Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Navy Midshipmen: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Marshall Thundering Herd defeated Navy Midshipmen 49–7 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Marshall Thundering Herd 49, Navy Midshipmen 7.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Marshall Thundering Herd	12	6	6	18	49
Navy Midshipmen	0	0	0	6	7

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Luke Zban (276) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.25 EPA/play +3.75 EPA
• Maasai Maynor (2426) — 0.0 yds · +0.03 EPA/play +0.21 EPA
• Xavier Arline (2426) — 0.0 yds · -0.04 EPA/play -0.22 EPA

Rushing

• Isaac Ruoss (2426) — 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Rasheen Ali (276) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD +0.43 EPA
• Xavier Arline (2426) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA

Receiving

• Corey Gammage (276) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.44 EPA
• Talik Keaton (276) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.75 EPA
• Mychal Cooper (2426) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.20 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Luke Zban	276	3	33.3%	0	1	+1.25	+3.75
Maasai Maynor	2426	8	25.0%	0	0	+0.03	+0.21
Xavier Arline	2426	5	40.0%	0	0	-0.04	-0.22
Tyger Goslin	2426	1	0.0%	0	0	-3.22	-3.22
Grant Wells	276	31	61.3%	0	0	-0.12	-3.80
Tai Lavatai	2426	11	9.1%	0	0	-1.64	-18.02

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MRSH	NAVY
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	276	2	0	+0.13	Rush TD
Q1	2426	11	0	+1.04	Ended
Q1	276	5	0	+2.74	Ended
Q1	2426	4	0	-4.96	Ended
Q1	276	1	0	+1.50	Rush TD
Q1	2426	5	0	+2.08	Ended
Q1	276	8	0	-0.86	Ended
Q2	2426	8	0	+2.90	Ended
Q2	276	3	0	-1.81	Punt
Q2	2426	3	0	-1.93	Punt
Q2	276	4	0	-3.56	Rush TD
Q2	2426	7	0	-0.46	Punt
Q2	276	4	0	+2.00	Ended
Q2	2426	4	0	-1.99	Ended
Q2	276	6	0	-1.69	Fumble
Q3	2426	7	0	+2.23	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Grant Wells pass intercepted Kevin Brennan return for 15 yds to the Marsh 25 (-5.77 EPA)
2. Q1 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Grant Wells pass incomplete (-5.51 EPA)
3. Q3 · Navy Midshipmen · Xavier Arline run for 1 yd to the Marsh 16 (-5.47 EPA)
4. Q1 · Navy Midshipmen · Jayden Umbarger run for 28 yds to the Marsh 14 for a 1ST down (+5.24 EPA)
5. Q3 · Navy Midshipmen · Tai Lavatai pass intercepted Steven Gilmore return for 15 yds to the Marsh 17 (-5.2 EPA)
6. Q4 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Luke Zban pass complete to EJ Horton for 30 yds for a TD, (Andrew Sanders KICK) (+4.71 EPA)
7. Q2 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Sheldon Evans run for no gain to the Navy 21 Sheldon Evans fumbled, forced by Nicholas Straw, recovered by Navy Kevin Brennan (-4.42 EPA)
8. Q1 · Navy Midshipmen · Bijan Nichols 41 yd FG BLOCKED blocked by TJ Johnson Eli Neal return for 3 yds to the Marsh 41 (-4.1 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Marshall Thundering Herd controlled the final (49–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Luke Zban (276) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: MRSH at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Marshall Thundering Herd vs Navy Midshipmen?

Marshall Thundering Herd 49, Navy Midshipmen 7 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Marshall Thundering Herd vs Navy Midshipmen?

Marshall Thundering Herd won with a final score of 49–7.

Where can I find the Marshall Thundering Herd vs Navy Midshipmen box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282174.

Who led Marshall Thundering Herd vs Navy Midshipmen in passing?

Luke Zban (276) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Marshall Thundering Herd at Navy Midshipmen in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.