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Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Marshall Thundering Herd Recap - Thundering Herd Win 59-0

Grant Wells sliced and diced the Colonels defense for 307 yards as Marshall handed Eastern Kentucky a 59-0 defeat on Saturday at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

Marshall was the ATS victor, as they covered the -25.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 55.0 were rewarded at the payout window.

Grant Wells completed 16 of 23 pass attempts for 307 yards for the Thundering Herd in the win.

Quentin Pringle rushed for 39 yards for Eastern Kentucky, while Alonzo Booth added 33 yards. Parker McKinney threw for 71 yards for the Colonels, while receivers Keyion Dixon and Jackson Beerman had 34 and 28 yards respectively.

Eastern Kentucky lost the offensive yardage battle to Marshall 627-166 yards in Saturday's game. Marshall had more first downs as that total ended up 34-7.

Marshall led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 34:23-25:37 split in that important category.

Marshall looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Pittsburgh. Eastern Kentucky will aim to get back on the winning track at West Virginia.