Marshall Football Unveils Throwback Uniform Honoring the 75
Marshall University is turning back the clock for one of the most meaningful games on its 2026 football schedule.
The Thundering Herd unveiled a special throwback uniform honoring the 75 people who lost their lives in the 1970 Southern Airways Flight 932 crash, while also commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 2006 film We Are Marshall.
Marshall will wear the uniforms during its annual “75” game against Appalachian State on Nov. 14, exactly 56 years after the tragic crash.
The uniforms closely recreate the look worn by Marshall during the 1970 season, bringing back the classic green-and-white aesthetic of the Thundering Herd.
The throwback also carries special significance because 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of We Are Marshall, the 2006 film that brought the story of the crash and Marshall's rebuilding efforts to a national audience.
The film, starring Matthew McConaughey as head coach Jack Lengyel, chronicles Marshall's efforts to rebuild its football program following the tragedy.
The uniforms featured in the film were inspired by Marshall's 1970-era look, making the 2026 throwback a fitting connection between the real history of the program and the movie that introduced the story to a new generation.
While the overall uniform recreates Marshall's 1970 look, the helmets feature one of the most meaningful details.
Marshall's helmets will feature a sticker depicting the silhouette of the fountain on campus that honors the 75, accompanied by the date: NOV. 14, 1970
It's a small detail that makes the uniform more than simply a retro design. Every element is intended to serve as a reminder of the people who were lost and the legacy they left behind.
When Marshall takes the field against Appalachian State on Nov. 14, the uniform will connect the 1970 team, the 2006 film and the 2026 Thundering Herd through one of the most important stories in college football history.
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