Penn State vs Marshall: A Century-Old Rivalry | Penn State Nittany Lions Football News

Penn State kicks off 2026 against Marshall — a matchup that hasn’t happened in nearly 100 years, with the last meeting dating back to 1930. Penn State dominated those early clashes by wide margins, when the forward pass barely existed. Marshall’s recent Big Ten record isn’t great (2-7), but they’ve beaten top teams in 2013 and 2015. Penn State also holds a perfect record against Sun Belt foes, most recently defeating Appalachian State in 2018. Despite Marshall’s progress, Penn State remains heavy favorites — expect a win, maybe not a 65-point blowout, but still a convincing one. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/40e3c93db0e4f17a