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WKU Football, Marshall renew rivalry series for 2031, 2032 seasons

Austin Rice, Sports Editor
March 30, 2026
WKU wide receiver Taywan Taylor (2) tries escape a tackle by Marshall University safety Kendall Gant (14) during the Hilltoppers' 60-6 win over Marshall on Saturday, Nov. 26th, 2016 at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, WV. Evan Boggs / HERALD
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WKU wide receiver Taywan Taylor (2) tries escape a tackle by Marshall University safety Kendall Gant (14) during the Hilltoppers’ 60-6 win over Marshall on Saturday, Nov. 26th, 2016 at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, WV. Evan Boggs / HERALD

WKU Football and Marshall have scheduled a home-and-home series in the 2031 and 2032 seasons. 

The first game of the series is set to kick off in Bowling Green at Houchens-Smith Stadium for the 2031 season. The Hilltoppers will travel to Huntington, West Virginia, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in the 2032 campaign. 

The two games will be the first time the programs have faced off since WKU’s 53-21 win at Marshall on Nov. 27, 2021. The teams faced off regularly from 2014 to 2021 as CUSA opponents. The Thundering Herd leads the all-time series 8-5.

The Hilltoppers are also scheduled to travel to face South Florida at Raymond James Stadium on Sept. 20 for the 2031 season.

About the Contributor
Austin Rice
Austin Rice, Sports Editor
Austin Rice is the sports editor for the Herald.