Green, Gaines help Marshall outpace in Ohio 33-31 win
Isaiah Green threw two touchdown passes, including a 43-yard strike to Xavier Gaines that put Marshall ahead for good, and the Thundering Herd beat Ohio 33-31 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Ohio Bobcats
31
Marshall Thundering Herd
33
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OHIO | 3 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
| MRSH | 10 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 33 |
Joan C. Edwards Stadium · 27,323 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/26 | @ Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 17-34 | NCAAF |
| 11/3/26 | @ Akron Zips | W 28-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Eastern Michigan Eagles | W 24-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Sacramento State Hornets | W 48-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Central Michigan Chippewas | W 31-14 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:45 31-33
Xavier Gaines 43 Yd pass from Isaiah Green (Justin Rohrwasser PAT failed)
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Touchdown 11:14 31-27
Nathan Rourke 72 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 8:03 24-27
Ryan Luehrman 7 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Field Goal 0:54 17-27
Justin Rohrwasser 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:12 17-24
Devin Miller 22 Yd pass from Isaiah Green (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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Touchdown 6:09 17-17
De'Montre Tuggle 18 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 9:18 10-17
Brenden Knox 2 Yd Run (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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Touchdown 14:09 10-10
Shane Hooks 20 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Field Goal 3:55 3-10
Justin Rohrwasser 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:51 3-7
Louie Zervos 44 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:45 0-7
Xavier Gaines 26 Yd Run (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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MRSH
10 plays, 66 yards, 5:42 · End of Game
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OHIO 5:42
6 plays, 14 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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MRSH 7:45
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:45 31-33
Xavier Gaines 43 Yd pass from Isaiah Green (Justin Rohrwasser PAT failed)
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OHIO 11:14
5 plays, 91 yards, 2:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:14 31-27
Nathan Rourke 72 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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MRSH 13:31
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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OHIO 14:48
6 plays, 27 yards, 3:00 · Punt
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MRSH 2:48
5 plays, 9 yards, 3:11 · Punt
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MRSH 5:59
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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OHIO 8:03
7 plays, 74 yards, 3:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:03 24-27
Ryan Luehrman 7 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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MRSH 11:59
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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OHIO 13:13
4 plays, 22 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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MRSH
1 play, -2 yards, 0:01 · End of Half
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OHIO 0:01
7 plays, 46 yards, 0:53 · Missed FG
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MRSH 0:54
7 plays, 45 yards, 1:36 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:54 17-27
Justin Rohrwasser 37 Yd Field Goal
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OHIO 2:30
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:42 · Punt
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MRSH 3:12
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:12 17-24
Devin Miller 22 Yd pass from Isaiah Green (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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OHIO 6:09
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:09 17-17
De'Montre Tuggle 18 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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MRSH 9:18
10 plays, 69 yards, 4:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:18 10-17
Brenden Knox 2 Yd Run (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
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OHIO 14:09
8 plays, 59 yards, 4:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:09 10-10
Shane Hooks 20 Yd pass from Nathan Rourke (Louie Zervos Kick)
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MRSH 3:55
10 plays, 54 yards, 3:56 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:55 3-10
Justin Rohrwasser 38 Yd Field Goal
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OHIO 7:51
4 plays, 6 yards, 2:00 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:51 3-7
Louie Zervos 44 Yd Field Goal
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MRSH 9:51
4 plays, 20 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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OHIO 11:07
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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MRSH 12:45
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:45 0-7
Xavier Gaines 26 Yd Run (Justin Rohrwasser Kick)
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
OHIO
MRSH
17
1st Downs
24
6-12
3rd down efficiency
5-12
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
438
Total Yards
511
215
Passing
206
15/26
Comp/Att
17/28
8.3
Yards per pass
7.4
223
Rushing
305
31
Rushing Attempts
46
7.2
Yards per rush
6.6
3-15
Penalties
2-20
1
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
26:11
Possession
33:49
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