Colombi, Laborn lead Marshall past Gardner-Webb 28-7
— Henry Colombi threw two first-half touchdown passes, Khalan Laborn ran for two scores in the second half and Marshall rolled to a 28-7 victory over FCS-member Gardner-Webb on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
7
Marshall Thundering Herd
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWEB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| MRSH | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
Joan C. Edwards Stadium · 19,845 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Lindenwood Lions | L 21-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Southeast Missouri State Redhawks | W 34-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ UT Martin Skyhawks | L 6-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Eastern Illinois Panthers | L 7-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Charleston Southern Buccaneers | W 12-10 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 8:11 7-28
Khalan Laborn 78 Yd Run (Rece Verhoff Kick)
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Touchdown 11:09 7-21
Khalan Laborn 1 Yd Run (Rece Verhoff Kick)
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Touchdown 5:48 7-14
Corey Gammage 10 Yd pass from Henry Colombi (Rece Verhoff Kick)
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Touchdown 3:03 7-7
Ty Anderson 45 Yd Interception Return (Jay Billingsley Kick)
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Touchdown 9:30 0-7
A.J. Turner 24 Yd pass from Henry Colombi (Rece Verhoff Kick)
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GWEB
2 plays, 2 yards, 1:26 · End of Game
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MRSH 1:26
4 plays, 18 yards, 3:20 · Punt
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GWEB 4:46
5 plays, 33 yards, 3:25 · Punt
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MRSH 8:11
1 play, 78 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:11 7-28
Khalan Laborn 78 Yd Run (Rece Verhoff Kick)
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GWEB 8:23
7 plays, 30 yards, 3:24 · Punt
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MRSH 11:47
11 plays, 46 yards, 5:42 · Missed FG
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GWEB 2:29
3 plays, -4 yards, 0:42 · Interception
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MRSH 3:11
3 plays, -7 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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GWEB 4:10
6 plays, 12 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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MRSH 5:44
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:28 · Punt
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GWEB 7:12
3 plays, -7 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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MRSH 8:10
6 plays, 9 yards, 1:13 · Downs
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GWEB 9:23
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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MRSH 11:09
10 plays, 67 yards, 3:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:09 7-21
Khalan Laborn 1 Yd Run (Rece Verhoff Kick)
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GWEB 14:22
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:38 · Punt
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MRSH
6 plays, 13 yards, 3:04 · Punt
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GWEB 3:04
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:44 · Punt
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MRSH 5:48
6 plays, 57 yards, 2:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:48 7-14
Corey Gammage 10 Yd pass from Henry Colombi (Rece Verhoff Kick)
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GWEB 8:47
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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MRSH 10:25
6 plays, 19 yards, 2:17 · Downs
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GWEB 12:42
4 plays, 13 yards, 0:37 · Interception
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MRSH 13:19
6 plays, 10 yards, 2:55 · Punt
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GWEB 1:14
1 play, 0 yards, 0:14 · Interception
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MRSH 1:28
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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MRSH 3:03
9 plays, 25 yards, 3:09 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:03 7-7
Ty Anderson 45 Yd Interception Return (Jay Billingsley Kick)
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GWEB 6:12
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:49 · Punt
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MRSH 7:01
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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GWEB 8:55
2 plays, 64 yards, 0:35 · Fumble
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MRSH 9:30
7 plays, 41 yards, 2:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:30 0-7
A.J. Turner 24 Yd pass from Henry Colombi (Rece Verhoff Kick)
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GWEB 12:10
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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MRSH 13:14
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:46 · Punt
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
GWEB
MRSH
7
1st Downs
21
2-14
3rd down efficiency
9-21
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-2
143
Total Yards
421
124
Passing
185
11/32
Comp/Att
21/33
3.9
Yards per pass
5.6
19
Rushing
236
19
Rushing Attempts
53
1.0
Yards per rush
4.5
4-25
Penalties
10-96
4
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
3
Interceptions thrown
1
21:34
Possession
38:26
Highlights
00:36
Khalan Laborn takes the HB draw 78 yards to the house
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00:24
Henry Colombi throws 24-yard TD vs. Gardner-Webb Bulldogs
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00:24
Joshua Bowers makes timely pick vs. Gardner-Webb Bulldogs
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00:22
Charles Montgomery makes impressive 33-yard reception
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