The 1999 Marshall Thundering Herd football team represented Marshall University in the 1999 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Thundering Herd played their home games at Marshall University Stadium in Huntington, West Virginia, and competed in the East Division of the Mid-American Conference (MAC). The team was coached by fourth-year head coach Bob Pruett. Marshall became the second non-automatic qualifying team in the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) era to finish the year ranked in the top 10 of the AP Poll.
Marshall outscored its opponents 463–137 en route to an undefeated, 13–0, season. The season-opener at Clemson (13–10) and the MAC Championship Game vs. Western Michigan (34–30) were the only games decided by less than 12 points.
Schedule
Game summaries
Clemson
Liberty
Bowling Green
Temple
Miami (OH)
Toledo
Buffalo
Northern Illinois
Kent State
Western Michigan
Ohio
Western Michigan–MAC Championship
BYU–Motor City Bowl
Roster
Team players drafted in the NFL The following players were selected in the 2000 NFL draft. Player Position Round Pick Franchise Chad Pennington Quarterback 117 New York Jets Rogers Beckett Defensive Back 2 43 San Diego Chargers Doug Chapman Running Back 3 88 Minnesota Vikings James Williams Wide Receiver 6 175 Seattle Seahawks
Awards and honors Chad Pennington, Davey O'Brien Trophy finalist Chad Pennington, Heisman Trophy Finalist Chad Pennington, MAC Championship Game MVP and MAC Offensive Player of the Year Chad Pennington, 1st Team All-MAC Nate Poole, 1st Team All-MAC Giradie Mercer, 1st Team All-MAC Doug Chapman, 1st Team All-MAC John Grace, 1st Team All-MAC Rogers Beckett, 1st Team All-MAC James Williams, 1st Team All-MAC
Rankings
References