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FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2020, file photo, UAB players celebrate after defeating Marshall in the Conference USA Football Championship at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. UAB will go after its third Conference USA championship in the past four seasons. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP, File)
Marshall tries to win C-USA with new coach, UAB seeks repeat

By John Raby Aug. 24, 2021 02:18 PM EDT

Marshall AD Mike Hamrick moving into new role at school

Jun. 04, 2021 04:50 PM EDT
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall athletic director Mike Hamrick is stepping down at the end of the month to take on a new role at the school. ...

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2017, file photo, then-Penn State special teams coordinator Charles Huff speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football team's media day in State College, Pa. Marshall has given Alabama’s Huff his first head coaching job. Marshall announced Huff’s hiring Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. (Phoebe Sheehan/Centre Daily Times via AP, File)
Marshall OKs 4-year contract for football coach Charles Huff

Jan. 18, 2021 02:47 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2017, file photo, then-Penn State special teams coordinator Charles Huff speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football team's media day in State College, Pa. Marshall has given Alabama’s Huff his first head coaching job. Marshall announced Huff’s hiring Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. (Phoebe Sheehan/Centre Daily Times via AP, File)
Marshall hires Alabama assistant Huff as football coach

By John Raby Jan. 17, 2021 06:23 PM EST

FILE - Marshall NCAA college football head coach Doc Holliday stands on the sidelines during a game against Appalachian State in Huntington, W.Va., in this Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, file photo. Marshall announced Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, that it will not renew the contract of coach Doc Holliday. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn, File)
Doc Holliday out as Marshall coach despite conference honors

By John Raby Jan. 04, 2021 01:27 PM EST

Buffalo running back Kevin Marks, Jr. (5) is lifted in celebration by teammate Mike Novitsky after scoring the game-winning touchdown against Marshall during the Camellia Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, in Montgomery, Ala. (Jake Crandall/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Marks lifts Buffalo to 17-10 Camellia Bowl win over Marshall

By John Zenor Dec. 25, 2020 06:00 PM EST

Rice quarterback JoVoni Johnson (3) makes a throw during an NCAA college football game against Marshall on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Rice at Marshall 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 06:01 PM EST

Rice quarterback JoVoni Johnson (3) makes a throw during an NCAA college football game against Marshall on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Rice uses 5 interceptions to upset No. 15 Marshall 20-0

By John Raby Dec. 05, 2020 03:33 PM EST

FILE - Marshall quarterback Grant Wells (8) throws a pass against Middle Tennessee during an NCAA college football game in Huntington, W.Va., in this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, file photo. Rice and No. 15 Marshall meet on Saturday, Dec. 5 in a game that was postponed from Oct. 3. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP, File)
Rice, No. 15 Marshall set to return after extended down time

By John Raby Dec. 03, 2020 04:26 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder, rear, celebrates a touchdown with teammates Alec Pierce (12) and Cam Jones (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis in Cincinnati. An unusual college football season has produced some unexpected unbeaten teams dotting the AP Top 25 with about a month left. Led by No. 7 Cincinnati and No. 8 BYU, five teams from outside the Power Five conferences have yet to lose. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)
What's the ceiling for UC, BYU, Marshall, Coastal & Liberty?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 19, 2020 04:57 PM EST

A Marshall player points to a "75" decal after the team's win over Middle Tennessee during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
No. 16 Marshall wins 42-14 on plane crash's 50th anniversary

By John Raby Nov. 14, 2020 04:36 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2005, file photo, Nov. 19, 2005, a of the Memorial Fountain at Marshall University's student center adorns quarterback Jimmy Skinner's helmet in Huntington, W.Va. The fountain is dedicated to the memory of 75 people killed in a Nov. 14, 1970, plane crash. Among the victims were 36 Marshall football players. (AP Photo/Jeff Gentner, File)
Marshall game special for players on 1970 crash anniversary

By John Raby Nov. 12, 2020 11:47 AM EST

UMass quarterback Will Koch (15) attempts a pass as the Minutemen take on Marshall during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Wells, Knox, No. 16 Marshall outmuscle Massachusetts 51-10

By John Raby Nov. 07, 2020 05:55 PM EST

Marshall head coach Doc Holliday leads the players on to the field for a game against Florida Atlantic during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
No. 16 Marshall prepares for FBS independent Massachusetts

By John Raby Nov. 05, 2020 09:56 AM EST

Marshall quarterback Grant Wells looks to make a throw downfield against Florida Atlantic during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Florida Atlantic at Marshall 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 08:31 PM EDT

Marshall quarterback Grant Wells looks to make a throw downfield against Florida Atlantic during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Wells throws 2 TD passes, No. 22 Marshall beats FAU 20-9

By John Raby Oct. 24, 2020 06:08 PM EDT

Marshall quarterback Grant Wells takes the field as the Herd prepares to take on Western Kentucky in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Pandemic-plagued Florida Atlantic resumes at No. 22 Marshall

By John Raby Oct. 22, 2020 09:43 AM EDT

Marshall's Lawrence Papillon (4) does a backflip as Marshall players celebrate a win over No. 23 ranked Appalachian State after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Appalachian State at Marshall 9/19/2020

Sep. 19, 2020 09:51 PM EDT

Knox, Wells help Marshall beat No. 23 Appalachian State 17-7

By John Raby Sep. 19, 2020 07:35 PM EDT
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Brenden Knox rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown, quarterback Grant Wells came up with back-to-back big plays when Marshall needed...

Appalachian State quarterback Zac Thomas (12) breaks away from Charlotte defenders during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Boone, N.C. (Allison Lee Isley/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
No. 23 Appalachian State faces sharp young QB at Marshall

By John Raby Sep. 17, 2020 11:06 AM EDT