Marshall University president Brad D. Smith introduces head football coach Tony Gibson during a press conference on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at the Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation in Huntington, W.Va. (Ryan Fischer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)

Marshall University's head football coach Tony Gibson responds to questions during a press conference on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at the Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation in Huntington, W.Va. (Ryan Fischer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)

Marshall University's head football coach Tony Gibson, left, sits alongside athletic director Christian Spears and president Brad D. Smith during a press conference on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at the Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation in Huntington, W.Va. (Ryan Fischer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)

Marshall University's head football coach Tony Gibson speaks during press conference on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at the Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation in Huntington, W.Va. (Ryan Fischer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)