Green helps lead Marshall to 56-17 victory over VMI
Isaiah Green threw for a career-high four touchdowns and Talik Keaton returned a punt 67 yards for a score as Marshall opened the season with a dominating 56-17 victory over VMI on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
VMI Keydets
17
Marshall Thundering Herd
56
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VMI | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 17 |
| MRSH | 14 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 56 |
Joan C. Edwards Stadium · 23,875 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | L 14-66 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Chattanooga Mocs | L 10-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers | L 0-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Wofford Terriers | L 14-41 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Mercer Bears | L 3-54 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:31 17-56
Garet Morrell 11 Yd pass from Alex Thomson (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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Touchdown 8:48 17-49
Seth Morgan 3 Yd Run (Grant Clemons Kick)
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Field Goal 14:37 10-49
Grant Clemons 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:25 7-49
Brenden Knox 1 Yd Run (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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Touchdown 9:58 7-42
Corey Gammage 33 Yd pass from Isaiah Green (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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Touchdown 0:00 7-35
Brenden Knox 1 Yd Run (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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Touchdown 4:14 7-28
Xavier Gaines 4 Yd pass from Isaiah Green (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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Touchdown 13:10 7-21
Javeon Lara 50 Yd pass from Reece Udinski (Grant Clemons Kick)
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Touchdown 13:24 0-21
Artie Henry 51 Yd pass from Isaiah Green (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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Touchdown 1:42 0-14
Talik Keaton 67 Yd Punt Return (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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Touchdown 3:09 0-7
Willie Johnson 29 Yd pass from Isaiah Green (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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MRSH
6 plays, 34 yards, 3:39 · End of Game
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VMI 3:39
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:52 · Interception
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MRSH 4:31
8 plays, 73 yards, 4:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:31 17-56
Garet Morrell 11 Yd pass from Alex Thomson (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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VMI 8:48
8 plays, 45 yards, 3:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:48 17-49
Seth Morgan 3 Yd Run (Grant Clemons Kick)
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MRSH 11:56
5 plays, 16 yards, 2:41 · Fumble
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VMI 14:37
19 plays, 64 yards, 4:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:37 10-49
Grant Clemons 28 Yd Field Goal
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MRSH 4:25
7 plays, 99 yards, 3:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:25 7-49
Brenden Knox 1 Yd Run (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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VMI 7:51
6 plays, 37 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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MRSH 9:58
11 plays, 82 yards, 5:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:58 7-42
Corey Gammage 33 Yd pass from Isaiah Green (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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MRSH 15:00
14 plays, 83 yards, 2:27 · Touchdown
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VMI 2:27
5 plays, 34 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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MRSH 4:14
6 plays, 87 yards, 2:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:00 7-35
Brenden Knox 1 Yd Run (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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Touchdown 4:14 7-28
Xavier Gaines 4 Yd pass from Isaiah Green (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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VMI 6:56
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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MRSH 9:16
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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VMI 10:45
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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MRSH 11:59
3 plays, 10 yards, 1:11 · Interception
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VMI 13:10
1 play, 65 yards, 0:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:10 7-21
Javeon Lara 50 Yd pass from Reece Udinski (Grant Clemons Kick)
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MRSH 13:24
7 plays, 89 yards, 2:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:24 0-21
Artie Henry 51 Yd pass from Isaiah Green (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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VMI 0:38
4 plays, 18 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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VMI 1:42
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:27 · Punt Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:42 0-14
Talik Keaton 67 Yd Punt Return (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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MRSH 3:09
6 plays, 60 yards, 2:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:09 0-7
Willie Johnson 29 Yd pass from Isaiah Green (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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VMI 5:49
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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MRSH 7:58
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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VMI 9:53
5 plays, 11 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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MRSH 11:59
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:38 · Punt
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VMI 12:37
5 plays, 21 yards, 2:23 · Punt
Showing the last 37 of 37 events.
Team Stats
VMI
MRSH
17
1st Downs
35
5-17
3rd down efficiency
6-12
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
257
Total Yards
620
201
Passing
340
22/40
Comp/Att
24/36
5.0
Yards per pass
9.4
56
Rushing
280
27
Rushing Attempts
46
2.1
Yards per rush
6.1
8-50
Penalties
8-78
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
25:39
Possession
34:21
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