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After Week 1, the college football rankings show significant movement, with Ohio State holding the No. 1 spot, Notre Dame climbing, and LSU’s dominant win over Clemson positioning them for a top‑five push, while Texas, Miami, and others validate preseason expectations.
The opening weekend of the 2025 college football season featured a mix of surprising upsets, dominant performances and weather‑affected contests that defined the early Top 25 landscape.
Penn State’s 45-0 victory over Marshall highlighted a powerful start to the 2025 season, featuring a prolific offense and a defense that limited the opposition to just 147 yards.
Marshall University announced the promotion of Ryan Taylor to assistant coach for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting his deep roots in the program and his contributions as a player, director of player development, and operations coordinator.
Murray State's women's soccer team opened its season with a narrow loss to Georgia Southern, outshooting the Eagles 14-9 but failing to find the net until the 26th minute. Coach Ben Madsen praised the team's attacking intent and looks ahead to a Thursday showdown with Marshall.
Long‑time supporters Ron and Susan DeTemple have pledged a major donation to build a modern Basketball Operations Center adjacent to the Scaggs Family Practice Facility in Gullickson Hall, a project that blends nostalgia with cutting‑edge amenities for Marshall’s men’s basketball program.
The University of Toledo has announced a demanding non‑conference schedule that includes road matchups with two Top‑10 programs, Michigan and Michigan State, alongside a series of competitive opponents.
The upcoming clash pits a rising Marshall program against an unbeaten UT Martin side, highlighting contrasting narratives and pivotal storylines for both teams.
The Herd opened its 2026 campaign with a 3‑0 victory over High Point, highlighted by Delfina Lombardi’s three goals and Emma Durand’s penalty save.
A debut hat trick by freshman midfielder Kendall Anderson and a collective effort from newcomers powered Morehead State to a decisive 5‑0 victory over Chicago State, marking the program’s first road shutout in eight years.
A growing number of Michigan’s top high school players are leaving the state to attend elite prep schools in Arizona, Florida and beyond, seeking the exposure and competition needed for college and professional pathways.
Marshall University reveals its complete 2026‑27 men's basketball schedule, highlighting 20 home games, key non‑conference matchups and coach Cornelius 'Corny' Jackson's vision for the season.
The Marshall Quarterback Club’s Reverse Raffle returns on August 15, offering dinner, raffle prizes and tales from former NFL players, with proceeds earmarked for the university’s football program.
The Village On The Pitch fundraiser, organized by Huntington council member Holly Smith Mount, combines fashion, auction and local partnerships to support Marshall University’s soccer squads and welcome new residents.
At a luncheon in Lafayette, Louisiana, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette baseball program celebrated its 2026 season and unveiled a packed 2027 schedule, featuring non‑conference series, Sun Belt matchups and neutral‑site events, while newcomer Drew Markle expressed appreciation for the local support.
On November 14, 2026, Marshall University will host Appalachian State in a game that blends remembrance, music, and future recruitment, while ticket sales and gameday details are revealed.
Marshall University’s last summer baseball camp for youngsters runs at Jack Cook Field, blending skill work with fun competitions under the guidance of college coaches and players.
On November 2, 2026, Central Michigan will host Old Dominion in the first game of the 2026‑27 Mid‑American Conference‑Sun Belt Conference Challenge, a series renewed in June 2026 and broadcast on ESPN platforms.
The university’s athletics department announced a 17‑match schedule that includes ten home fixtures at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium, three preseason friendlies and a season‑ending showdown at James Madison.
Marshall University’s football program will host South Alabama on October 20, 2026, for a "Herd House Party" at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, highlighting LED wristbands, themed nights and a broadcast on ESPN2.
The Eagles will open the season at home against Florida Gulf Coast University on August 20, host Liberty in September and conclude the regular season with a trio of home games before the Sun Belt Tournament begins in November.
Old Dominion's women's soccer team has released its 2026 slate, featuring seven home contests, a tough non‑conference slate and a Sun Belt schedule that includes matchups against Duke, Virginia Tech and a host of conference powerhouses.
The third home game of the 2026 season will blend football rivalry with a pink‑themed cancer awareness initiative, featuring themed activations, ticket promotions and a survivor‑led bell‑ringing ceremony.
The Ragin' Cajuns add Micah Kendrick, Kendall Dove, Manny Salas and Griffin Miller, expanding their transfer class to 12 and roster to 32, while nine players enter the portal.