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Lester scores twice, Diaz Nicholas kicks 5 FGs, Marshall controls Old Dominion 36-23

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 31). Lester scores twice, Diaz Nicholas kicks 5 FGs, Marshall controls Old Dominion 36-23. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/lester-scores-twice-diaz-nicholas-kicks-5-fgs-marshall-controls-old-dominion-36-23/article_64f2a720-7af8-5b12-a018-1bc3c5ec029e.html

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TJ Lester scored two rushing touchdowns as Marshall defeated Old Dominion 36-23 on Saturday. Jorge Diaz Nicholas set a school record with five field goals from various distances. The Thundering Herd capitalized on four turnovers by Old Dominion, turning them into 20 points. Despite being outgained in total yards and converting fewer third-down plays, Marshall dominated time of possession and improved to 11-1 against the Monarchs.

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On Saturday, TJ Lester scored two touchdowns through rushing plays, while Jorge Diaz Nicholas set a school record by making five field goals in a game, contributing to Marshall's victory over Old Dominion with a final score of 36-23. The Thundering Herd capitalized on four turnovers by the Monarchs, turning them into 20 points. Key defensive plays included sacks and interceptions by Caleb Clark-Gloer, Daytione Smith, and Charles McCartherens. Despite being outgained in total yards (409 to 336), Marshall held possession longer and started five drives in Old Dominion territory. The win improved Marshall's record against Old Dominion to 11-1.

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NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — TJ Lester ran for two touchdowns, Jorge Diaz Nicholas made a school-record five field goals and Marshall turned four turnovers into 20 points en route to a 36-23 win over Old Dominion on Saturday. Caleb Clark-Gloer, Daytione Smith and Charles McCartherens all picked off a pass by Jaxon Potter. asserted

Gloer → run → Potter

Diaz Nicholas converted from 35, 30, 24, 40 and 24 yards. asserted

Nicholas → convert → 35

The tone was set early when Kenyatt Hardge II sacked Potter and forced a fumble on the second snap of the game and Cannon Mu Lewis recovered at the 26. asserted

Lewis → set → 26

Four plays later Lester went up the middle for a 4-yard touchdown. asserted

Lester → go → touchdown

The defense then pinned the Monarchs deep in their own territory and one play after a punt Lester went 49 yards to the end zone. asserted

Lester → pin → zone

Marshall (5-3, 2-2 Sun Belt Conference) started five drives in Old Dominion territory. asserted

Marshall → start → territory

The Thundering Herd, now 11-1 against ODU, was outgained 409-336 in total yards and converted just 2 of 14 third-down plays but held the ball more than 10 minutes longer. asserted

Herd → outgaine → ball

Three Marshall quarterbacks combined to go 8 of 18 for 142 yards with an interception. asserted

quarterbacks → combine → interception

Judah Price ran for 82 yards and Lester had 76. asserted

Lester → run → 76

Potter threw for 329 yards for Old Dominion (2-7, 1-5) with Josh Rodriguez gaining 143 yards on nine receptions. asserted

Rodriguez → throw → receptions

Maurki James had two rushing touchdowns and Brandon Crutchfield had a 44-yard interception return for a score. asserted

Crutchfield → have → score

Lester scores twice, Diaz Nicholas kicks 5 FGs, Marshall controls Old Dominion 36-23

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