HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Carlos Del Rio-Wilson threw two touchdown passes and added 58 yards rushing and a score as Marshall cruised past FCS-member Eastern Kentucky 38-7 on Saturday night.
The Thundering Herd (1-2) picked up their first win under first-year coach Tony Gibson.
After an interception on their opening drive, the Thundering Herd (1-2) scored on four straight possessions to make it 24-0. Adrian Norton added a 30-yard reception for a score with eight seconds before halftime to extend Marshall's lead to 31-0.
JacQai Long ran for 50 yards on 10 carries with a touchdown for the Thundering Herd. Justin Williams-Thomas also had a touchdown run and catch.
Marshall held Eastern Kentucky (1-2) to just 102 yards of offense.
Jordyn Potts threw a touchdown pass to Jayden West for the Colonels in the third quarter.
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