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Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. Marshall Thundering Herd: 2025 Week 3 Recap

Herd defeat Colonels 38–7 in Week 3

Carlos Del Rio-Wilson paced the box score as Herd closed out a 7–38 Week 3 finish.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels 7 1-2
Final 7–38
Marshall Thundering Herd 38 1-2 Winner
Winner
Marshall Thundering Herd
Final score
7–38
Halftime
Eastern Kentucky Colonels 0–27 Marshall Thundering Herd
Top passer
Carlos Del Rio-Wilson
FantasyHQ MVP
Carlos Del Rio-Wilson

Top CFB performers · Colonels

  • Jordyn Potts 57.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.20 EPA/play -4.3 EPA
  • Brayden Latham 18.0 yds -6.1 EPA
  • Jordyn Potts 12.0 yds -2.7 EPA

Top CFB performers · Herd

  • Carlos Del Rio-Wilson 111.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.71 EPA/play +7.8 EPA
  • Carlos Del Rio-Wilson 70.0 yds · 1 TD +1.7 EPA
  • JacQai Long 66.0 yds · 1 TD -0.7 EPA

Quick answer

Marshall Thundering Herd defeated Eastern Kentucky Colonels 38–7 in Week 3, 2025. Final score: Eastern Kentucky Colonels 7, Marshall Thundering Herd 38.

Game summary

Marshall Thundering Herd dominated Eastern Kentucky Colonels 38–7 in Week 3 of the 2025 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Carlos Del Rio-Wilson (Marshall) — 111.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.71 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Carlos Del Rio-Wilson — 70.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Cameron Hergott — 1 rec, 6.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Marshall (-0.095/play) vs Eastern Kentucky (-0.487/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Eastern Kentucky Colonels00607
Marshall Thundering Herd15126038

Scoring Map

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

EKUEastern Kentucky Colonels
MRSHMarshall Thundering Herd

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Marshall
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 2
    Score
    0-3

    Field goal good from 19 yards

  2. Marshall
    Q1TD
    CDCarlos Del Rio-Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-9

    Carlos Del Rio-Wilson rushes 4 yards for a touchdown

  3. Marshall
    Q1TD
    JWJustin Williams-Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-15

    Justin Williams-Thomas rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

  4. Marshall
    Q2TD
    JWJustin Williams-Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-21

    Carlos Del Rio-Wilson pass to Justin Williams-Thomas for a touchdown (30 yards)

  5. Marshall
    Q2TD
    ANAdrian Norton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-27

    Carlos Del Rio-Wilson pass to Adrian Norton for a touchdown (30 yards)

  6. Eastern Kentucky
    Q3TD
    JWJayden West

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-27

    Jordyn Potts pass to Jayden West for a touchdown (13 yards)

  7. Marshall
    Q3TD
    JLJacQai Long

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-33

    JacQai Long rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Carlos Del Rio-Wilson (Marshall) — 111.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.71 EPA/play +7.78 EPA
  • Jordyn Potts (Eastern Kentucky) — 57.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.20 EPA/play -4.32 EPA
  • JacQai Long (Marshall) — 5.0 yds · -1.41 EPA/play -8.47 EPA

Rushing

  • Carlos Del Rio-Wilson (Marshall) — 70.0 yds · 1 TD +0.16 EPA
  • Brayden Latham (Eastern Kentucky) — 18.0 yds -0.61 EPA
  • JacQai Long (Marshall) — 66.0 yds · 1 TD -0.08 EPA

Receiving

  • Cameron Hergott (Eastern Kentucky) — 1 rec · 6.0 yds -0.63 EPA
  • Dequan Stanley (Eastern Kentucky) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.94 EPA
  • Justin Williams-Thomas (Marshall) — 3 rec · 41.0 yds +1.29 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Carlos Del Rio-WilsonMarshall1163.6%1112+0.71+7.78
Jordyn PottsEastern Kentucky2231.8%571-0.20-4.32
JacQai LongMarshall616.7%50-1.41-8.47
Myles BurkettEastern Kentucky616.7%100-1.55-9.30

Team EPA comparison

StatEastern KentuckyMarshall
Plays5170
EPA / play-0.487-0.095
Total EPA-24.83-6.65
Success rate19.6%42.9%
Pass EPA / play-0.486-0.040
Rush EPA / play-0.487-0.113
Yards117390

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Eastern Kentucky111-5.20Interception
Q1Marshall48-3.81Ended
Q1Eastern Kentucky515-1.50Punt
Q1Marshall417-0.48Field goal
Q1Eastern Kentucky316-0.29Ended
Q1Marshall321+2.32Rush TD
Q1Eastern Kentucky3-3-3.44Punt
Q1Marshall751+3.34Rush TD
Q1Eastern Kentucky3-14-3.83Punt
Q2Marshall335+2.50Pass TD
Q2Eastern Kentucky913-3.36Punt
Q2Marshall733-0.40Punt
Q2Eastern Kentucky33-0.79Punt
Q2Marshall753+5.07Pass TD
Q2Eastern Kentucky1110.00Ended
Q3Marshall3-1-5.70Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Carlos Del Rio-Wilson pass to Adrian Norton for a touchdown (30 yards) (+5.41 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Myles Burkett pass intercepted (-5.2 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Jordyn Potts pass to Jayden West for a touchdown (13 yards) (+4.77 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Jordyn Potts pass to T.J. Mitchell for 36 yards (2nd & 11) (+4.28 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Fumble (-3.77 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Marshall Thundering Herd · Carlos Del Rio-Wilson pass to Justin Williams-Thomas for a touchdown (30 yards) (+3.35 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Field goal missed (-3.09 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Eastern Kentucky Colonels · Penalty (3rd & 7) (+3.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Marshall Thundering Herd controlled the final (38–7) in Week 3.
  • Passing edge: Carlos Del Rio-Wilson (Marshall) — 111.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: Marshall at -0.095 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 Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Marshall Thundering Herd?

Eastern Kentucky Colonels 7, Marshall Thundering Herd 38 in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Marshall Thundering Herd?

Marshall Thundering Herd won with a final score of 7–38.

Where can I find the Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Marshall Thundering Herd box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401761606.

Who led Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Marshall Thundering Herd in passing?

Carlos Del Rio-Wilson (Marshall) led passers with 111.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Eastern Kentucky Colonels

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

Marshall Thundering Herd

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W