Penn State football dominates Marshall in season opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 12:57 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Penn State opened its football season with a 45-0 win over Marshall on Saturday. The Nittany Lions controlled the game across all three phases, anchored by a shutout performance from the defense under coordinator D’Anton Lynn. Sophomore wide receiver Koby Howard recorded 161 yards and a touchdown on six catches. Coach Matt Campbell displayed an aggressive approach on fourth-down calls throughout the victory. The special teams unit contributed by pinning Marshall deep late in the game, which led to an interception by safety Bryson Williams. The performance established immediate momentum for Penn State as the team looks toward the remainder of its schedule.
- •Penn State defeated Marshall 45-0 in Saturday's season opener.
- •Koby Howard finished the game with 161 receiving yards and one touchdown.
- •D’Anton Lynn orchestrated a shutout defensive effort that included two sacks.
- •Matt Campbell signaled a shift to a more aggressive fourth-down strategy.
- •Bryson Williams secured an interception following a well-placed punt by the special teams unit.
- 12:57 AMYahoo Sports — 5 stats that led Penn State to Week 1 drubbing of Marshall
- 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — 5 things Penn State proved after dominant Week 1 win vs. Marshall
"Penn State destroyed Marshall in Week 1 of the college football season, so let’s look at the key stats that led them to victory.
"Penn State proved a lot in its Week 1 win over Marshall. Here are the five major takeaways from the game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 12:57 AM5 stats that led Penn State to Week 1 drubbing of Marshall
Penn State destroyed Marshall in Week 1 of the college football season, so let’s look at the key stats that led them to victory.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 11:50 PM5 things Penn State proved after dominant Week 1 win vs. Marshall
Penn State proved a lot in its Week 1 win over Marshall. Here are the five major takeaways from the game.
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