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No. 18 Penn State shuts out Marshall in Matt Campbell debut

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

No. 18 Penn State shuts out Marshall in Matt Campbell debut

Summary

No. 18 Penn State opened its season with a 45-0 win over Marshall at Beaver Stadium on September 5, 2026. Quarterback Rocco Becht passed for 271 yards and four touchdowns in his debut for the program under new head coach Matt Campbell. Wide receiver Koby Howard recorded 161 receiving yards on six catches, including one touchdown. The Penn State defense limited Marshall to 147 total yards and forced no turnovers. Quinton Martin Jr. and Cam Wallace also scored rushing touchdowns to secure the victory. Marshall is scheduled to host Middle Tennessee State next Saturday, while Penn State travels to face Temple.

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•Rocco Becht threw for four touchdowns and 271 yards in the win.
•Koby Howard finished with six receptions for 161 yards and one touchdown.
•The Penn State defense held Marshall to 147 total yards.
•Penn State committed zero turnovers during the game.
•Marshall will play Middle Tennessee State at home on September 12, 2026.

Latest Updates

11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Players of the game for Penn State's Week 1 win over Marshall
11:02 PMYahoo Sports — Rocco Becht shines with 4 TDs as No. 18 Penn State beats Marshall 45-0
10:47 PMYahoo Sports — The New Era: No. 18 Penn State 45, Marshall 0

What they're saying

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Rocco Becht threw for 271 yards with four touchdowns and No. 18 Penn State beat Marshall 45-0 to begin the Matt Campbell era on Saturday. Becht, a transfer who followed Campbell from Iowa State to Happy Valley, was in command in his Beaver Stadium debut and secured his FBS-leading 27th win as a starter. Koby Howard, one of those holdovers who was used sparingly by the previous staff, had six catches for 161 yards with a touchdown.
— Yahoo Sportsby TRAVIS JOHNSON

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It’s a new day in Happy Valley. Fortunately the Nittany Lions, it’s a good day too as Penn State beat Marshall 45-0 in Matt Campbell’s debut as head coach. For anyone who was worried about a sluggish start, their concerns were quickly alleviated as Penn State dominated in all facets in the first quarter. The […]
— Yahoo Sports