Marshall rolls 59-0 in dazzling debut for QB Wells
Grant Wells threw for 307 yards and four touchdowns to set and tie school records for a debut quarterback and Marshall rolled past Eastern Kentucky 59-0 on Saturday in both teams' season opener.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Eastern Kentucky Colonels
0
Marshall Thundering Herd
59
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MRSH | 21 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 59 |
Joan C. Edwards Stadium
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Austin Peay Governors | L 31-55 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Tarleton State Texans | L 24-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs West Florida Argonauts | W 16-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | L 20-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs West Georgia Wolves | W 30-20 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:02 0-59
Amir Richardson 3 Yd pass from Luke Zban (Shane Ciucci Kick)
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Touchdown 0:43 0-52
Lawrence Papillon 13 Yd Run (Shane Ciucci Kick)
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Touchdown 7:04 0-45
Sheldon Evans 6 Yd Run (Shane Ciucci Kick)
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Touchdown 3:07 0-38
Jaron Woodyard 42 Yd pass from Grant Wells (Shane Ciucci Kick)
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Field Goal 6:07 0-31
Shane Ciucci 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:02 0-28
Garet Morrell 2 Yd pass from Grant Wells (Shane Ciucci Kick)
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Touchdown 2:01 0-21
Talik Keaton 21 Yd pass from Grant Wells (Shane Ciucci Kick)
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Touchdown 8:04 0-14
Brenden Knox 8 Yd Run (Shane Ciucci Kick)
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Touchdown 12:19 0-7
Xavier Gaines 22 Yd pass from Grant Wells (Shane Ciucci Kick)
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MRSH
4 plays, 32 yards, 2:16 · End of Game
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EKU 2:16
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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MRSH 4:02
15 plays, 75 yards, 8:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:02 0-59
Amir Richardson 3 Yd pass from Luke Zban (Shane Ciucci Kick)
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EKU 12:24
6 plays, 17 yards, 3:19 · Punt
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MRSH 0:43
7 plays, 63 yards, 2:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:43 0-52
Lawrence Papillon 13 Yd Run (Shane Ciucci Kick)
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EKU 3:30
7 plays, 38 yards, 3:34 · Missed FG
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MRSH 7:04
12 plays, 90 yards, 5:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:04 0-45
Sheldon Evans 6 Yd Run (Shane Ciucci Kick)
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EKU 12:09
6 plays, 31 yards, 2:51 · Punt
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MRSH
7 plays, 22 yards, 1:41 · End of Half
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EKU 1:41
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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MRSH 3:07
1 play, 42 yards, 0:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:07 0-38
Jaron Woodyard 42 Yd pass from Grant Wells (Shane Ciucci Kick)
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EKU 3:13
6 plays, 17 yards, 2:54 · Downs
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MRSH 6:07
7 plays, 49 yards, 1:37 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:07 0-31
Shane Ciucci 23 Yd Field Goal
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EKU 7:44
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:18 · Punt
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MRSH 10:02
15 plays, 72 yards, 6:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:02 0-28
Garet Morrell 2 Yd pass from Grant Wells (Shane Ciucci Kick)
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EKU 1:14
2 plays, 1 yard, 0:47 · Interception
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MRSH 2:01
5 plays, 65 yards, 2:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:01 0-21
Talik Keaton 21 Yd pass from Grant Wells (Shane Ciucci Kick)
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EKU 4:06
9 plays, 43 yards, 3:58 · Downs
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MRSH 8:04
4 plays, 70 yards, 1:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:04 0-14
Brenden Knox 8 Yd Run (Shane Ciucci Kick)
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EKU 9:35
3 plays, -13 yards, 2:44 · Punt
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MRSH 12:19
7 plays, 72 yards, 2:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:19 0-7
Xavier Gaines 22 Yd pass from Grant Wells (Shane Ciucci Kick)
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
EKU
MRSH
7
1st Downs
34
3-12
3rd down efficiency
7-10
0-2
4th down efficiency
2-2
166
Total Yards
627
80
Passing
345
10/16
Comp/Att
22/29
5.0
Yards per pass
11.9
86
Rushing
282
31
Rushing Attempts
54
2.8
Yards per rush
5.2
6-40
Penalties
2-15
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
25:37
Possession
34:23
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