Game log · Week-by-week
2026 season · 3 games
| Wk | Opp | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | W 52-16vs North Texas | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 1 | 15 | |
| Wk 2 | W 55-0vs Howard | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 1 | 51 | |
| Wk 3 | W 38-0vs Western Kentucky | 7 | 81 | 11.6 | 0 | 25 | Season-high 81 yds |
| Total | 11 | 169 | 18.5 | 2 | 51 |
#11
Nick Marsh
Junior wide receiver for Indiana. 2026: 3 games with a box-score line.
6′3″ · 213 lb · Detroit, MI · River Rouge
CFB Index 64 · #109 of 485 WRsHigh confidenceTransferred Michigan State → Indiana for 2026
CFB Index
A single number blending on-field production (an EPA-based value lane) with box-score output for this player's position.
0-100, scaled within each position's own cohort — not directly comparable across positions.
The numbers
169
receiving yards · 2026 · through week 3
3 games into 2026 so far -- Best game: 2 rec, 71 yds, 1 TD, vs Howard
His career numbers, season by seasonThe story
Junior wide receiver for Indiana. 2026: 3 games with a box-score line.
- Signed as a 4-star recruit to Michigan State in 2024.
- Transferred from Michigan State to Indiana in 2026.
- Nick Marsh named WR1 for Indiana (Aug 19) Reported
Buzz vs Tape
Every angle we can check here reads about where you'd expect this season.
23.4own fans
12.2national conversation
Also checked out fine:
In Their Words
329 windows · 2026 fan posts
becker×306.2nick×60.9hoover×71.5charlie×36.9indiana×18.3tell×36.5injury×6.9last×4.9
“If we are being honest, Mensah should not be the only quarterback that appears on the list twice. Because Indiana has Marsh and Becker. And A&M has Horton and Craver.”
youtube/Locked On Canes · fan post, verbatim
Nick Marsh
Moves the chains on third down. Two head coaches in three seasons, at two different programs. His first career honor landed in 2024: Big Ten Freshman Player of the Week. The receipt on tape: 81 rec yds, 7 receptions against Western Kentucky, Week 3, 2026.
169 REC YDS · 11 REC · 2 REC TD
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- season totals
- positional archetype classification
- head-coach lineage
- recognition record
- game log
His career
He was winning awards before he was old enough to be a story.
The week the volume broke through — put up 94 yds vs Youngstown State.Youngstown State · W 41-242025
202411 games
- Signed with Michigan State4-star out of River Rouge
20263 games
- Entered the portal
- Entered the portal
- Entered the portal
- Entered the portal
Career arc
HS
Recruit
★★★★
CFB
College
2 teams
NFL
NFL Draft
—
Trophy case · Confirmed honors
What the selectors said
🎓
FRESHMAN HONORS
Freshman recognition (2024)
2 mention(s)
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
1 coach2024–2026
Indiana
Played his entire career under Curt Cignetti.
Where He Ended Up · Transfer
Transferred to Indiana
2025Michigan State
2026Indiana
Career stats
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Indiana | 11 | 169 | 15.4 | 2 | -- |
| 2025 | Michigan State | 59 | 662 | 11.2 | 6 | -- |
| 2024 | Michigan State | 41 | 649 | 15.8 | 3 | -- |
| Career | 111 | 1,480 | 13.3 | 11 | -- |
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Indiana | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2025 | Michigan State | 3 | 11 | -- | -- | -- |
| 2024 | Michigan State | 4 | 23 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 7 | 34 | -- | -- | -- |
Game log
Game by game
Nick Marsh's 2026 production
Point color shows the opponent's defensive strength that week (red = weaker defense, blue = stronger) — dashed line is this player's own season average.
Signature game
SIGNATURE GAME · Week 2 · 2026
W 55–0
vs Howard
2 rec · 71 yds · 1 TD
Dominant 55-point win at home against Howard.
With J. Hoover — 145 yds · 4 TD · 0 INT · QBR 75.5 · 18 rush yds (6 car) · T. Richard — 108 rush yds (11 car) · 1 TD
Signature plays
Signature plays · top plays by |EPA|
The plays that mattered most
- Week 2 · Howard · 1&10 · Q3 · EPA +3.92(06:09) Shotgun #2 G.Wilson pass complete deep middle to #11 N.Marsh caught at HOW10, for 51 yards to the HOW00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:03, 1ST DOWN #35 P.McAteer kick attempt good (H: #93 Q.Warren, LS: #55 D.Clausen)
- Week 2 · Howard · 3&13 · Q2 · EPA +3.53(01:53) Shotgun #10 J.Hoover pass complete short right to #11 N.Marsh caught at HOW48, for 20 yards to the HOW31 (#10 F.Mass; #36 A.Foster), 1ST DOWN
- Week 1 · North Texas · 3&5 · Q1 · EPA +2.95(13:40) Shotgun #10 J.Hoover pass complete short left to #11 N.Marsh caught at UNT00, for 15 yards to the UNT00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 13:36, 1ST DOWN. The previous play is under automatic review - "Pass completion". CALL OVERTURNED. (Original Play: (13:40) Shotgun #10 J.Hoover pass incomplete short left to #11 N.Marsh thrown to UNT00) #15 N.Radicic kick attempt good (H: #93 Q.Warren, LS: #55 D.Clausen)
- Week 3 · Western Kentucky · 1&10 · Q2 · EPA +1.72(12:33) Shotgun #10 J.Hoover pass complete short left to #11 N.Marsh caught at WKU47, for 25 yards to the WKU34 (#6 J.Brown; #32 W.Ard), 1ST DOWN
- Week 3 · Western Kentucky · 1&10 · Q2 · EPA +1.32(07:56) Shotgun #10 J.Hoover pass complete short right to #11 N.Marsh caught at IND31, for 15 yards to the IND40 (#6 J.Brown), 1ST DOWN
- Week 3 · Western Kentucky · 1&10 · Q1 · EPA +0.84(11:13) Shotgun #10 J.Hoover pass complete short left to #11 N.Marsh caught at WKU45, for 8 yards to the WKU42 (#2 T.Newsome Jr.), out of bounds
- Week 3 · Western Kentucky · 1&10 · Q3 · EPA +0.75(04:45) Shotgun #10 J.Hoover pass complete short left to #11 N.Marsh caught at WKU43, for 12 yards to the WKU38 fumbled by #11 N.Marsh at WKU39 forced by #21 J.Wester recovered by IND #11 N.Marsh at WKU38, End Of Play, 1ST DOWN
- Week 3 · Western Kentucky · 2&6 · Q2 · EPA +0.69(06:14) Shotgun #10 J.Hoover pass complete short left to #11 N.Marsh caught at WKU36, for 7 yards to the WKU35 (#7 J.Lewis), 1ST DOWN
- Week 1 · North Texas · 3&9 · Q2 · EPA -0.58(01:33) Shotgun #10 J.Hoover pass complete short right to #11 N.Marsh caught at UNT35, for 2 yards to the UNT31 (#10 D.Onuoha)
- Week 3 · Western Kentucky · 2&7 · Q1 · EPA +0.38(00:29) Shotgun #10 J.Hoover pass complete short left to #11 N.Marsh caught at IND08, for 8 yards to the IND13 (#10 X.Griffin), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
2026 snapshot
Since week 2: +81 receiving yards, +7 catches.
Season context · Team result + system
2024Michigan State5-7HC: Jonathan Smith · Balanced, slow tempo
2025Michigan State4-8HC: Jonathan Smith · Balanced
2026Indiana3-0HC: Curt Cignetti · Run-heavy, slow tempo
Where this profile ranks vs the WR cohort
Box-score percentiles
High confidence
Elite: fumbles lost (81st percentile). Concern: receptions (0th percentile).
Box-score rates (6)
Percentiles versus same-position peers with enough snaps this season, based on box-score rates.
Splits & context
Splits · Per-game
2026 season · 3 games
Home vs Road
| REC/g | YDS/g | YPR | TD/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home3g | 3.7 | 56.3 | 18.5 | 0.7 |
First half vs Second half
| REC/g | YDS/g | YPR | TD/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-73g | 3.7 | 56.3 | 18.5 | 0.7 |
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Curt Cignetti
Pass share
32.8%
57 pass / 117 run
Plays / game
58.0
3 games
Team sack rate
8.1%
62 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy, slow tempo.
Awards
Player standing · 2026
Backup
On the two-deep and pushing for snaps.
Roster2-deepStarterRecognizedEliteApex
How he plays
Play style
Reliable target who converts on critical downs. Not flashy; consistently productive.
CFB Index positional classification
DNA match
Player DNA
Possession Receiver
Reliable target who converts on critical downs. Not flashy; consistently productive.
WR
His 2025 production profile sits closest to Cam Coleman’s 2025 season.
Matches Cam on
Total EPA (college ability)
Yards / reception
TD rate
Differs from Cam on
Recruiting rating (lower)
Through 3 college seasons, his career arc tracks closest to Jalen Kelsey’s path through Campbell.
Jalen Kelsey
99%match
#3
Lujuan Winningham
97%
#5
Jermaine Jackson
94%
Matches Jalen on
Yards per reception
As a sophomore, his production profile tracks closest to Cam Coleman's sophomore season at Auburn (2025).
86%match
Matches Cam on
Total EPA (college ability)
EPA / play (adj)
Yards / reception
Differs from Cam on
Recruiting rating (lower)
Player DNA
Players who play like Nick Marsh
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2026
Peak #148
Peaked at #148 this season.
Background
Career Notes & Records Appeared in 23 games with 20 starts over two seasons at Michigan State (2024-25) … Has at least one reception in all 23 career games … Owns two 100-yard receiving games (2, 2024) … Made multiple touchdown receptions once (1, 2024). Michigan State Records: Became the 49th…
The receiver room · Indiana
- #7Shazz Preston723 receiving yards · 2025
- #80Charlie Becker679 receiving yards · 2025
- #11Nick Marsh662 receiving yards · 2025
- #4Davion Chandler65 receiving yards · 2025
- #6LeBron Bond49 receiving yards · 2025
9 more on the roster · Indiana team page
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology