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Penn State vs Marshall
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Penn State Nittany Lions | 3 | Penn State leads |
 Marshall Thundering Herd | 0 |
Meetings since 1929: 3. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Penn State has won the last 3 meetings.
3-0 Regular season
3-0 Last 3
45-2 Avg score
3 Longest Penn State win run
Biggest Penn State win 65-0 in 1930, a 65-point margin.
Every Penn State vs Marshall meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Penn State win | University Park | 45-0 |
| 1930 | Penn State win | University Park | 65-0 |
| 1929 | Penn State win | University Park | 26-7 |
Scores from the Penn State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1929.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Penn State Nittany Lions lead the series since 1929, 3-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Penn State and Marshall meet.
How to watch Penn State vs Marshall
When Penn State and Marshall are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Penn State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Penn State vs Marshall time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
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Penn State vs Marshall: the essentials
Penn State Nittany Lions vs Marshall Thundering Herd is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the Sun Belt (Group of 6). Penn State Nittany Lions lead the series since 1929, 3-0. Across 3 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Penn State vs Marshall head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Penn State Nittany Lions team hub, the Big Ten this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Marshall against the whole conference, see Marshall vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Penn State and Marshall?
Penn State Nittany Lions lead the series since 1929, 3-0. The two programs have met 3 times on record.
How can I watch Penn State vs Marshall?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Penn State and Marshall in the same conference?
No. Penn State plays in the Big Ten. Marshall plays in the Sun Belt (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.