Marshall Football: Herd Shutouts Gardner-Webb 55-0

Holding an opponent scoreless for the first time since 2003, Marshall (2-0) defeated Gardner-Webb (1-1) 55-0 at Joan C. Edwards Stadium Saturday Night.

Marshall's defense caused six Gardner Webb turnovers and the Runnin' Bulldogs only managed 184 yards of total offense. 

Running back Stewart Butler powered Marshall's offense with 151 rushing yards on nine carries and three touchdowns. 

Marshall returns to action next Saturday at Ohio, kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m.

For more on the Thundering Herds win over Gardner-Webb follow the links below.

Huntington Herald Dispatch

Herd dominates Gardner-Webb, 55-0

Butler improves with new approach

MU Noterbook: Fast start fuels Herd

Chuck Landon: Herd wins preliminary bouts, now it gets real

WV Metro News

Marshall crushes Gardner-Webb 55-0

Climbing the charts

Staggering numbers through two games

HerdZone

Herd Rolls Bulldogs, Eye Next Game with Bobcats

Butler's Rushing Brings Hot Stew to Herd Offense

Defense Shines as Marshall Blanks Gardner-Webb

Charleston Daily Mail

Marshall football: Herd blanks Gardner Webb, 55-0

Charleston Gazette

Herd wins in laugher