Marshall Thundering Herd Playoffs 2026
Marshall Thundering Herd 2026 playoff page. The Marshall are 5-4, 5th in the Sun Belt with a -86 point differential and a 1-game losing streak.
Last time out they lost to the Georgia Southern Eagles 13-49 on the road. Next up: home to the Appalachian State Mountaineers (5-4) on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST. Their remaining opponents have a combined 0.444 record, including 0 games against teams currently in playoff position.
Marshall Playoff Outlook
Last game
L 13-49 at 
Georgia Southern Eagles
· Week 1
Next game
vs 
Appalachian State Mountaineers (5-4)
· Week 1
Remaining schedule
3 games left · opponents’ record 0.444 · 0 vs current playoff teams
Sun Belt Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Div | Diff | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  James Madison Dukes | 8-2 | 3-2 | +213 | W1 |
| 2 |  Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | 7-2 | 4-0 | +118 | W4 |
| 3 |  Louisiana Ragin Cajuns | 6-3 | 2-1 | +73 | W1 |
| 4 | Georgia Southern Eagles | 5-4 | 3-1 | +62 | W3 |
| 5 | Marshall Thundering Herd | 5-4 | 2-1 | -86 | L1 |
| 6 |  Georgia State Panthers | 5-4 | 1-3 | +74 | W1 |
| 7 | Appalachian State Mountaineers | 5-4 | 2-2 | +17 | L2 |
| 8 |  Arkansas State Red Wolves | 4-5 | 2-1 | +10 | L1 |
| 9 |  Troy Trojans | 4-5 | 1-3 | -35 | L1 |
| 10 |  South Alabama Jaguars | 4-5 | 0-3 | +2 | L3 |
| 11 |  Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles | 3-6 | 2-2 | -64 | L1 |
| 12 |  Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | 3-6 | 1-2 | 0 | L1 |
| 13 |  Old Dominion Monarchs | 3-7 | 1-3 | -90 | W1 |
| 14 |  Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks | 2-7 | 2-2 | -132 | W1 |
Season Trend
Marshall Playoff Push: 2026 Schedule and Results
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Opp. record | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs South Alabama | 4-5 | W 20-13 | |
| 1 | at Old Dominion | 3-7 | W 36-23 | |
| 1 | at Georgia Southern | 5-4 | L 13-49 | |
| 1 | vs Appalachian State | 5-4 | ||
| 1 | vs Georgia State | 5-4 | ||
| 1 | at Louisiana-Monroe | 2-7 |
This Marshall Thundering Herd playoffs page refreshes after every Marshall game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the Sun Belt playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Marshall Thundering Herd playoffs FAQ
Are the Marshall Thundering Herd in the 2026 playoffs?
No, they have been eliminated from the 2026 playoffs.
What seed would the Marshall be?
They are outside the six playoff spots in the Sun Belt today.
Who leads the Sun Belt?
James Madison Dukes (8-2); the Marshall are 5th.
When is the next Marshall game?
Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST, home to the Appalachian State Mountaineers.
How hard is the Marshall remaining schedule?
3 games left against opponents with a combined 0.444 record; 0 against teams currently in playoff position.
How can the Marshall clinch a playoff spot?
Win the Sun Belt, or finish with one of the five best records among Sun Belt non-division-winners. A magic number appears here once a berth is within reach.
What is the Marshall record at home and on the road?
1-0 at home, 1-1 away; 2-1 in the division and 2-1 in the half.