In the Friends of Coal Bowls final inception Marshall University fell to WVU 69-24 on Saturday afternoon at Milan Puskar Stadium.
The Marshall defense was unable to stop WVU quarterback Geno Smith as the Heisman Trophy candidate completed 32 of 36 pass attempts for 323 yards and four touchdowns. Smith also had an excellent game running the ball, gaining 64 yards on eight carries with another score. The Mountaineers offensive line created huge holes for running back Shawne Austin as he only needed 16 rushing attempts to gain 123 yards and two touchdowns of his own.
On offense Marshall quarterback Rakeem Cato had a career day, hitting 38 of 54 attempts for 412 yards and two touchdowns. Cato also threw an interception and coughed up and fumble but, the INT was bobbled by tight end Eric Frohnapfel before being picked off. On the ground, Marshall used a number of running backs to net 131 rushing yards on 45 attempts. The Herd was lead by freshman Kevin Grooms who gained 43 yards while only carrying the ball five times.
Marshall returns to Joan C. Edwards Stadium next Saturday for a showdown against FCS member Western Carolina. The Catamounts won their season opener on Thursday, taking down Mars Hill 42-14. Kickoff is scheduled for 7pm ET with T.V. coverage provided by Fox College Sports.
Notes - Box Score...Marshall punter Tyler Williams made his college debut, he averaged 56 yards on four punt attempts...Starting his first game kicker Justin Haig was perfect on extra point attempts 4-4, while also connecting on field goals of 34 and 29 yards...Right tackle Garret Scott suffered a knee injury in the first half and was carted off the field... Defensive tackle Brandon Sparrow and offensive lineman also left the field with injuries...Despite making little noise during August practice Marshall tight ends caught 11 passes for 131 yards and a touchdown today.
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