— By David Walsh

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall defensive back Boogie Trotter picked off an Eastern Kentucky pass on the first play of the game Saturday night against Eastern Kentucky at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

The Thundering Herd, with Carlos Del-Rio Wilson making his first start at quarterback, then comes up short on a sneak on fourth-and-2 at the EKU 16.

Uh oh, here the Herd goes again falling short on pivotal plays, like one week earlier in a 21-20 loss to FBS newcomer Missouri State.

On the next possession, the Colonels are stopped and Herd special teams deliver as Floyd Lacey returns a punt 43 yards to the 12. The Herd gets to the 1, but opts for a 19-yard field goal by Lorcan Quinn while some boos reign down when the home team settled for three.

Yet that short field goal would s

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