Marshall football defeats Navy 49-7 in the Herdòòò½ÊÓÆµ™s season opener on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.

Former Marshall head football coach Jack Lengyel performs the coin flip for Marshallòòò½ÊÓÆµ™s season opener against Navy in 2021 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. Lengyel is among this yearòòò½ÊÓÆµ™s Marshall University Athletics Hall of Fame inductees.
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Marshall's Sam Burton (0) celebrates after sacking Navy quarterback Xavier Arline (7) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch Chris Oòòò½ÊÓÆµ™Meara | The òòò½ÊÓÆµsociated Press
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Marshallòòò½ÊÓÆµ™s Eli Neal (24) celebrates after recovering a blocked punt as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Sept. 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall quarterback Grant Wells rushes up the field on a keeper as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall fans cheer as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall running back Rasheen Ali (22) dives into the end zone for a score as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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RIGHT: Marshall head coach Charles Huff takes the field as the Herd takes on Navy.
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Marshall running back Sheldon Evans (5) scores a touchdown as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall teammates celebrate after a Rasheen Ali (22) touchdown against Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall head coach Charles Huff yells instructions for his team as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall defenders block a Navy field goal attempt during an NCAA football game on Sept. 4 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Former Marshall head football coach Jack Lengyel performs the coin flip for Marshallòòò½ÊÓÆµ™s season opener against Navy in 2021 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. Lengyel is among this yearòòò½ÊÓÆµ™s Marshall University Athletics Hall of Fame inductees.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall quarterback Grant Wells makes a pass as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall quarterback Grant Wells (8) hands off to running back Rasheen Ali (22) as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall fans cheer as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall wide receiver Shaded Ahmed is tackled after making a catch against Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshallòòò½ÊÓÆµ™s Sam Burton (0) sacks Navy quarterback Xavier Arline (7) during an NCAA football game in 2021 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall wide receiver Corey Gammage lines up for a play as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall running back Rasheen Ali (22) rushes for a touchdown as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall quarterback Grant Wells (8) makes a throw as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game in 2021 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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above: Marshall running back Rasheen Ali (22) celebrates with teammate Xavier Gaines (11) after rushing for a touchdown as the Herd takes on Navy during on Sept. 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall fans cheer as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall quarterback Grant Wells (8) celebrates a touchdown by Rasheen Ali (22) as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall wide receiver Talik Keaton pushes up field after a catch as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall running back Sheldon Evans (5) powers forward on a carry as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall wide receiver Corey Gammage (7) is tackled after a catch as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall's J'Coryan Anderson (25) and Brian Cavicante celebrate after a big play as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall quarterback Grant Wells speeds up field on a keeper as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall running back Rasheen Ali (22) powers up field on a carry as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Former Marshall head football coach Jack Lengyel performs the coin flip for Marshall's season opener against Navy on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall quarterback Grant Wells rushes up the field on a keeper as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall Steven Gilmore (3) looks to the score board as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall's Charlie Gray (1) attempts to recover a blocked field goal as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall quarterback Grant Wells, center, looks to make a pass a the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall wide receiver Corey Gammage (7) cuts across the field after a catch as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall wide receiver Shaded Ahmed (0) celebrates after a big catch as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall offensive lineman block Navy defensive lineman during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall quarterback Grant Wells (8) makes a throw as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall defenders block a Navy punt during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall quarterback Grant Wells rushes up the field on a keeper as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game in Annapolis, Md., in 2021. The Thundering Herd will play Navy in 2023 as part of its non-conference schedule that year.
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Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch Marshallòòò½ÊÓÆµ™s TJ Johnson, left, sacks Navy quarterback Xavier Arline in 2021 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall tight end Xavier Gaines (11) makes a catch as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall wide receiver Talik Keaton (9) makes a catch as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall's Sam Burton (0) celebrates after sacking Navy quarterback Xavier Arline (7) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall head coach Charles Huff yells instructions for his team as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall quarterback Grant Wells makes a throw as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall tight end Xavier Gaines looks in a catch as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall head coach Charles Huff walks to the huddle during a time out as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall tight end Devin Miller (83) turns up field after a catch as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall running back Rasheen Ali (22) powers upfield on a carry as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Sept. 4 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall quarterback Grant Wells speeds up field on a keeper as the Herd takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game in 2021 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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Marshall takes on Navy during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept 4, 2021, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
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The opener for Marshall head coach Charles Huff was a success as the Herd excelled in all three phases to earn a 49-7 win over Navy in front of 30,131 fans at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon in Annapolis, Maryland.
Marshall stayed the course with its philosophy, using its attacking nature on both sides to send Navy to its worst home defeat in front of fans under head coach Ken Niumatalolo.