Whatley helps Southern Miss holds off Marshall 26-24
Tate Whatley had a touchdown pass and ran for a score, Darian Yancey scored on a fumble return and Southern Mississippi held off Marshall 26-24 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Marshall Thundering Herd
24
Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
26
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRSH | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
| USM | 3 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 26 |
M. M. Roberts Stadium · 20,375 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Georgia Southern Eagles | L 13-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Old Dominion Monarchs | W 36-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | vs South Alabama Jaguars | W 20-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | L 21-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ James Madison Dukes | L 17-45 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:11 24-26
Artie Henry III 15 Yd pass from Isaiah Green (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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Touchdown 7:13 17-26
Tate Whatley 1 Yd Run (Parker Shaunfield PAT failed)
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Field Goal 2:58 17-20
Parker Shaunfield 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:36 17-17
Anthony Anderson 2 Yd Run (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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Touchdown 0:33 10-17
Darian Yancey 17 Yd Fumble Return (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Touchdown 0:48 10-10
Quez Watkins 4 Yd pass from Tate Whatley (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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Touchdown 5:04 10-3
Brenden Knox 8 Yd Fumble Return (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 3-3
Justin Rohrwasser 24 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:25 0-3
Parker Shaunfield 45 Yd Field Goal
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USM
2 plays, -2 yards, 1:02 · End of Game
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MRSH 1:11
10 plays, 46 yards, 1:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:11 24-26
Artie Henry III 15 Yd pass from Isaiah Green (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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USM 3:08
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:11 · Punt
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MRSH 4:19
8 plays, 59 yards, 2:52 · Fumble
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USM 7:13
13 plays, 94 yards, 6:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:13 17-26
Tate Whatley 1 Yd Run (Parker Shaunfield PAT failed)
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MRSH 13:36
9 plays, 43 yards, 4:22 · Punt
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USM 2:58
4 plays, 3 yards, 1:41 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:58 17-20
Parker Shaunfield 23 Yd Field Goal
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MRSH 4:39
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:18 · Interception
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USM 4:57
5 plays, 11 yards, 3:31 · Punt
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MRSH 8:36
4 plays, 66 yards, 0:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:36 17-17
Anthony Anderson 2 Yd Run (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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USM 9:29
9 plays, 31 yards, 4:26 · Downs
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MRSH 13:55
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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MRSH
1 play, -1 yard, 0:29 · End of Half
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MRSH 0:33
1 play, -10 yards, 0:11 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:33 10-17
Darian Yancey 17 Yd Fumble Return (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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USM 0:48
5 plays, 46 yards, 2:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:48 10-10
Quez Watkins 4 Yd pass from Tate Whatley (Parker Shaunfield Kick)
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MRSH 2:58
2 plays, 1 yard, 0:42 · Interception
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USM 3:40
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:13 · Fumble
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USM 5:04
4 plays, -8 yards, 2:07 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:04 10-3
Brenden Knox 8 Yd Fumble Return (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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MRSH 7:11
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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USM 8:40
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:51 · Punt
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MRSH 10:31
4 plays, 30 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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USM 12:06
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:48 · Punt
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MRSH
10 plays, 22 yards, 3:48 · Field Goal
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USM 3:48
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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MRSH 5:35
4 plays, 13 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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USM 7:25
12 plays, 39 yards, 7:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 3-3
Justin Rohrwasser 24 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:25 0-3
Parker Shaunfield 45 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
MRSH
USM
15
1st Downs
13
5-13
3rd down efficiency
3-17
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-3
249
Total Yards
222
218
Passing
134
17/38
Comp/Att
16/25
5.7
Yards per pass
5.4
31
Rushing
88
22
Rushing Attempts
45
1.4
Yards per rush
2.0
7-79
Penalties
10-90
4
Turnovers
2
2
Fumbles lost
2
2
Interceptions thrown
0
21:41
Possession
38:19
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