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MU Football – The Herd vs Texas State – Homecoming!
October 18

Come out to the Joan and cheer on your Thundering Herd for Homecoming 2025! The theme for this game is “We Are… Herd Strong.”
Pink rally towel giveaway!
Other homecoming events on 10/18 are:
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Parent & Family Weekend Tailgate
Join us between Freshman North & South before the game for a Parent & Family Tailgate! Tickets are required and are part of the Parent & Family Weekend package.
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Marshall University Alumni Tailgate
ALL are invited to this wonderful tailgating experience, hosted by the Marshall University Alumni Association and Marshall University Black Alumni! At a brand new location between Marshall Recreation Center and the Sorrell Maintenance Building, come enjoy great food, hang with friends, play tailgating games, enjoy live music and performances by the Marching Thunder, Marshall University cheerleaders, and appearances by special guests including coaches and players. Don’t miss the famous Marshall University Alumni Tailgate in its new location prior to the game! Tickets can be purchased here.
3:30 p.m. – Marshall Football vs. Texas State
Cheer on Marshall Football as they take on Texas State at The Joan! Tickets are available here.
3:30 p.m. – Marshall Royalty Crowning
Join us for the halftime presentation of this year’s Marshall Royalty!
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Greek Stroll-Off Competition
Come join us for a night of friendly Greek competition, good music, lit vibes, and spectacular moves you would only see on social media in real life from the Marshall University Divine 9 Community and Alumni members. Event will be in Marco’s in the lower level of the Memorial Student Center.
For the full week’s schedule, go to https://www.marshall.edu/homecoming/events/