coach.

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•Tony Gibson enters his second season as the head coach of Marshall.
•Gibson holds an overall head coaching record of 5-7.
•The Penn State matchup is Gibson's first game against a Big Ten opponent as head coach.
•Gibson won the 2021 Broyles Award while serving as an assistant coach at NC State.
•Marshall previously employed Charles Huff as head coach for four seasons before hiring Gibson.

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