The 2012 Marshall Thundering Herd football team represented Marshall University in the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by third-year head coach Doc Holliday and played their home games at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. They are a member of the East Division of Conference USA. They finished the season 5âÂÂ7, 4âÂÂ4 in C-USA play to finish in a tie for third place in the East Division.
Marshall closed the season with a 59âÂÂ65 double-overtime loss to East Carolina.
Marshall and West Virginia last met in 2011 at Morgantown in a game won by WVU 34âÂÂ13. Marshall is 0âÂÂ12 all time against West Virginia.
Marshall and Western Carolina last met in 1996 at Huntington in a game won by Marshall 56-21. Marshall is 9-9-2 all time against Western Carolina
Marshall and Ohio last met in 2011 at Athens in a game won by Ohio 44-7. Marshall is 19-30-6 all time against Ohio.
Marshall and Rice last met in 2011 at Huntington in a game won by Marshall 24-20. Marshall is 2-1 all time against Rice
Marshall and Purdue will meet for the first time in school history.
Marshall and Tulsa last met in 2011 at Tulsa in a game won by Tulsa 59âÂÂ17. Marshall is 0âÂÂ3 all time against Tulsa. This year's game will be Homecoming.
Marshall and Southern Miss last met in 2011 at Huntington in a game won by Marshall 26-20. Marshall is 2-5 all time against Southern Miss.
Marshall and Central Florida last met in 2011 at Orlando in a game won by UCF 16âÂÂ6. Marshall is 3âÂÂ7 all time against UCF.
Marshall and Memphis last met in 2011 at Memphis in a game won by Marshall 23âÂÂ22. Marshall is 5âÂÂ2 all time against Memphis.
Marshall and UAB last met in 2011 at Huntington in a game won by Marshall 59-14. Marshall is 6-1 all time against UAB.
Marshall and Houston last met in 2011 at Houston in a game won by Houston 63-28. Marshall is 2-2 all time against Houston
Marshall and East Carolina last met in 2011 at Huntington in a game won by Marshall 34âÂÂ27 in overtime. Marshall is 4âÂÂ9 all time against ECU. This year's game will be on a Friday.