Marshall University Athletics
Marshall Football Postgame Notes
9/19/2015 12:00:00 AM | Football
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Captains for today's game are Jarquez Samuel, Corey Tindal, Davonte Allen and Michael Selby.
True freshman quarterback Chase Litton, redshirt senior right tackle Tom Collins, sophomore safety Kendall Gant and redshirt senior wide receiver Deandre Reaves each recorded their first career start.
The Herd has made 11 consecutive field goals (final seven last season by Justin Haig, four this season by Nick Smith (2 vs. Purdue; 1 at Ohio, 1 vs. Norfolk State); last miss was Haig 23-yarder in first quarter (11:26) at UAB (Legion Field), Nov. 22, 2014.
Redshirt freshman Emanuel Beal recorded his first career catch in the first quarter on a five yard pass from Chase Litton.
Tyler Williams' 65-yard punt in the first quarter set a new season long (previously 60 vs. Purdue). His career high is 66, which he set at Rice as a freshman (Sept. 22, 2012).
Redshirt sophomore Tony Pittman's two carries on the first-quarter touchdown drive are his first of the season.
Chase Litton recorded his first two career touchdown passes to redshirt senior Deandre Reaves (0:04 first quarter, 11:14 second quarter). The receptions are the first of Reaves' career.
With 122 yards against Norfolk State, running back Devon Johnson moved to 12th all-time in career rushing yards with 2,161, passing Steward Butler (2,063) and Orlando Hatchett (2,143).
In the second quarter, Tony Pittman's reception for eight yards on a first down was the first of his career.
Devon Johnson's one-yard rushing touchdown at the 4:48 mark in the second quarter was his 23rd career rushing touchdown and his 29th career touchdown. He now sits at 13th all-time in career rushing touchdowns and tied for 12th all-time in touchdowns with Orlando Hatchett (1989-92).
At halftime, Deandre Reaves has a career-high 82 yards against Norfolk State. His 36-yard touchdown reception is his longest reception of his career.
In the third quarter, Devon Johnson reached the 100-yard rushing mark for the 12th time in his career.
At the 8:28 mark in the third quarter, redshirt senior Davonte Allen recorded his first touchdown of the season.
Redshirt freshman running back Keion Davis' rush at the 3:56 mark in the third quarter was the first of his career. His one-yard touchdown with 23 seconds remaining in the third quarter was the first of his career.
Chase Litton tied the Marshall record for a first-time starter with four touchdown passes, held by Stan Hill (as a sophomore in 2002). His four touchdown passes are the most by a Herd freshman quarterback debut.
Redshirt senior safety Taj Letman's interception at the 13:41 mark of the fourth quarter was his third of the season and his third-straight game with a pick.
Junior wide receiver Justin Hunt caught his first touchdown of the year at 9:22 in the fourth quarter.
True freshman wide receiver Nick Mathews made the first catch of his career at 7:39 of the fourth quarter.
The Herd is 16-1 all-time vs. FCS (former Division I-AA opponents) since moving to FBS level in 1997, losing only to New Hampshire, 48-35, in 2007.
Career touchdowns scored and ranking (rushes and receptions combined):
9. Glenn Pedro (1990-93) 33
10. "Butchie" Wallace (2000-03) 32
11. Troy Brown (1991-92) 31
12. Devon Johnson (2012- ) 29, Orlando Hatchett (1989-92) 29
13. "Gator" Hoskins (2010-13) 28
Career rushing touchdowns:
9. John Zontini (1931-34) 27
10. Orlando Hatchett (1989-92) 26
11. Mickey Jackson (1964-66) 24, Erik Thomas (1993-95) 24
13. Devon Johnson (2012-15) 23
14. Marvin Wetzel (1947-49) 22
Career rushing yards:
10. 2,357 Erik Thomas 1993-96
11. 2,232 Larry Fourquean 1980-83
12. 2,161 Devon Johnson 2012-present
13. 2,143 Orlando Hatchett 1989-92
14. 2,063 Steward Butler 2012-14
Under Coach Holliday, Marshall is 23-4 when it wins the turnover margin, 8-18 when it loses the turnover margin and 10-4 when are tied in turnover margin.
Marshall at home, in its 25th season at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, is 144-26 (.847)
The Herd has made 115 consecutive points-after-touchdown and 271 of the last 272.
The Herd shutout Norfolk State in the second half, a first for the Herd since Nov. 8, 2014, at Southern Miss, where Marshall won 63-17, and outscored the Golden Eagles 35-0 in the second half.
