The Parthenon · Dec 5, 2018
Offensive struggles lead to blowout loss against Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech redshirt junior quarterback Ryan Willis passes over Marshall’s defense in the Hokies’ 41-20 defeat of the Herd. Willis completes 18 of his 26 passes for 312 yards and four touchdowns.Marshall football struggled in the red zone Saturday in its 41-20 loss to Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium.
With the loss, Marshall finished its regular season 8-4, while Virginia Tech finished at 6-6, making the Hokies bowl eligible for the 26th consecutive season.
“We moved the ball up and down the field, we just didn’t score enough points,” Marshall head coach Doc Holliday said. “Give Virginia Tech credit, they played well, and we made too many mistakes.”