Marshall Thundering Herd 2026 Team Preview (Ep. 3024)

The College Football Experience (@TCEonSGPN) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network continues its 138 college football team preview series with the Marshall Thundering Herd 2026 Season Preview episode. Pick Dundee aka (@TheColbyD) & Ryan McIntyre (@Moneyline_Mac) break down year two of the Tony Gibson era in Huntington, West Virginia. Did Tony Gibson and the Marshall Thundering Herd overachieve in year one despite only going 5-7? Did Rod Smith really get the Marshall Thundering Herd offense going in year one? Is Carlos Del Rio-Wilson on the verge of having a monster year if he can improve his passing some? How will the run game look in 2026 with Jo'Shon Barbie and TJ Lester? Will the wideout room be much improved in year two of the Rod Smith offense with the return of De'Andre Tamarez, Adrian Horton and some nice transfer portal additions? Is Toby Payne a name to watch at the tight end spot? How will the Marshall offensive line be in 2026 and is that the biggest area to question coming into the season? Can Marshall fix an awful 2025 defense with the hire of veteran defensive coordinator Brad Lambert? How will the new look defensive line look in 2026 after losing several players to the power 5 level? Is Javae Gilmore the heart and soul of this defense at the linebacker spot? Will the secondary be one of the best defensive units with the return of Josh Pierre-Louis and Daytione Smith? How bad did the Marshall special teams get hit in the transfer portal and how can they respond? Is Huntington, West Virginia and Joan C. Edwards stadium a fantastic spot to catch a college football game? Which neighborhood watering holes are worth the visit when traveling to Huntington, West Virginia? Should West Virginia, Louisville, Virginia Tech and Cincinnati schedule the Marshall Thundering Herd more often? How about a Marshall Thundering Herd themed Christmas? We talk it all and more on this episode of The College Football Experience. 00:00 Show Intro and App Plug 02:51 Marshall Fandom Origin Story 04:15 Meet the Co Host 05:06 2025 Recap and Close Losses 08:45 Program Identity and Big Wins 11:48 Offense Breakdown Rod Smith 14:03 Portal Moves and Returning Starters 17:42 Sponsor Break and Reset 19:06 Defense Overhaul Brad Lambert 20:30 Portal Losses and Defensive Rebuild 24:20 Huntington Game Day Spots 26:54 Herd County Lager Talk 28:02 Davis Place Tailgate Spots 28:42 Marshall Fan Gear Showcase 30:24 Program State Rating 31:21 Sponsor Break 32:26 Penn State Week One Pick 34:47 Early Season Win Path 37:49 Bye Week Field Storming 38:20 Midseason Road Swing 41:02 Win Total Sun Belt Bets 44:52 Rivalries We Want Scheduled 47:08 Wrap Up And Tribute Song Get 15% off all products @ CBD Hemp Direct - https://cbdhemp.direct/?utm_source=redcircle&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tcesgpn===============================Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastWatch The College Football ExperienceYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeExperienceADVERTISE with SGPNInterested in advertising? Contact [email protected]  Follow The College Experience & SGPN On Social MediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/TCEonSGPNInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/TCEonSGPNTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TCEonSGPNYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeExperienceFollow The Hosts On Social MediaColby Dant - http://www.twitter.com/thecolbydRyan McIntyre - https://x.com/Moneyline_MacPatty C - https://twitter.com/PattyC831NC Nick - https://twitter.com/NC__NicKGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.