Marshall won its season-opener against Miami (Ohio), 31-26, and hey, regardless of anything else, getting a win there is a good start for a program that won only two games against FBS teams last season. It’s the anything else that’s the problem.
You thought you felt bad about NC State’s loss last week? Miami would ask that you please hold their beverage for a moment. The RedHawks out-gained Marshall 429-267, had 10 more first downs, and ran 31 more plays than the Herd. Miami allowed, in order: a 99-yard kickoff return TD (first play of game), a 97-yard kickoff return TD (second quarter), a 72-yard interception return for a touchdown (third quarter).