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Marshall Thundering Herd Football Facts

Stadium:
Joan C. Edwards Stadium
Seating Capacity:
38,227
City/State
Huntington, West Virginia
Conference:
Sun Belt
Head Coach:
Charles Huff
Fight Song:
Sons of Marshall

Here is a list of 10 interesting facts about the Marshall Thundering Herd:

  1. The Marshall Thundering Herd won the NCAA Division I-AA (now FCS) national championship in 1992.
  2. The team's home stadium, Joan C. Edwards Stadium, is located in Huntington, West Virginia.
  3. Marshall has won multiple conference championships, including titles in the Southern Conference and Conference USA.
  4. The Thundering Herd's football program rebounded from tragedy when a plane crash in 1970 claimed the lives of many team members and coaches. The program has since rebuilt and is a symbol of resilience.
  5. Marshall's colors are green and white, and their mascot is named "Marco the Bison."
  6. The "Marco Wave" is a beloved tradition where fans in the stadium wave to the children at the nearby children's hospital during home games.
  7. The Marshall-Ohio rivalry, known as the "Battle for the Bell," is one of the most heated rivalries in the region.
  8. Marshall's marching band, known as the "Marching Thunder," adds to the game day atmosphere with spirited performances and traditional tunes.
  9. The Thundering Herd has produced notable NFL players, including Chad Pennington, Randy Moss, and Byron Leftwich.
  10. Marshall has made numerous bowl game appearances, including the Boca Raton Bowl, New Mexico Bowl, and Gasparilla Bowl.