Quitman builds 43-point halftime lead to beat Marshall
Quitman 46, Marshall 13
October 16, 2026 | Hooten’s Arkansas Football
MARSHALL — John Waggoner caught a 44-yard touchdown pass on Quitman’s first offensive play, and the Bulldogs built a 43-0 halftime lead on their way to a 46-13 victory over Marshall on Friday.
Jaydan Owens returned the opening kickoff to Marshall’s 44, giving Jack Sexton and Waggoner an immediate scoring opportunity. A high snap on Marshall’s first punt attempt resulted in a safety. Quitman followed with another touchdown pass and led 16-0 with 9:55 remaining in the opening quarter.
The Bulldogs added a rushing touchdown before the quarter ended and carried a 23-0 lead into the second. Marshall recovered a muffed punt deep in Quitman territory, but the opportunity ended with a blocked field-goal attempt.
Quitman scored three more touchdowns in the second quarter. A third-down completion went the distance for a 30-0 lead, and Owens later broke free around the left side for a touchdown after the Bulldogs recovered a Marshall fumble. A rushing score with nine seconds left in the half made it 43-0; the extra-point attempt missed.
A third-quarter field goal extended Quitman’s advantage to 46-0. Marshall got on the board in the fourth after a completion to Hayden Haynes moved the Bobcats to Quitman’s 35 and Ely Couch helped carry the drive to the 10. Stretch Childers then found Haynes for a touchdown, and Jaydon Salas added the extra point.
Marshall forced a punt and scored once more on its final possession. A deep completion set up first-and-goal, and Childers kept the ball for a touchdown as time expired. The Bobcats could not convert the ensuing try, leaving the final margin at 46-13.
Scoring summary
First quarter John Waggoner 44-yard pass from Jack Sexton; kick good. Quitman 7-0.
Second quarter Jaydan Owens touchdown run; kick good. Quitman 37-0.
Fourth quarter Hayden Haynes touchdown pass from Stretch Childers; Jaydon Salas kick. Quitman 46-7.
Fourth quarter • 0:00 Stretch Childers touchdown run; try failed. Quitman 46-13.
Players who stood out
John Waggoner, Quitman: A 44-yard touchdown reception on the Bulldogs’ first offensive play.
Jaydan Owens, Quitman: A second-quarter rushing touchdown and an opening kickoff return to Marshall’s 44 that set up the first score.
Jack Sexton, Quitman: Threw the opening 44-yard touchdown pass to Waggoner.
Hayden Haynes, Marshall: A fourth-quarter touchdown reception and an earlier catch to Quitman’s 35 on the same scoring drive.
Stretch Childers, Marshall: A fourth-quarter touchdown pass to Haynes and a touchdown run as time expired.
Ely Couch, Marshall: A first-quarter screen reception into Quitman territory and a fourth-quarter run to the 10 that helped set up Marshall’s first touchdown.
Jaydon Salas, Marshall: Converted the extra point following Haynes’ touchdown.