Johnson runs for 3 TDs as Marist beats Morehead St. 48-21

MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Mekhai Johnson ran 170 yards and three touchdowns — both career highs — to help Marist beat Morehead State 48-21 on Saturday.
Austin Day was 14-of-20 passing for 144 yards and two touchdowns and added a short scoring run for Marist (4-4, 4-1 Pioneer League). Darryn Jordan added 101 yards rushing on 15 carries.
Johnson fumbled the opening kickoff and six plays later Jovan Smith’s 2-yard touchdown run gave Morehead State (3-5, 2-3) a 7-0 lead fewer than