July 8, 2009

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Official kickoff times for Marshall University's home football games this fall were announced Wednesday. All six of the Thundering Herd's home games are scheduled for Saturdays with three games set for 4:30 p.m., two others scheduled for Noon kickoffs and one set for 7 p.m.

Marshall will open the season on September 5 by hosting Southern Illinois at 4:30 p.m. The Thundering Herd's September 19 date with Mid-American Conference member Bowling Green is scheduled for 7 p.m.

The Thundering Herd will play host to two Conference USA rivals at Noon this fall. Marshall will host defending C-USA Champion East Carolina at Noon on October 3 to accommodate a CBS College Sports national telecast, and play host to UAB at Noon on October 24.

Marshall's home dates with C-USA East Division rival Southern Miss and C-USA West Division member SMU are scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on October 14 and 21, respectively. Additional games may be picked up by television and times are still subject to change.

Season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the Marshall University Ticket Office at 1-800-THE-HERD or online at www.Herdzone.com. A variety of ticket plans are available with prices starting as low as $88.

2009 Marshall University Home Football Schedule

Note - Game times are subject to change.