Marshall 45-3 Stony Brook (Aug 31, 2024) Game Recap

Offensive Explosion Leads Marshall Past Stony Brook

Marshall put together an impressive offensive performance on Saturday, August 31, 2024, defeating Stony Brook 45-3 at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

The Thundering Herd offense was firing on all cylinders, with quarterback Henry Colombi leading the way. Colombi completed 15 of his 20 pass attempts for 220 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for a score.

The Marshall running game also contributed to the offensive outburst, with Khalan Laborn leading the way with 100 yards on 15 carries and a touchdown. Rasheen Ali added 75 rushing yards on seven carries, while also catching a touchdown pass from Colombi.

The Seawolves struggled to keep pace with Marshall's high-powered offense, gaining just 144 total yards on the day.

Defensive Dominance

The Marshall defense was equally impressive, holding Stony Brook scoreless for the entire game.

The Thundering Herd defense was led by linebacker Darius Hodge, who recorded a game-high 12 tackles, including two tackles for loss and a sack.

Marshall also forced two Stony Brook turnovers, with cornerback Micah Abraham coming up with an interception and safety Jalen Miller recovering a fumble.

Strong Special Teams Play

The Marshall special teams also played a key role in the victory, with punter Matthew Beard averaging 45.5 yards on his four punts.

The Thundering Herd also blocked a Stony Brook punt in the second quarter, which led to a Marshall touchdown.

Conclusion

The Marshall Thundering Herd put together a complete team performance on Saturday, August 31, 2024, defeating Stony Brook 45-3.

The victory is Marshall's first of the 2024 season, while Stony Brook falls to 0-1.