JOHN RABY
FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2017, file photo, then-Penn State special teams coordinator Charles Huff speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football team's media day in State College, Pa. Marshall has given Alabama’s Huff his first head coaching job. Marshall announced Huff’s hiring Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. (Phoebe Sheehan/Centre Daily Times via AP, File)
Marshall hires Alabama assistant Huff as football coach

By John Raby Jan. 17, 2021 06:23 PM EST
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall has given Alabama’s Charles Huff his first

FILE - Marshall NCAA college football head coach Doc Holliday stands on the sidelines during a game against Appalachian State in Huntington, W.Va., in this Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, file photo. Marshall announced Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, that it will not renew the contract of coach Doc Holliday. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn, File)
Doc Holliday out as Marshall coach despite conference honors

By John Raby Jan. 04, 2021 01:27 PM EST
Marshall football coach Doc Holliday is out after 11 seasons with the

Oklahoma cornerback Jaden Davis (4) knocks away a pass intended for Baylor wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (9) during an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Scoreboard is lit whenever No. 13 Oklahoma plays at WVU

By John Raby Dec. 10, 2020 09:16 AM EST
The yards pile up whenever Oklahoma plays at West Virginia, bringing the

Rice quarterback JoVoni Johnson (3) makes a throw during an NCAA college football game against Marshall on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Rice uses 5 interceptions to upset No. 15 Marshall 20-0

By John Raby Dec. 05, 2020 03:33 PM EST
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Rice was offended when Marshall's offense stayed on

FILE - Marshall quarterback Grant Wells (8) throws a pass against Middle Tennessee during an NCAA college football game in Huntington, W.Va., in this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, file photo. Rice and No. 15 Marshall meet on Saturday, Dec. 5 in a game that was postponed from Oct. 3. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP, File)
Rice, No. 15 Marshall set to return after extended down time

By John Raby Dec. 03, 2020 04:26 PM EST
Being able to get back onto the field after a slew of coronavirus-related

Kansas State quarterback Will Howard, center, is tackled by Iowa State defenders Mike Rose (23) and Isheem Young (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Defenses fueling run toward Big 12 championship game

By John Raby Nov. 25, 2020 01:34 PM EST
Defenses are helping carve a path toward the Big 12 championship game.

A Marshall player points to a "75" decal after the team's win over Middle Tennessee during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
No. 16 Marshall wins 42-14 on plane crash's 50th anniversary

By John Raby Nov. 14, 2020 04:36 PM EST
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Quarterback Grant Wells grew up knowing the story of

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2005, file photo, Nov. 19, 2005, a of the Memorial Fountain at Marshall University's student center adorns quarterback Jimmy Skinner's helmet in Huntington, W.Va. The fountain is dedicated to the memory of 75 people killed in a Nov. 14, 1970, plane crash. Among the victims were 36 Marshall football players. (AP Photo/Jeff Gentner, File)
Marshall game special for players on 1970 crash anniversary

By John Raby Nov. 12, 2020 11:47 AM EST
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Born some three decades after the worst sports

West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege (2) scramble against Texas during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Duggan, TCU chase elusive winning record at West Virginia

By John Raby Nov. 12, 2020 11:24 AM EST
Max Duggan pulled out his old bag of running tricks in TCU's last game to give

UMass quarterback Will Koch (15) attempts a pass as the Minutemen take on Marshall during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Wells, Knox, No. 16 Marshall outmuscle Massachusetts 51-10

By John Raby Nov. 07, 2020 05:55 PM EST
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Once Brenden Knox got the ball, No. 16 Marshall was

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) celebrates a touchdown with offensive lineman Derek Kerstetter (68) and offensive lineman Denzel Okafor (78) in front of Oklahoma State linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (20) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Sam Ehlinger gets last shot against West Virginia at home

By John Raby Nov. 05, 2020 06:00 PM EST
No. 22 Texas and West Virginia made statements last week to keep their Big 12

Marshall head coach Doc Holliday leads the players on to the field for a game against Florida Atlantic during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
No. 16 Marshall prepares for FBS independent Massachusetts

By John Raby Nov. 05, 2020 09:56 AM EST
In the everyday challenges to college football teams during the coronavirus

West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege (2) makes a pass against Kansas State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP)
West Virginia knocks off No. 16 Kansas State 37-10

By John Raby Oct. 31, 2020 04:03 PM EDT
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Inconsistent for most of the season, West Virginia

West Virginia's Jake Abbott (51) and West Virginia's Winston Wright Jr. (16) tackle Texas Tech's Adrian Frye (7) during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Freshmen duo leads No. 16 Kansas State to West Virginia

By John Raby Oct. 29, 2020 11:06 AM EDT
A pair of freshman have helped lead No. 16 Kansas State's rise to the top of

Marshall quarterback Grant Wells looks to make a throw downfield against Florida Atlantic during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Wells throws 2 TD passes, No. 22 Marshall beats FAU 20-9

By John Raby Oct. 24, 2020 06:08 PM EDT
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Redshirt freshman Grant Wells showed some poise in the

Marshall quarterback Grant Wells takes the field as the Herd prepares to take on Western Kentucky in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Pandemic-plagued Florida Atlantic resumes at No. 22 Marshall

By John Raby Oct. 22, 2020 09:43 AM EDT
Florida Atlantic coach Willie Taggert held up two crossed fingers for luck in

West Virginia wide receiver Sam James (13) scores a touchdown against Kansas during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP)
Leddie Brown, Doege lead West Virginia over Kansas 38-17

By John Raby Oct. 17, 2020 03:46 PM EDT
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Leddie Brown broke open a close game with a long

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy, left, and Kansas head coach Les Miles talk before an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas hopes to have coach Les Miles back at West Virginia

By John Raby Oct. 15, 2020 09:21 AM EDT
Four games into the college season, West Virginia will finally welcome

Texas wide receiver Brenden Schooler carries the ball after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday Sept. 26, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Mark Rogers)
College football graduate transfers making immediate impacts

By John Raby Oct. 06, 2020 12:28 PM EDT
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Tony Fields had the desert in his blood growing up in

Baylor safety JT Woods (22) catches a interception against West Virginia during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP)
Brown's TD run lifts West Virginia over Baylor 27-21 in 2OT

By John Raby Oct. 03, 2020 04:53 PM EDT
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Leddie Brown scored a 3-yard touchdown run in the