Carlos Del Rio-Wilson News, Rumors, Updates - Marshall Thundering Herd

Will return to Marshall in 2026 Del Rio-Wilson has been granted an additional year of eligibility by the NCAA and will return to Marshall next fall, per The Herd Scoop.

Impact Del Rio-Wilson had a career year with Marshall as a redshirt junior, tossing for 2,043 yards, 17 touchdowns and five interceptions while completing 66.8 percent of his passes. He also ran for 661 yards and six touchdowns. With one more season of eligibility, he'll run it back with the Thundering Herd in 2026, presumably locked into its starting quarterback role.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pulled again in loss Del Rio-Wilson was nine-for-16 passing for 136 yards and one interception during Saturday's 24-19 loss against Georgia Southern.

Impact Del Rio-Wilson really struggled to close out the 2025 regular season, getting replaced by Zion Turner in the final two contests. The Junior quarterback show flashes of strong play over the course of the season, throwing for 2043 yards, 17 touchdowns and five interceptions, while also adding in 660 yards and six touchdowns on the ground. This could be a player to watch out for in the transfer portal.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Two rushing scores in loss Del Rio-Wilson was 13-for-21 passing for 146 yards and one interception during Saturday's 26-24 defeat versus Appalachian State. He also had 14 rushes for 71 yards with two touchdo...

Impact Del Rio-Wilson struggled with his arm on Saturday, but was able to use his legs in a big way. Both of his scores came in the second quarter on 16 and four yard runs, bringing his season rushing total to six. Fellow quarterback Zion Turner entered in the fourth quarter as the Herd tried to rally for the win, but ultimately came up short. The Herd close out the 2025 campaign with a home matchup against Georgia Southern, stay tuned to see who gets the start.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Great showing in win Del Rio-Wilson completed 22-of-27 passes for 321 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 30-18 win against Georgia State. He also had 17 rushes for 97 yards.

Impact Del Rio-Wilson bounced back on Saturday from his previous two underwhelming showings, setting a new-high in passing yards and rushing yards in a game this season. The touchdown passes came on five, 26 and 29-yard tosses, finding three different pass catchers in Demarcus Lacey, Toby Payne and Adrian Norton. Saturday's showing brings the Herd's quarterback numbers to 1761 yards, 17 touchdowns and three interceptions as the season enters its penultimate week. Up next is a road matchup against Appalachian State as Del Rio-Wilson and the Herd try and secure a Bowl game.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Del Rio-Wilson throws 3 TD passes as Marshall wins 30-18 over Georgia State

Carlos Del Rio-Wilson threw three touchdown passes for Marshall in a 30-18 win over Georgia State on Saturday

NOVEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Tosses touchdown in loss Del Rio-Wilson was 16-for-35 passing for 154 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-23 defeat to James Madison. He also had 23 rushes for 73 yards.

Impact Del Rio-Wilson tossed his 14th touchdown pass on 2025 on Saturday, finding tight end Tracy Stephens in the third quarter from four yards out. The Junior quarterback has now thrown for 1440 yards in 2025, while adding 490 yards on the ground. Up next Saturday is a road matchup with Georgia State.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Barnett throws 3 TD passes and James Madison beats Marshall 35-23 for 7th straight win

Alonza Barnett threw three touchdown passes including an 80-yard strike to Jaylan Sanchez that proved to be the winning points in James Madison’s 35-23 win over Marshall on Saturda...

NOVEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Turnover prone in defeat Del Rio-Wilson was 21-for-36 passing for 153 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Thursday's 44-27 loss to Coastal Carolina. He also had 21 rushes for 70 yards.

Impact Del Rio-Wilson struggled with ball control on Thursday night, throwing two interceptions, with one being pick-six to open the games scoring, then adding two fumbles. The touchdown pass came in the third quarter when Del Rio-Wilson found receiver De'Andre Tamarez from seven yards out. The Syracuse University transfer will look to rebound on Saturday, Nov.8, when the Herd host James Madison.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown pass in OT win Del Rio-Wilson completed 22 of 32 passes for 277 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 40-37 overtime victory against Texas State. He also had 17 rushes for 8...

Impact Del Rio-Wilson and the Herd offense moved the ball efficiently on Saturday but had to settle for four field goals until late in the fourth quarter. Del Rio-Wilson gave the Herd a lead with just over a minute to play in the game when he connected with wideout Adrian Norton on a 21-yard score. The 277 yards were a season high in a game for the Herd signal caller. Del Rio-Wilson is up to 12 passing touchdowns on the year. Up next for the Herd is a road matchup with Coastal Carolina on Thursday, Oct. 30.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Barbie rushes for both overtime scores in Marshall's 40-37 win over Texas State

Jo'Shon Barbie rushed for both of Marshall’s overtime touchdowns in a 40-37 win over Texas State on Saturday night

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Four scores in big win Del Rio-Wilson was 17-for-24 passing for 219 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 48-24 victory versus Old Dominion. He also had 17 rushes for 95 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Del Rio-Wilson has firmly cemented himself as the starting quarterback for the Herd offense. For the third straight week, Del Rio-Wilson surpassed the 200-yard mark and 80-yard rush mark. Del Rio-Wilson's touchdown passes came on 49 and 15-yard tosses and his running touchdowns were from six and two yards out. Through parts of five games, Del Rio-Wilson has thrown for 856 yards, 11 touchdowns and zero interceptions while also using his legs for four touchdowns. Up next Saturday is a home matchup with Texas State.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Del Rio-Wilson, Boogie Trotter help Marshall beat Old Dominion 48-24

Carlos Del Rio-Wilson threw two touchdown passes and ran for two scores, Boogie Trotter made big plays on defense and Marshall breezed to a 48-24 victory over Old Dominion

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Tosses three touchdowns in loss Del Rio-Wilson was 24-for-31 passing for 258 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 54-51 overtime loss to Louisiana. He also had 21 rushes for 81 yards.

Impact Del Rio-Wilson continued his strong play on Saturday with another multi-score day to go along with zero interceptions. Del Rio-Wilson on 32, 27 and three yard touchdown passes to raise his season total to nine. Del Rio-Wilson has yet to throw an interception this season and has raised his yards total to 637 through four games. Del Rio-Wilson appears to be firmly locked in as the starting quarterback now for the Thundering Herd. A home matchup with Old Dominion awaits for the Thundering Herd on October 11 coming out of their bye week.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Lunch Winfield the second-half hero in Lousiana-Lafayette's 54-51 2OT win over Marshall

Lunch Winfield accounted for five second-half touchdowns, including the walk-off rush, as Louisiana-Lafayette defeated Marshall 54-51 in two overtimes on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Five scores in win Del Rio-Wilson was 18-for-22 passing for 261 yards and four touchdowns during Saturday's 42-28 win versus Middle Tennessee State. He also had 13 rushes for 22 yards with one touchd...

Impact Del Rio-Wilson was the only quarterback to throw a pass for Marshall on Saturday. The decision was rewarded with Del Rio-Wilson's best game of his career. Del Rio-Wilson recorded touchdown passes on three, 68, four and 24-yard throws. Del Rio-Wilson also ran in from two yards out in the second quarter. On the season Del Rio-Wilson has six touchdown passes, two rushing touchdowns and zero interceptions. Up next is a road matchup with Louisiana-Lafayette.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Marshall scores 21 points in the fourth quarter for a 42-28 win over Middle Tennessee

Carlos Del Rio-Wilson threw for 261 yards and four touchdowns in Marshall's 42-28 win over Middle Tennessee State on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Three scores in win Del Rio-Wilson was seven-for-nine passing for 108 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-7 victory over Eastern Kentucky. He also had 13 rushes for 58 yards with one touchdo...

Impact Del Rio-Wilson started for Marshall in Week 3. The Thundering Herd have started three different quarterbacks through three weeks. Del-Rio Wilson scored the games opening touchdown with a four-yard touchdown run. His two touchdown passes came in the second quarter on 30-yard passes. Next up is a road matchup with Middle Tennessee.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Marshall coasts by Eastern Kentucky 38-7, gets coach Tony Gibson's first win

Carlos Del Rio-Wilson threw two touchdown passes and added 58 yards rushing and a score as Marshall cruised past FCS-member Eastern Kentucky 38-7 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Comes in relief Saturday Del Rio-Wilson completed two of three passes for 10 yards during Saturday's 45-7 loss versus Georgia.

Impact Del Rio-Wilson entered in the second quarter taking over for JacQai Long but he as well was largely ineffective getting himself replaced by Zion Turner. He only attempted three passes.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Comes in relief Saturday Del Rio-Wilson completed 2 of 3 passes for 10 yards during Saturday's 45-7 loss versus Georgia.

Impact Del Rio-Wilson entered in the second quarter taking over for JacQai Long but he as well was largely ineffective getting himself replaced by Zion Turner. He only attempted three passes.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Stockton flashes dual-threat skills with 2 TD passes, 2 TD runs as No. 5 Georgia routs Marshall 45-7

Gunner Stockton enjoyed a promising start to his first full season as No. 5 Georgia’s starting quarterback

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Co-starter for Week 1 Del Rio-Wilson is listed as a co-starter for Marshall's upcoming game Saturday at Georgia.

Impact Marshall's team listed three co-starting quarterbacks for its season opener against a multi-time champion in Georgia. Del RIo-Wilson did not play in 2024, but he provides Power Conference experience, having logged multiple games and seasons with Syracuse.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Somewhat steps up Del Rio-Wilson has separated himself a bit in Marshall's quarterback competition toward the end of spring, Tyler Kennett of The Herald-Dispatch reports.

Impact During the spring, Del Rio-Wilson split snaps with Zion Turner and JacQai Long. In recent weeks, Del Rio-Wilson stood out over his two quarterback counterparts, though the QB competition remains competitive.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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