In Marshall’s first-ever matchup against Texas State University, Herd quarterback Carlos Del Rio-Wilson accounted for 365 total offensive yards and a touchdown en-route to a 40-37 double overtime victory Saturday, Oct. 18, in Huntington.
Despite losing the offensive battle with 466 offensive yards compared to Texas State’s 558, the Thundering Herd’s defense held strong with Texas State losing two fumbles and failing on fourth down three times.
Receiver Demarcus Lacey led the Herd in receiving yards with 88, including a 30-yard reception in the second quarter.
The win puts Marshall at 4-3 in head coach Tony Gibson’s inaugural season at the helm, with the next game being a Thursday night matchup, Oct. 30, against the Chanticleers from Coastal Carolina.
Wade Sullivan can be contacted at sullivan150@marshall.edu.
