Marshall Thundering Herd 2026 Preview
Marshall went 5-7 (3-5 in the Sun Belt). Here is what changed on the roster, the full 2026 schedule, and where they rank going into the season.
What changed for Marshall in 2026
- New defensive coordinator in Brad Lambert (Kentucky Defensive Analyst; Former Wake Forest Defensive Coordinator - 2024)
- Carlos Del Rio-Wilson returns at QB after a junior season of 2,043 yards, 17 TDs, and 5 INTs, as well as 660 rushing yards and 6 rushing TDs
- Top two RBs from last season are gone, so third-string RB Jo’Shon Barbie is expected to start (249 yards, 5 TDs)
- Top player in terms of receiving yards from last season is gone, with their top returner being De’Andre Tamarez (395 yards, 2 TDs)
- Returning two starting offensive lineman with three transfers expected to start
- 2025 PPG/YPG: 30.1 ppg (30th out of 136), 408.1 ypg (32nd out of 136)
- Returning three starters on defense, with their top returner being LB Javae Gilmore (62 tackles). Three transfers are expected to start on defense
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Marshall Thundering Herd 2026 schedule
| Game | Opponent | Site |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penn State | Away |
| 2 | Middle Tennessee | Home |
| 3 | Missouri State | Away |
| 4 | Gardner-Webb | Home |
| 5 | James Madison | Away |
| 6 | Coastal Carolina | Home |
| 7 | South Alabama | Home |
| 8 | Old Dominion | Away |
| 9 | Georgia Southern | Away |
| 10 | Appalachian State | Home |
| 11 | Georgia State | Home |
| 12 | Louisiana-Monroe | Away |
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Marshall Thundering Herd betting FAQ
Marshall Thundering Herd play 12 games in 2026, 6 at home. They open against Penn State. The full schedule is listed on this page.
Marshall is outside Kyle Kommes's preseason Top 25 for 2026.
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