Coach Paul Johnson made a similar observation about Marshall in the Tennessee game, when he ran for 249 yards, an ACC record for a quarterback, and five touchdowns, a school record for a player at any position.

Asked what had impressed him most, Johnson replied, “I think that just the moment hasn’t gotten too big for him. That’s the one thing I worried about, especially in the first game, getting starry-eyed. For the most part, he’s kept his composure really well and has gone about it. Now, it’s going to heat up (against Miami). It’s his first road game, too. I think he’s a pretty confident kid, works hard, wants to get better, so hopefully we’ll continue to see improvement.”

Wide receiver Ricky Jeune said that Marshall, who has completed 19 of 33 passes for 333 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions, has likewise seen that diligence.

“Even in practice, when he misses a throw, we’re running the play over again to get it right,” Jeune said. “We’re all in with TaQuon.”