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Marshall Football 2026 Game Themes: Game 5 – “Play For The ‘75’”
7/6/2026 3:00:00 PM | Football
Nov. 14 matchup with App State honors those lost in the 1970 Marshall Plane Crash
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall Football will honor its past on Sat., Nov. 14, as the Thundering Herd hosts App State in the annual "Play For The 75" game at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Game Day Highlights
- Opponent: App State
- Date: Sat., Nov. 14
- Kickoff: TBD
- Theme: Play For The 75
- Presented By: WV Lottery
- Fan Color: Wear Black
- Ticket Promotions: High School Band Day, Green & White Day
Presented by WV Lottery, the annual "Play For The 75" game serves as one of the most meaningful traditions in college football, honoring the 75 players, coaches, staff members, supporters and flight crew who lost their lives in the Marshall Plane Crash on Nov. 14, 1970, as well as celebrating the rebirth of Marshall Football and the 1971 Young Thundering Herd team. More than five decades later, their legacy continues to inspire the Marshall community and serves as the foundation of what it means to wear the Kelly Green.
Fans are encouraged to wear black as Herd Nation comes together in a powerful display of remembrance and unity. Throughout the game, special tributes will recognize the enduring impact of the '75' while celebrating the resilience, strength and spirit that have defined Marshall University for generations.
The game will also welcome hundreds of student musicians from across the region as part of High School Band Day, giving them the opportunity to perform at Joan C. Edwards Stadium and experience one of college football's most meaningful traditions. Additionally, Green & White Day will invite prospective Marshall students to campus, allowing future members of the Herd family to experience the pride, tradition and unforgettable atmosphere that make Marshall University unique.
As Marshall continues its 2026 season, the "Play For The '75'" game serves as a reminder that while every generation of Thundering Herd student-athletes writes its own chapter, they do so standing on the shoulders of the '75' whose legacy will forever be woven into the fabric of Marshall University.
Additional gameday information will be announced at a later date. Kickoff time for the contest will be announced as part of the Sun Belt Conference's 12-day window, which is in accordance with the conference's television agreement with ESPN.
Season tickets and Mini Plans for the 2026 football season are on sale now. Single-game tickets will go on sale July 15.
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