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PREVIEW OF THE 2026 SCHEDULE

THE HISTORICAL MATCH-UP BETWEEN MARSHALL AND TYLER HIGH KICKS OFF 2026 SEASON

PHOTO CREDIT GEOFF MCKAY PHOTOGRAPHY 

There are few rivalries in the state of Texas older than Marshall Vs. Tyler High.

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The two legacy programs have been clashing on the gridiron for 118 years, dating back to 1908.

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Since renewing the series in 2022, it has grown into one of the most competitive and exciting August games in East Texas.

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The 2022 game revived the ancient series after a decade-long break.  Marshall rushed out to a quick 15-0 lead before Tyler fight back to make it 33-19 at halftime.  The Mavs tucked it away in the second half to take the 40-29 win.

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In 2023 the two teams put on a FIVE OVERTIME thriller at Rose Stadium.  Tyler jumped out to a quick 14-0 lead over Marshall headed into halftime.  The Mavs cut the deficit to 14-7, but the Lions answered to make it 21-7.  A fierce fourth quarter rally by Marshall tied the game up 21-21 to force OT.  The game remained knotted after FOUR extra stanzas, but the Lions got the 5 OT victory when they stopped Marshall short of the goal line on a 2 point PAT.  Tyler clinched the 38-36 win.

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The 2024 game was similar to the 2022 game in that it was another comfortable Marshall win.  Played in a driving monsoon most of the night, the Lions had no answer for the Maverick running game in a 41-14 blow out.  Tyler had ZERO passing yards in the rain and less than 200 yards rushing on the night.  Marshall piled up 406 yards of offense.

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The 2025 game was similar to the 2023 barn-burner game in another back and fourth affair.  Marshall and Tyler traded scores in the first half as both offenses were humming along.  Every time one team would score, the other had an answer.  The game was knotted up 21-21 at halftime.  Tyler took control of the game in the third quarter with a pair of scores to take a commanding 35-21 lead.  Marshall continued to battle as they tied up the game 35-35 with 9 mins left in the game.  Tyler again took the lead 42-35 with 8: 33 remaining.  Marshall got a touchdown with 1:57 left on the clock.  They elected to go for two and took a 43-42 lead.  The Lions made it interesting late in the game as they drive into Maverick territory, but wasn't able to get the score preserving the Marshall win.

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The 2026 game is expected to be another good one as Tyler returns a solid core of players that lead the Lions into the 5A Division I playoff last season.

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Marshall is also coming off of a 5A Division II playoff berth last season.

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A full preview of the game will be posted on the GAMEDAY page the week of the game.

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Kickoff will be set for 7:30 PM at Rose Stadium in Tyler.

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NEW DISTRICT RIVALS HAVE BEEN NAMED

TOUGH 2026 SCHEDULE WILL TEST MAVS AS THEY HEAD INTO A NEW 5A-DIVISION II DISTRICT 

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PHOTO CREDIT GEOFF McKAY

The Marshall Mavericks annually piece together a tough non-district football schedule and 2026 has proven to be no exception.

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The Mavs will also welcome a new district line-up as they move over to 5A Division II District 6 with two DFW members from Terrell and Greenville.

 

The schedule is peppered with some of the Mavericks' oldest and longest rivals.

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Aug 28 At Tyler
Sep 04 At Longview
Sep 11 Garland
Sep 18 Nacogdoches*
Sept 25 at Texas High*
Oct 2 BYE WEEK
Oct 9 Hallsville*
Oct 16 at Mount Pleasant*
Oct 23 Greenville*
Oct 30 At Terrell*
Nov 06 Whitehouse* 

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Marshall opens the season against the Tyler High Lions for the fifth consecutive season in a series that has become one of the most entertaining games in non-district play since resurrecting in 2022.  The Mavs and Lions have been tangling since 1908 and is the oldest rivalry in Maverick history.  The Lions are a 5A Division I school that advanced to the playoffs in 2025.

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The longtime series with 6A Longview will be the week 2 match-up.  Last season saw the Marshall defense hold the Lobos (7-5) in check most of the night, but the offense wasn't able to produce enough points in a 21-7 loss. Longview is Marshall's longest rivalry dating back to 1909 with 115 games between the two programs.

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Week three will mark the first ever meeting between Marshall and 6A Garland.  The Owls were (5-5) last season in the state's largest classification.

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District play will kickoff in week 4 when the Nacogdoches Dragons come to town.  The Dragons are coming off a (6-5) playoff season from last year and will be loaded with returning talent this season.  Marshall and Nac have been facing off since 1917 with 59 games between them.

 

Week 5 is the annual showdown Vs. Texas High at Grim Stadium.  The Tigers were (10-2) last season and have had a strangle-hold on the district championship since 2020.  Marshall has not beaten the Tigers since 2018.  Marshall and Texas High have been battling since 1911 and have 104 games between them.

 

Week 7 will have arch-rival Hallsville coming to town.  The Bobcats were (2-8) last season.  Marshall has won 10 of the last 11 games vs. Hallsville dating back to 2015.

 

Week 8 the Mavs will travel to Mount Pleasant to take on a feisty Tiger team that advanced to the Area round last season.  Marshall has won 12 of the last 13 games.  MP will likely be one of the district favorites in 2026 as they return several key starters from last season's team. 

   

Week 9 will have Greenville returning to Marshall for the first time since 2017.  They were (1-9) last season.  The Mavs have beaten Greenville four straight games dating back to 2014 in the rare series.

Week 10 has Marshall going to Terrell for their longest road game of the season.  The Tigers were an impressive (12-1) last season, advancing to the region semifinals.  They have not played each other since 1920, marking 106 years between games.

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Week 11 has Marshall closing out the regular season against the Whitehouse Wildcats.  They were (2-8) last season.  The Mavs has won 7 of the last 8 games and 5 in a row.

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