The Drive with Paul Swann

Marshall football general manager Alex Jones joins Paul Swann to break down the Thundering Herd’s 2026 National Signing Day class. Later, Bill Cornwell sits down with Swann to preview Southern Miss at Marshall in men’s basketball.

The Drive with Paul Swann for February 3, 2026

Marshall Softball's Diamond Leslie joins Paul Swann on this edition of The Drive.

The Drive with Paul Swann for January 30, 2026.

The Drive with Paul Swann previews an exciting week for Marshall basketball. Bobby Iddings, Marshall ESPN+ play-by-play announcer, joins the show to break down the women’s team (17–5, 8–2 SBC) as they return home Wednesday to host Troy (16–4, 7–2 SBC) in a key Sun Belt matchup.Plus, Emily Suter, Marshall’s director of premium seating, donor experience and special events, discusses her new role and how fans can take advantage of sky deck rentals at basketball games and other athletic spaces for private events.All that and more on The Drive with Paul Swann.

The Drive with Paul Swann for January 27, 2026.

The Sun Belt Conference postponed Saturday’s men’s basketball matchup between Marshall and South Alabama due to a winter storm expected this weekend, plus the Marshall women win on the road against ULM.

The Drive with Paul Swann recaps Marshall’s 115–60 win over ULM, a record-setting night from beyond the arc. The Thundering Herd hit 26 3-point baskets, setting both a Marshall team record and a Sun Belt Conference mark in the lopsided victory. Swann breaks down the shooting performance, key contributors and what the win means going forward.

Marshall’s Associate Athletics Director — Ticket Sales and Fan Engagement, Ryan Crisp, joins Paul Swann to discuss the reasons behind the schedule change for Marshall men’s basketball.

Head coach Cornelus Jackson shares his thoughts on the week ahead, including upcoming matchups against ULM and South Alabama, on today’s episode of The Drive podcast.

Paul Swann reacts to the Marshall Thundering Herd’s home loss to Coastal Carolina, breaking down what went wrong and what it means moving forward on this edition of The Drive with Paul Swann.

The Drive with Paul Swann for January 14, 2026

Marshall women’s basketball guard Blessing King joins The Drive with Paul Swann as the Thundering Herd ride a 10-game winning streak and remain undefeated in Sun Belt Conference play. King discusses the run, the team’s mindset, and what’s driving the success.

Paul Swann reacts to the Marshall Thundering Herd’s road loss to Georgia State, breaking down what went wrong and what it means moving forward on this edition of The Drive with Paul Swann.

The Drive with Paul Swann returns with a look at Marshall football and the transfer portal. Which departure stings the most, and which new addition brings the most optimism for the Thundering Herd? Paul breaks it down and invites listeners to weigh in with their thoughts as the roster takes shape.

Marshall wins on the road at James Madison, Paul Swann breaks down the victory.

On this episode of The Drive with Paul Swann, Marshall tennis coach John Mercer joins the show to discuss the upcoming season. Plus, ESPN+ analyst Bobby Iddings breaks down the Marshall women’s basketball matchup against Old Dominion.

Ryan Crisp joins The Drive with Paul Swann to discuss Marshall women’s basketball and how you can get in on the action.

On the January 5 edition of The Drive with Paul Swann, Paul Swann reviews Marshall men’s basketball following an 88-81 win over Appalachian State that moved the Thundering Herd to 10-5 overall and 2-1 in Sun Belt play. Jalen Speer leads the discussion, with contributions from Noah Otshudi and Wyatt Fricks also highlighted. The show previews Wednesday’s matchup against James Madison and examines early Sun Belt standings and team trends.Marshall women’s basketball is also covered after improving to 13-3 overall and 4-0 in conference play with a road win at Appalachian State. Paul breaks down the defensive performance, roster health, and positioning in the Sun Belt race.The episode includes Marshall football end-of-season awards, transfer portal updates, College Football Playoff semifinal analysis, NFL playoff positioning, and listener response.

Paul Swann looks back at the weekend that was in Marshall sports, plus your texts on today’s episode of The Drive.

On today’s episode of The Drive with Paul Swann, we cover staff changes at Marshall and a major off-field development in college football. Marshall Athletics has named Max Remy the department’s new Chief of Staff. Marshall Football has hired Alex Jones as its new General Manager. The show also includes discussion of former Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore, who was fired for an inappropriate relationship with a staffer and is now facing felony home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering charges. Listener questions round out the hour, including one suggestion that Marshall football players should eat bison.

The Drive with Paul Swann for December 11, 2025.

Marshall University’s Director of Premium Seating and Donor Experience, Emily Suter, joins Paul Swann live from the Cam Henderson Center for the Wednesday, December 10th edition of The Drive. Tune in for insights on Marshall Athletics, premium seating updates, donor engagement, and the latest happenings around the Herd.

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann, Randy Lee — the longtime voice of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers — joins Paul to preview the WKU–Marshall men’s basketball matchup and break down key storylines for both teams.

Paul Swann has the latest on the College Football Playoff and shares comments from Marshall men’s basketball head coach Cornelius Jackson as the Thundering Herd tries to bounce back from a three-game losing streak.

Today on The Drive, Paul Swann spoke with Ohio Bobcats color commentator Rob Cornelius.

Today on The Drive, we talk with Marshall football general manager Quint Cottingham about Early National Signing Day, and StormTracker 13 meteorologist Spencer Adkins joins us to promote Toys for Tots.

Matt Lewis, Assistant Director of Marketing and Fan Engagement, joins this episode of The Drive.

In this episode of The Drive, we talk about Alabama adding Marshall to its 2027 football schedule and what the matchup means for the Herd.

In this episode of The Drive, we break down reports that Eastern Michigan has dropped Marshall from the 2026 football schedule and look at what it means for the Herd moving forward. We also feature comments from Marshall basketball coach Cornelius Jackson as the team continues its early-season build.

The Drive with Paul Swann for November 25, 2025

The Drive with Paul Swann for Monday, November 24, 2025.

Marshall Associate Athletics Director for Ticket Sales and Fan Engagement, Ryan Crisp, joins Paul Swann with an update on the week’s events for Marshall Athletics on this edition of The Drive with Paul Swann.

It’s App State week on The Drive with Paul Swann, and Tony Gibson breaks it down.

Comments from head coach Chris Grassie as Marshall receives an at-large bid to the NCAA Men’s Soccer Tournament as an unseeded team and prepares to host Cleveland State in the first round.

On this episode of The Drive, Paul Swann reflects on the Nov. 14, 1970 Marshall plane crash that killed 75 people and reshaped the university and community. He also looks ahead to Marshall’s matchup at Georgia State.

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann, Bobby Iddings breaks down the Marshall Thundering Herd’s gritty 3-2 double-overtime win over the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Sun Belt Conference Men’s Soccer Championship semifinal.

Gerald Harrison, Vice President and Director of Athletics, joins Paul Swann live from the Cam Henderson Center on today’s edition of The Drive.

On today’s episode of The Drive with Paul Swann, Paul is joined by Coal Cats Baseball General Manager Christian Palmer to discuss the team’s departure from Huntington and Marshall University’s Jack Cook Field. Plus, hear from Marshall Football Head Coach Tony Gibson.

The Drive with Paul Swann for Monday, November 10, 2025.

The Drive with Paul Swann for November 7, 2025

The Drive with Paul Swann for November 6, 2025.

On this episode of The Drive with Paul Swann, Paul is joined by Ryan Crisp, Associate Athletics Director for Ticket Sales and Fan Engagement.

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann: Bobby Iddings joins the show to preview UCF at No. 17 Marshall on the pitch, plus comments from Marshall basketball coach Corny Jackson on his team's win on the road at UMass.

The Drive with Paul Swann for November 3, 2025

The Drive with Paul Swann for October 31, 2025

On today’s episode of The Drive with Paul Swann, Paul talks with Assistant Director of Marketing and Fan Engagement Matt Lewis.

Today on The Drive with Paul Swann, Chris Dickerson, president of the SOJMC Alumni Advisory Board, joins the show to discuss Jeff Hopson and Jerod Smalley, who will be inducted into Marshall University’s W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications Hall of Fame. Hopson is an Emmy-winning videographer who has covered global sporting events, while Smalley is a six-time Ohio Associated Press Best Anchor and advocate for autism awareness. Get tickets to the Hall of Fame dinner here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marshall-university-sojmc-2025-hall-of-fame-dinner-tickets-1716149602659?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Comments from Marshall football coach Tony Gibson headline this episode of The Drive with Paul Swann.

Paul Swann interviews Tim Stephens from HD Media to discuss the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s measures against the Ironton Fighting Tigers football program.