Marshall Thundering Herd
2025 Season Results

Marshall Thundering Herd — 2025 Season Review

The Marshall Thundering Herd completed the 2025 season with a 5-7 overall record under head coach Charles Huff, navigating a challenging campaign as a member of the Sun Belt. The program averaged 30.8 points per game while allowing 30.2 points per contest across 12 games.

Notable victories on the season included a 38-7 victory at home against Eastern Kentucky Colonels, a 48-24 victory at home against Old Dominion Monarchs, and a 42-28 victory on the road against Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. Each of these results showcased the program's ability to compete at a high level when it mattered most.

The 2025 season was not without its challenges, as the team endured a narrow 20-21 defeat to Missouri State Bears and a narrow 24-26 defeat to App State Mountaineers. However, the program's response to adversity demonstrated character and resilience throughout the campaign.

The Marshall Thundering Herd went 3-5 in Sun Belt competition during 2025, battling through a demanding conference slate that featured several tightly contested games. Every week in the Sun Belt presented a unique challenge that shaped the identity of the program based in Huntington, WV.

At home, the Marshall Thundering Herd went 3-3, while posting a 2-4 record in road contests. The team's performances across different venues reflected the overall competitiveness of the 2025 roster from start to finish.

The offense was particularly productive early in the campaign, scoring 206 points in the first half of the schedule before cooling to 163 in the latter portion. Defensively, the unit allowed 30.2 points per game, a mark that played a significant role in determining the outcome of close contests throughout the 2025 campaign.

Looking at the full body of work, the Marshall Thundering Herd posted a 5-7 record in 2025, which highlighted areas for growth. Across 12 games, the team battled with opponents with a scoring margin of +0.5 points per game. These results provided a blueprint for improvement moving forward.