Corey Gammage of Marshall is all smiles after a score against Norfolk State on Saturday afternoon at the Joan C. Evans Stadium in Huntington, WV. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Kahlan Laborn of Marshall makes a cut while rushing against Norfolk State on Saturday afternoon at the Joan C. Evans Stadium in Huntington, WV. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Koby Cumberlander pressures Norfolk State's Otto Kuhns on Saturday afternoon at the Joan C. Evans Stadium in Huntington, WV. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Marshall defensive lineman Owen Porter heads to the endzone after recovering the fumble for the touchdown against Norfolk State on Saturday afternoon at the Joan C. Evans Stadium in Huntington, WV. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Marshall defensive lineman Owen Porter scoops up the loose ball against Norfolk State on Saturday afternoon at the Joan C. Evans Stadium in Huntington, WV. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Marshall head coach Charles Huff celebrates after a touchdown against Norfolk State on Saturday afternoon at the Joan C. Evans Stadium in Huntington, WV. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Marshall's Henry Colombi passes to Talik Keaton against Norfolk State on Saturday afternoon at the Joan C. Evans Stadium in Huntington, WV. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Shadeed Ahmed of Marshall extends to unsuccessfully make the catch against Norfolk State on Saturday afternoon at the Joan C. Evans Stadium in Huntington, WV. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Marshall quarterback Henry Colombi awaits the snap against Norfolk State on Saturday afternoon at the Joan C. Evans Stadium in Huntington, WV. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Marshall's Henry Colombi lofts a pass over Norfolk State's Ricky Harleston on Saturday afternoon at the Joan C. Evans Stadium in Huntington, WV. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Marshall's Khalan Laborn strides while being tripped up by Norfolk State's RJ Coles on Saturday afternoon at the Joan C. Evans Stadium in Huntington, WV. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Marshall's Rece Verhoff kicks an extra point with the assist of John McConnell against Norfolk State on Saturday afternoon at the Joan C. Evans Stadium in Huntington, WV. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Trent Holler of Marshall lifts up Ethan Payne after a touchdown against Norfolk State on Saturday afternoon at the Joan C. Evans Stadium in Huntington, WV. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Ethan Payne of Marshall crosses the endzone for a touchdown against Norfolk State on Saturday afternoon at the Joan C. Evans Stadium in Huntington, WV. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Marshall's Ethan Payne sprints up the sideline against Norfolk State on Saturday afternoon at the Joan C. Evans Stadium in Huntington, WV. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Marshall's Ethan Payne finds an opening in the Norfolk State defense on Saturday afternoon at the Joan C. Evans Stadium in Huntington, WV. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Tayvion Land of Norfolk State trips up Marshall's Devin Miller on Saturday afternoon at the Joan C. Evans Stadium in Huntington, WV. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Marshall head coach Charles Huff looks toward the play clock against Norfolk State on Saturday afternoon at the Joan C. Evans Stadium in Huntington, WV. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Norfolk State quarterback Otto Kuhns lofts a pass against Marshall on Saturday afternoon at the Joan C. Evans Stadium in Huntington, WV. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Elijah Alston of Marshall closes in on Norfolk State's JJ Davis on Saturday afternoon at the Joan C. Evans Stadium in Huntington, WV. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

The Marshall student section celebrates after a score against Norfolk State on Saturday afternoon at the Joan C. Evans Stadium in Huntington, WV. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Marshall quarterback, Henry Colombi looks for an open receiver against Norfolk State on Saturday afternoon at the Joan C. Evans Stadium in Huntington, WV. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Marshall's Charles Montgomery finds a seam in the Norfolk State defense on Saturday afternoon at the Joan C. Evans Stadium in Huntington, WV. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT