Photo gallery: John Marshall defeats Hedgesville, 35-6

Herd improve to 2-1 with second straight victory down to the wire.

Michael Hawkins Jr. rushed for three touchdowns and passed for two more, while the Mountaineer defense overcame a sluggish start to put forth a strong effort as WVU wrapped up non-league play unbeaten.

Mountaineers conclude non-league play with first of 10 straight matchups against power conference opponents.

West Virginia clashes with the Cavaliers on Saturday night in Charlotte in a game that should give the Mountaineers a good idea of where exactly they stand at this point.