MJ Morris throws for four touchdowns, NC State snaps Marshall win streak, 48-41
— In his first start of the season, MJ Morris threw a career-best four touchdown passes as North Carolina State topped Marshall 48-41 on Saturday afternoon.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Marshall Thundering Herd
41
NC State Wolfpack
48
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRSH | 14 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 41 |
| NCSU | 7 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 48 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ Old Dominion Monarchs | W 36-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | vs South Alabama Jaguars | W 20-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | L 21-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ James Madison Dukes | L 17-45 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs | W 36-35 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:29 41-48
Caleb Coombs 16 Yd pass from Cam Fancher (Rece Verhoff Kick)
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Touchdown 6:04 34-48
Kevin Concepcion 8 Yd pass from MJ Morris (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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Field Goal 7:03 34-41
Brayden Narveson 27 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:44 34-38
Brayden Narveson 40 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:24 34-35
Rece Verhoff 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:43 31-35
Trent Pennix 62 Yd pass from MJ Morris (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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Touchdown 7:31 31-28
Jayden Harrison 28 Yd pass from Cam Fancher (Rece Verhoff Kick)
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Touchdown 9:03 24-28
Michael Allen 37 Yd Run (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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Touchdown 0:31 24-21
Cam Fancher 4 Yd Run (Rece Verhoff Kick)
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Field Goal 2:34 17-21
Rece Verhoff 43 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:45 14-21
Trent Pennix 39 Yd pass from MJ Morris (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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Touchdown 11:43 14-14
Delbert Mimms III 18 Yd Run (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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Touchdown 2:57 14-7
Josh Moten 27 Yd Interception Return (Rece Verhoff Kick)
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Touchdown 8:20 7-7
Kevin Concepcion 17 Yd pass from MJ Morris (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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Touchdown 11:14 7-0
Cam Fancher 7 Yd Run (Rece Verhoff Kick)
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NCSU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:28 · End of Game
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MRSH 0:28
4 plays, 8 yards, 0:23 · Downs
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NCSU 0:51
4 plays, -4 yards, 0:37 · Punt
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MRSH 1:29
16 plays, 76 yards, 4:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:29 41-48
Caleb Coombs 16 Yd pass from Cam Fancher (Rece Verhoff Kick)
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NCSU 6:04
2 plays, 9 yards, 0:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:04 34-48
Kevin Concepcion 8 Yd pass from MJ Morris (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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MRSH 6:51
1 play, 0 yards, 0:12 · Interception
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NCSU 7:03
7 plays, 45 yards, 3:16 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:03 34-41
Brayden Narveson 27 Yd Field Goal
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MRSH 10:19
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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NCSU 11:41
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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MRSH 13:21
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:23 · Fumble
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NCSU 14:44
5 plays, 45 yards, 1:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:44 34-38
Brayden Narveson 40 Yd Field Goal
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MRSH 1:24
10 plays, 66 yards, 5:19 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:24 34-35
Rece Verhoff 26 Yd Field Goal
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NCSU 6:43
2 plays, 68 yards, 0:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:43 31-35
Trent Pennix 62 Yd pass from MJ Morris (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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MRSH 7:31
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:31 31-28
Jayden Harrison 28 Yd pass from Cam Fancher (Rece Verhoff Kick)
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NCSU 9:03
6 plays, 58 yards, 3:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:03 24-28
Michael Allen 37 Yd Run (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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MRSH 12:26
6 plays, 3 yards, 1:52 · Downs
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NCSU 14:18
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:38 · Interception
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MRSH
1 play, -1 yard, 0:02 · End of Half
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NCSU 0:02
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:24 · Punt
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MRSH 0:31
5 plays, 66 yards, 1:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:31 24-21
Cam Fancher 4 Yd Run (Rece Verhoff Kick)
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NCSU 1:49
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:45 · Punt
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MRSH 2:34
9 plays, 34 yards, 3:56 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:34 17-21
Rece Verhoff 43 Yd Field Goal
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NCSU 6:30
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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MRSH 7:52
4 plays, -12 yards, 1:53 · Punt
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NCSU 9:45
1 play, 39 yards, 0:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:45 14-21
Trent Pennix 39 Yd pass from MJ Morris (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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MRSH 9:52
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:45 · Fumble
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NCSU 11:43
6 plays, 55 yards, 2:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:43 14-14
Delbert Mimms III 18 Yd Run (Brayden Narveson Kick)
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MRSH 14:15
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:50 · Punt
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Team Stats
MRSH
NCSU
22
1st Downs
15
5-18
3rd down efficiency
3-12
1-5
4th down efficiency
0-0
419
Total Yards
401
315
Passing
265
29/52
Comp/Att
17/32
6.1
Yards per pass
8.3
104
Rushing
136
38
Rushing Attempts
34
2.7
Yards per rush
4.0
6-54
Penalties
6-55
3
Turnovers
3
2
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
3
32:44
Possession
27:16
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