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Loses out in QB competition Pennington will be a backup for Marshall after Stone Earle was named the starter, Luke Creasy of The Huntington Herald-Dispatch reports.

Impact Pennington is slated to be a backup, and likely the third-stringer, for Marshall this season. The redshirt sophomore appeared in four games for the Thundering Herd last season, tossing for 695 yards, no touchdowns and six interceptions.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles as starter Pennington completed 22 of 36 passes for 159 yards and three interceptions during Saturday's 28-0 defeat versus South Alabama.

Impact After splitting first-team reps with Cam Fancher pre-game, Fancher was ruled out with an undisclosed injury, thrusting Pennington into a starting role. He struggled massively, failing to lead a single scoring drive while throwing three interceptions. It's unclear if it will be Pennington or Fancher under center for Marshall's regular-season finale.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Splitting first team reps Pennington is splitting first-team reps at quarterback ahead of Saturday's game at South Alabama, Luke Creasy of The Huntington Herald-Dispatch reports.

Impact Pennington and Cam Fincher are splitting first-team reps ahead of Saturday's game, making it unclear who will start the game. Pennington has played in two games this season, completing 62.8 percent of his passes for 278 yards and three interceptions.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leans on run game Pennington completed 15 of 20 passes for 201 yards and one interception during Saturday's 38-33 win versus Georgia Southern.

Impact Pennington only needed to attempt 20 passes Saturday as Rasheen Ali rushed for 165 yards and three scores. Despite the limited workload, Pennington was solid, surpassing 200 yards and completing 75 percent of his attempts. If Cam Fancher (undisclosed) remains sidelined for Saturday's game against South Alabama, expect Pennington to be under center once again.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles as reserve Pennington was 12-for-23 passing for 77 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 34-6 defeat versus Coastal Carolina.

Impact Pennington took over for Cam Fancher mid-way through the third quarter after the latter threw his second interception of the game. However, Pennington was unable to capitalize on the opportunity, throwing two interceptions himself and being held to under 80 passing yards. Though Fancher should remain the Thundering Herd's starter heading into their Week 10 matchup, Pennington could see more opportunities if Fancher continues to struggle.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE