Marshall coach Tony Gibson turns 54 Tuesday

Ranks fourth-oldest in Sun Belt, 45th in FBS

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Happy Birthday to Marshall’s Tony Gibson, who turns 54 today. Gibson is Sun Belt’s 4th oldest head coach & 45th olde Via @Brett_McMurphy on X

What happened: Tony Gibson leads Marshall in the Sun Belt during the 2026 regular season. He turns 54 on Tuesday, ranking as the league's fourth-oldest head coach and 45th-oldest in the FBS.

Why it matters: Coaching age marks experience tiers in a league with frequent turnover. Gibson's placement puts him on the older end of the Sun Belt group and near the middle nationally.

By the numbers: Age: 54; Sun Belt age rank: 4th; FBS age rank: 45th.

What to watch: Marshall continues the 2026 regular season under Gibson.

Sources

@Brett_McMurphy 2026-10-13T02:06:24.535102+00:00

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