Marburger throws 5 TDs, leads UTRGV to 66-0 win over Sul Ross State in Vaqueros’ first football game
EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — Eddie Lee Marburger threw for five touchdowns and UT Rio Grande Valley won its first football game beating Division II Sul Ross State 66-0 on Saturday in a season opener for both teams.
UTRGV’s defense forced four straight three-and-outs and the offense scored on eight of nine drives. Marburger threw touchdowns of 50 and 76 yards to Xayvion Noland. He also had scoring tosses of 6 yards to Ismael Smith Flores, 3 yards to freshman Tony Diaz and a 61-yarder to Tavian Cord.
Four years ago, the UTRGV student body overwhelmingly approved a referendum that included starting a football team, forming a marching band and expanding the spirit programs.
The Vaqueros made their debut in front of 12,726 fans inside Robert & Janet Vackar Stadium and approximately 20,000 fans around the stadium, including those who watched the games on screens in the tailgating areas.
UTRGV will compete in the Pioneer Football League.
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