Marshall vs. Ohio State football history: H2H, Records, and more ahead of Week 4 CFB Matchup
The Marshall Thundering Herd will face the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes in their Week 4 matchup on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 12 p.m. E.T. Marshall will travel to Columbus for the third time to play this rivalry game in the history of college football.
The Buckeyes have started the season with two big wins defeating Akron 52-6 and Western Michigan 56-0. As Ohio State (2-0) remains undefeated and on top of their game, the Thundering Herd (1-1) will enter week four after suffering a crushing 31-14 defeat against Virginia Tech.
Both teams had a bye in Week 3, giving them time to rejuvenate and fine-tune their game before facing off in a Saturday noon matchup. As the excitement builds, let's discuss Marshall vs. Ohio State head-to-head records.
Marshall vs. Ohio State football Head-to-Head
Despite both programs being around since the early 1890s, the Marshall vs. Ohio State rivalry has only been played twice. Ohio State currently leads with a 2-0 record.
Their first meeting was on September 11, 2004, when the Buckeyes defeated Marshall 24-21. The second meeting took place on September 2, 2010, and the Buckeyes dominated Marshall in a 45-7 victory.
Notable records in the Marshall vs. Ohio State Football Series
In the first Marshall vs. Ohio State game, the Buckeyes held a 21-14 lead at halftime. Neither team scored in the third quarter, and Marshall tied the game at 21-21 in the fourth.
However, with just two seconds left, kicker Mike Nugent saved the Buckeyes and scored a 54-yard field goal, securing a 24-21 win. That kick remains one of the most iconic moments in OSU history, helping Nugent earn his second All-American season and the Lou Groza Award.
Nugent went on to play in the NFL after he signed with the New York Giants in 2005. Over 16 seasons, he played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Arizona Cardinals, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, Oakland Raiders and New England Patriots.
Who is favored in Marshall vs. Ohio State in Week 4 matchup?
Marshall is set to face its first Big Ten opponent since defeating Purdue 41-31 in 2015. However, Ohio State is expected to dominate, with a very large spread of 39.5 points and a moderate over/under of 51.5 points for the game.
With Ohio State coming off two games where they scored over 50 points, can it deliver a similar performance and boost its chances of being a strong contender for the College Football Playoff? Or is Marshall prepared to upset the No. 3-ranked Buckeyes?