Marshall Hiring
By Anthony Doria, FM88 Sports
Jan. 8, 2025
HUNTINGTON, W. Va. (WMUL-FM) — On the same day that Marshall announced its new offensive coordinator, it would welcome another play-caller, as Shannon Morrison would become the new Defensive coordinator for the 2025 season.
Morrison is in his third stint at Marshall, where he was most recently the linebackers coach.
Previously, Morrison has coached Eli Neal and Abraham Beauplan, who are currently on NFL rosters.
Morrison has proven his ability to coach as his linebackers were critical to the team’s success in 2022. Marshall’s defense finished in the top 10 in FBS in several categories, which included being the top-ranked third down defense in all of college football. Marshall was also in the top-10 in FBS in total defense, scoring defense and rushing defense.
However, this Marshall defense has lost many starters to either the transfer portal or the NFL Draft, including Mike Green, JJ Roberts, and Jayden Yates.
This new defense will be put to the test as the Thundering Herd takes on the Georgia Bulldogs on August 30th.
More updates regarding Marshall’s staff will be provided as they become available.