Pettaway runs for 206 yards as JMU beats Marshall 45–17

George Pettaway rushed for 206 yards and two touchdowns as James Madison defeated Marshall 45–17 on Saturday, October 3, at Bridgeforth Stadium. The Dukes improved to 5–0 overall and 2–0 in Sun Belt play.

JMU trailed 14–10 early in the second quarter before scoring 28 unanswered points in that period. Camden Coleman found Corey Scott for a 12-yard touchdown, Pettaway scored on runs of 73 and 33 yards, and Noah Grevious caught a 20-yard touchdown pass before halftime.

Coleman finished 21 of 32 for 263 yards and three touchdowns. Scott caught five passes for 104 yards and two scores, including a 53-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Pettaway needed just 14 carries for his rushing total.

DJ Kelly intercepted two passes for JMU. The Dukes produced 573 total yards and allowed only three points after halftime.

Sources: Official report or box score.

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