MARSHALL THUNDERING HERD NEWS

Marshall quarterbacks combine for 5 touchdown passes in 45-3 win over Stony Brook

Transfer quarterbacks Stone Earle and Braylon Braxton each threw for a pair of touchdowns and Marshall defeated Stony Brook 45-3 in both schools’ season opener Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braylon Braxton - Listed as backup quarterback Braxton will serve as Marshall's backup quarterback for Saturday's matchup versus Stony Brook, Luke Creasy of The Huntington Herald-Dispatch reports.

Impact Braxton was competing with Stone Earle and Cole Pennington for the starting quarterback spot, but in the end Earle emerged victorious. Braxton, who transferred from Tulsa last December will likely only see playing time if Earle either struggles or gets hurt.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Pennington - Loses out in QB competition Pennington will be a backup for Marshall after Stone Earle was named the starter, Luke Creasy of The Huntington Herald-Dispatch reports.

Impact Pennington is slated to be a backup, and likely the third-stringer, for Marshall this season. The redshirt sophomore appeared in four games for the Thundering Herd last season, tossing for 695 yards, no touchdowns and six interceptions.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Stone Earle - Starting vs. Stony Brook Earle was the starting quarterback for Saturday's game against Stony Brook, Luke Creasy of The Huntington Herald-Dispatch reports.

Impact Earle was competing with Braylon Braxton for the starting role, and he got the nod after being spotted in warmups while working with the first offense. Braxton will be the backup. Earle spent the last two seasons of his career at North Texas and completed 55 percent of his passes across three appearances in 2023.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Marshall vs. Stony Brook: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – August 31, 2024

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AUGUST 31 • DATA SKRIVE

Cade Conley - Listed as backup for Week 1 Conley is listed as the No. 2 tight end for Saturday's opener versus Stony Brook, Luke Creasy of The Huntington Herald-Dispatch reports.

Impact Conley will serve as Toby Payne's backup to open up the season. He has been dealing with a right knee injury and was wearing a brace during fall camp, so it's possible that's why he's not listed as the starter. In six games last season he caught 23 passes for 215 yards and one touchdown, proving himself to be a reliable option when healthy.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Toby Payne - Listed as starting tight end Payne is listed as Marshall's starting tight end on its Week 1 depth chart, Luke Creasy of The Huntington Herald-Dispatch reports.

Impact Payne recorded just two catches for 27 yards and a touchdown last fall, but he's now in line to be the starting tight end for the Thundering Herd. He beat out the likes of Cade Conley and Justin Holmes for that role, although Conley could be dealing with a lingering aliment that's holding him out of action for now.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Fitzpatrick - Listed as starter Fitzpatrick is listed as a starter on Marshall's opening depth chart, Luke Creasy of The Huntington Herald-Dispatch reports.

Impact Fitzpatrick is coming off the most productive year of his career at Michigan State, tallying 18 catches for 252 yards and one score. After a strong spring and fall camp, he's earned his place as a starter for Marshall ahead of its Week 1 game against Stony Brook.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Robinson - Listed as starter Robinson is listed as a starter for Saturday's opener versus Stony Brook, Luke Creasy of The Huntington Herald-Dispatch reports.

Impact Robinson is listed as one of three starting receivers for Saturday's season opener. He appeared in nine games last season and caught just five passes for 35 yards so he is set for a larger workload in 2024.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Stone Earle - Committed to Marshall Earle has committed to play for Marshall for the 2024 season, per Luke Creasy of The Huntington Herald-Dispatch.

Impact Earle will join the Thundering Herd following two seasons with North Texas. The 6-foot senior appeared in four games for the Mean Green in 2023, throwing for 274 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions, adding 70 yards on the ground as well. Earle is reportedly in the mix to be named the starting quarterback for Marshall as well, with an official starting QB yet to be named.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 15 • AJC.COM

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AUGUST 13 • THESTATE.COM

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AUGUST 11

DeMarcus Harris - Participates in spring game Harris participated in Marshall's spring game, WV MetroNews reports.

Impact After missing the end of last season, Harris participated in the team's spring game earlier this year, indicating he will be ready to go for the 2024 season. He caught 24 passes for 396 yards and one touchdown last season and will look to make more of an impact this upcoming season.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cade Conley - Tending to right knee Conley (knee) was observed wearing a brace on his right knee during the early portion of fall camp.

Impact Conley missed the majority of the 2023 season with an injury, although the details had not been provided. The brace indicates the junior tight end had been dealing with a knee injury, but has been able to participate in practice, which means he could be nearing 100 percent. The 6-foot-4 pass-catcher totaled 23 receptions on 29 targets for 215 yards and one touchdown across six appearances.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Bob Marcum, AD at Kansas, South Carolina, UMass and Marshall, has died at age 87

Bob Marcum, who served as athletic director at Kansas, South Carolina, UMass and Marshall, has died

JULY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JULY 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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JUNE 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Darius Hodge, Marshall Thundering Herd, Defensive Line Darius Hodge is a 6-2, 217-pound Outside Linebacker from Wake Forest, NC.

JUNE 10 • 247SPORTS.COM

Koby Cumberlander, Marshall Thundering Herd, Edge Koby Cumberlander is a 6-2, 230-pound Weak-Side Defensive End from Roswell, GA.

JUNE 10 • 247SPORTS.COM

Isaiah Green, Marshall Thundering Herd, Quarterback Isaiah Green is a 6-2, 190-pound Dual-Threat Quarterback from Fairburn, GA.

JUNE 10 • 247SPORTS.COM

Chad Clay, Marshall Thundering Herd, Cornerback Chad Clay is a 6-1, 170-pound Cornerback from Marietta, GA.

JUNE 10 • 247SPORTS.COM

Devin Miller, Marshall Thundering Herd, Tight End Devin Miller is a 6-3, 225-pound Tight End from Metuchen, NJ.

JUNE 10 • 247SPORTS.COM

Naquan Reynolds, Marshall Thundering Herd, Safety Nayquan Reynolds is a 6-2, 175-pound Wide Receiver from Winter Garden, FL.

JUNE 10 • 247SPORTS.COM

Nequan Renalds, Marshall Thundering Herd, Wide Receiver Nequan Renalds is a 6-2, 180-pound Wide Receiver from Winter Garden, FL. He has committed to Marshall Thundering Herd.

JUNE 10 • 247SPORTS.COM