The Marshall University football team will host their home opener against Morgan State Sept. 10 after a bye their first week.
This game will be the start of the 12-week schedule with no breaks in the forecast.
Head coach Doc Holliday said, “This is the first time I’ve ever played or coached that I have not opened up on that first weekend.”
While many of the players cannot hide the disappointment of not opening the first week, many also see the benefits of another week’s preparation.
Junior safety CJ Reavis said, “We are not taking the day off.