Middle Tennessee builds big lead, holds off Marshall 34-28
— Chase Cunningham threw two touchdown passes and Middle Tennessee beat Marshall 34-28 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Marshall Thundering Herd
28
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRSH | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 28 |
| MTSU | 7 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 34 |
Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium · 15,806 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 1:12 28-34
Shadeed Ahmed 17 Yd pass from Grant Wells (Shane Ciucci Kick)
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Touchdown 9:44 21-34
Rasheen Ali 2 Yd Run (Shane Ciucci Kick)
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Touchdown 2:30 14-34
Reed Blankenship 90 Yd Fumble Return (Zeke Rankin PAT blocked)
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Touchdown 0:55 14-28
Rasheen Ali 1 Yd Run (Shane Ciucci Kick)
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Touchdown 5:52 7-28
Jaylin Lane 34 Yd pass from Chase Cunningham (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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Touchdown 9:04 7-21
Chaton Mobley 41 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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Touchdown 10:56 7-14
Rasheen Ali 12 Yd Run (Shane Ciucci Kick)
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Touchdown 12:41 0-14
Jarrin Pierce 13 Yd pass from Chase Cunningham (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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Touchdown 9:04 0-7
Mike DiLiello 3 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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MTSU
2 plays, -11 yards, 1:05 · End of Game
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MRSH 1:12
12 plays, 97 yards, 3:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:12 28-34
Shadeed Ahmed 17 Yd pass from Grant Wells (Shane Ciucci Kick)
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MTSU 4:15
5 plays, 21 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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MRSH 6:05
4 plays, 30 yards, 1:05 · Interception
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MTSU 7:10
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:34 · Punt
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MRSH 9:44
17 plays, 89 yards, 4:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:44 21-34
Rasheen Ali 2 Yd Run (Shane Ciucci Kick)
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MTSU 14:09
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:13 · Punt
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MRSH 0:22
3 plays, -15 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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MRSH 2:30
2 plays, 22 yards, 0:40 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:30 14-34
Reed Blankenship 90 Yd Fumble Return (Zeke Rankin PAT blocked)
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MTSU 3:10
2 plays, 2 yards, 0:52 · Interception
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MRSH 4:02
5 plays, 32 yards, 1:42 · Interception
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MTSU 5:44
6 plays, 24 yards, 2:46 · Punt
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MRSH 8:30
6 plays, 14 yards, 2:19 · Punt
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MTSU 10:49
4 plays, 19 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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MRSH 12:36
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08 · Fumble
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MTSU 12:44
4 plays, 11 yards, 0:00 · Fumble
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MTSU
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:49 · End of Half
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MRSH 0:55
8 plays, 80 yards, 2:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:55 14-28
Rasheen Ali 1 Yd Run (Shane Ciucci Kick)
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MTSU 3:00
3 plays, -6 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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MRSH 5:07
2 plays, 19 yards, 0:36 · Fumble
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MTSU 5:52
6 plays, 69 yards, 2:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:52 7-28
Jaylin Lane 34 Yd pass from Chase Cunningham (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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MRSH 7:54
4 plays, 39 yards, 1:01 · Fumble
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MTSU 9:04
4 plays, 49 yards, 1:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:04 7-21
Chaton Mobley 41 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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MRSH 10:56
4 plays, 73 yards, 0:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:56 7-14
Rasheen Ali 12 Yd Run (Shane Ciucci Kick)
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MTSU 12:41
8 plays, 58 yards, 3:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:41 0-14
Jarrin Pierce 13 Yd pass from Chase Cunningham (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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MRSH 1:09
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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MTSU 1:59
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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MRSH 4:02
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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MTSU 5:24
4 plays, 5 yards, 2:00 · Downs
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MRSH 7:24
5 plays, 17 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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MTSU 9:04
10 plays, 62 yards, 4:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:04 0-7
Mike DiLiello 3 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)
Showing the last 40 of 41 events.
Team Stats
MRSH
MTSU
28
1st Downs
16
4-12
3rd down efficiency
4-15
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-2
493
Total Yards
314
321
Passing
105
31/47
Comp/Att
12/21
6.8
Yards per pass
5.0
172
Rushing
209
35
Rushing Attempts
49
4.9
Yards per rush
4.3
9-69
Penalties
7-62
6
Turnovers
2
4
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
1
26:45
Possession
33:15
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