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1992 Marshall Thundering Herd football team
| 1992 Marshall Thundering Herd football |
|---|
| Southern Conference |
| 12–3 (5–2 SoCon) |
| Jim Donnan (3rd season) |
| Greg Briner (2nd season) |
| Mickey Matthews (3rd season) |
| Mike Bartrum |
| Jim Durning |
| Bob Lane |
| Byran Litton |
| Michael Payton |
| Phil Ratliff |
| Donahue Stephenson |
| Marshall University Stadium |
The 1992 Marshall Thundering Herd football team represented Marshall University as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1992 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by third-year head coach Jim Donnan, the Thundering Herd compiled an overall record of 12–3 with a mark of 5–2 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for second in the SoCon. Marshall advanced to the NCAA Division I-AA Championship playoffs, where they beat Eastern Kentucky in the first round, Middle Tennessee State in the quarterfinals, and Delaware and Youngstown State in the NCAA Division I-AA Championship Game to win the program's first national championship. The team played home games at Marshall University Stadium in Huntington, West Virginia.
| Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 5 | 7:00 pm | Morehead State* | No. 2 | Marshall University StadiumHuntington, WV | W 49–7 | 27,062 | ||
| September 12 | 7:00 pm | Eastern Illinois* | No. 2 | Marshall University StadiumHuntington, WV | W 63–28 | 25,556 | ||
| September 19 | 1:30 pm | at VMI | No. 2 | Alumni Memorial FieldLexington, VA | W 34–16 | 9,800 | ||
| October 3 | 2:00 pm | at Missouri* | No. 1 | Faurot FieldColumbia, MO | L 21–44 | 39,644 | ||
| October 10 | 7:00 pm | Furman | No. 6 | Marshall University StadiumHuntington, WV | SSN | W 48–6 | 28,272 | |
| October 17 | 4:00 pm | at No. 4 The Citadel | No. 5 | Johnson Hagood StadiumCharleston, SC | SSN | W 34–13 | 23,025 | |
| October 24 | 4:00 pm | Chattanooga | No. 3 | Marshall University StadiumHuntington, WV | SSN | W 52–23 | 21,135 | |
| October 31 | 1:30 pm | at Western Carolina | No. 2 | E. J. Whitmire StadiumCullowhee, NC | L 30–38 | 9,180 | ||
| November 7 | 1:00 pm | Appalachian State | No. 5 | Marshall University StadiumHuntington, WV (rivalry) | SSN | L 34–37 | 21,467 | |
| November 14 | 1:00 pm | Tennessee Tech* | No. 10 | Marshall University StadiumHuntington, WV | SSN | W 52–14 | 15,388 | |
| November 21 | 2:00 pm | at East Tennessee State | No. 6 | Memorial CenterJohnson City, TN | W 49–10 | 5,002 | ||
| November 28 | 1:00 pm | No. 12 Eastern Kentucky* | No. 6 | Marshall University StadiumHuntington, WV (NCAA Division I-AA First Round) | W 44–10 | 16,598 | ||
| December 5 | 1:00 pm | No. 4 Middle Tennessee State* | No. 6 | Marshall University StadiumHuntington, WV (NCAA Division I-AA Quarterfinal) | SSN | W 35–21 | 14,011 | |
| December 12 | 1:00 pm | No. 8 Delaware* | No. 6 | Marshall University StadiumHuntington, WV (NCAA Division I-AA Semifinal) | SSN | W 28–7 | 16,323 | |
| December 19 | 12:00 pm | No. 7 Youngstown State* | No. 6 | Marshall University StadiumHuntington, WV (NCAA Division I-AA Championship Game) | CBS | W 31–28 | 31,304 | |
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from NCAA Division I-AA Football Committee Poll released prior to the gameAll times are in Eastern time |
The following players were selected in the 1993 NFL draft.
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Position | Round | Pick | Franchise |
| Troy Brown | Wide receiver | 8 | 198 | New England Patriots |
- Michael Payton, Walter Payton Award
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