In the team’s season opener at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, the Marshall football team made a statement in front of 24,607 spectators.
In the team’s first game as a member of the Sun Belt Conference and second year under Charles Huff’s tenure as head coach, the Thundering Herd would completely disassemble the Norfolk State Spartans in a 55-3 blowout.
u200bAfter the departure of Grant Wells to Virginia Tech, Marshall acquired former Texas Tech QB Henry Colombi via transfer. Colombi’s first start as a member of the Thundering Herd was solid as he was able to complete 24 out of 26 passes for 205 yards, including a 13 yd touchdown pass to WR Corey Gammage and one interception.