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Marshall prepares for upcoming football matchup against Penn State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 2:02 PM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Marshall prepares for upcoming football matchup against Penn State

Summary

Marshall travels to Happy Valley this weekend to face Penn State in a non-conference college football game. The Thundering Herd enter the matchup under first-year head coach Tony Gibson, who previously led the team through a roster transition. Former coach Charles Huff departed the program for Southern Miss last season, necessitating a rebuilding period that included significant changes to the defensive staff. Marshall recently hired Brad Lambert as defensive coordinator to address defensive performance from the previous year. Players including quarterback Carlos Del Rio-Wilson, tight end Toby Payne, and linemen Jalen Slappy and Tariq Montgomery are expected to play key roles for the Marshall offense. On defense, safety Daytione Smith will lead the unit as the team aims for bowl eligibility this season.

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Key Details

•Marshall faces Penn State this weekend at Happy Valley.
•Tony Gibson is serving his first season as head coach for Marshall.
•Brad Lambert joins the Marshall staff as the new defensive coordinator.
•Carlos Del Rio-Wilson remains the primary playmaker for the Marshall offense.
•Marshall seeks to achieve bowl eligibility during the current season.

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It’s another year of Interviews with Frenemies – where we look to those who follow and cover Penn State’s opponents for their take on what that week’s matchup might look like. I am taking a departure with today’s post, though I do want to say that you can read about Marshall (and the Sun Belt […]
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