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Penn State Faces Marshall After 96-Year Football Hiatus
2 Sep
Summary
- Penn State meets Marshall for the first time in 96 years.
- Their last matchups were in 1929 and 1930, with PSU winning both.
- Penn State has a 3-0 all-time record against Sun Belt Conference teams.
The 2026 football season will commence with an uncommon matchup as Penn State prepares to face Marshall. This game marks the first time these two teams have competed on the gridiron in 96 years. Their historical encounters date back to 1929 and 1930, with Penn State emerging victorious in both contests.
Penn State's historical record against teams from the Sun Belt Conference is also relatively thin, standing at a perfect 3-0. Their most recent game against a Sun Belt opponent was in 2018. Despite Marshall's progress, particularly against Big Ten competition, Penn State is widely expected to secure a comfortable victory in their season opener.
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