Norfolk State Spartans 3–55 Marshall Thundering Herd: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2022

Quick answer

Marshall Thundering Herd defeated Norfolk State Spartans 55–3 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: Norfolk State Spartans 3, Marshall Thundering Herd 55.

Game summary

Marshall Thundering Herd dominated Norfolk State Spartans 55–3 in Week 1 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: J.Adams (Norfolk State) — 54.0 pass yds, +2.34 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: intended — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
EPA edge: Marshall (+0.134/play) vs Norfolk State (-0.424/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Norfolk State Spartans	0	6	3	0	3
Marshall Thundering Herd	9	18	15	0	55

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

NORFNorfolk State Spartans

+3OPP 13

OPP EZ

+3OPP 8

+3OPP 10

MRSHMarshall Thundering Herd

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Marshall
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Rushing touchdown
Marshall
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
0-9
Field goal good from 30 yards
Marshall
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-15
Rushing touchdown
Marshall
Q2TD
.C. Catch made by C.Gammage at 13. Gain of 13 yards. C.Gammage
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-21
H.Colombi pass to . Catch made by C.Gammage at 13. Gain of 13 yards. C.Gammage for a touchdown (13 yards)
Norfolk State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-21
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Marshall
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-27
Rushing touchdown
Norfolk State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
9-27
Field goal good from 25 yards
Marshall
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
9-30
Field goal good from 27 yards
Marshall
Q3TD
.C. Catch made by T.Payne at 12. Gain of 12 yards. T.Payne
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-36
C.Fancher pass to . Catch made by T.Payne at 12. Gain of 12 yards. T.Payne for a touchdown (12 yards)
Marshall
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-42
Rushing touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

J.Adams (Norfolk State) — 54.0 yds · +2.34 EPA/play +7.02 EPA
H.Colombi (Marshall) — 205.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +6.36 EPA
C.Fancher (Marshall) — 27.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.19 EPA/play +2.37 EPA

Receiving

intended (Norfolk State) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.75 EPA
intended (Marshall) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.57 EPA
. Catch made by J.Wonodi at 48. Gain of 39 yards. Tackled by at MSH 9. (Norfolk State) — 1 rec · 39.0 yds +4.58 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
J.Adams	Norfolk State	3	100.0%	54	0	+2.34	+7.02
H.Colombi	Marshall	25	96.0%	205	1	+0.26	+6.36
C.Fancher	Marshall	2	100.0%	27	1	+1.19	+2.37
a steps back to pass. P.Zamora	Marshall	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.40	-0.40
steps back to pass. H.Colombi	Marshall	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.61	-0.61
steps back to pass. C.Fancher	Marshall	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.68	-0.68

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Norfolk State	Marshall
Plays	37	84
EPA / play	-0.424	+0.134
Total EPA	-15.69	+11.24
Success rate	16.2%	58.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.249	+0.156
Rush EPA / play	-0.519	+0.120
Yards	120	619

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Norfolk State	1	2	-0.51	Ended
Q1	Marshall	13	78	-2.46	Interception
Q1	Norfolk State	3	0	-3.55	Punt
Q1	Marshall	9	87	+2.88	Field goal
Q1	Norfolk State	2	28	-3.47	Interception
Q1	Marshall	4	12	-2.97	Punt
Q2	Marshall	7	55	+4.45	Rush TD
Q2	Norfolk State	3	1	-1.52	Punt
Q2	Marshall	7	72	+4.99	Pass TD
Q2	Norfolk State	7	13	-2.83	Touchdown
Q2	Marshall	11	72	+4.82	Rush TD
Q2	Norfolk State	2	1	-1.65	Punt
Q3	Marshall	1	4	-0.11	Ended
Q3	Norfolk State	8	51	+2.35	Field goal
Q3	Marshall	9	88	+0.85	Pass TD
Q3	Norfolk State	3	3	-1.86	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Norfolk State Spartans · O.Kuhns pass intercepted (-5.96 EPA)
Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Kickoff (-5.91 EPA)
Q2 · Norfolk State Spartans · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-5.87 EPA)
Q3 · Norfolk State Spartans · Kickoff (+5.86 EPA)
Q3 · Norfolk State Spartans · Blocked Field Goal (no gain) (-5.72 EPA)
Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Kickoff (-5.52 EPA)
Q1 · Marshall Thundering Herd · H.Colombi pass intercepted (-5.31 EPA)
Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Kickoff (-4.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

Marshall Thundering Herd controlled the final (55–3) in Week 1.
Passing edge: J.Adams (Norfolk State) — 54.0 yds.
EPA edge: Marshall at 0.134 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 Norfolk State Spartans vs Marshall Thundering Herd?

Norfolk State Spartans 3, Marshall Thundering Herd 55 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Norfolk State Spartans vs Marshall Thundering Herd?

Marshall Thundering Herd won with a final score of 3–55.

Where can I find the Norfolk State Spartans vs Marshall Thundering Herd box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401415015.

Who led Norfolk State Spartans vs Marshall Thundering Herd in passing?

J.Adams (Norfolk State) led passers with 54.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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