Earle's 4th-quarter TD pass to Fitzpatrick sends Marshall to 27-20 win over Western Michigan
— Stone Earle threw three touchdown passes, including a tiebreaking toss in the fourth quarter, and Marshall beat Western Michigan 27-20 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Western Michigan Broncos
20
Marshall Thundering Herd
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU | 3 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 20 |
| MRSH | 7 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 27 |
Joan C. Edwards Stadium · 18,723 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Bowling Green Falcons | W 23-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Toledo Rockets | L 38-45 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Central Michigan Chippewas | W 21-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Kent State Golden Flashes | W 38-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Buffalo Bulls | W 20-17 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:39 20-27
Christian Fitzpatrick 34 Yd pass from Stone Earle (Rece Verhoff Kick)
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Field Goal 12:47 20-20
Luka Zurak 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:53 17-20
Blake Bosma 3 Yd pass from Hayden Wolff (Luka Zurak Kick)
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Field Goal 5:52 10-20
Rece Verhoff 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:41 10-17
Jaden Nixon 36 Yd Run (Luka Zurak Kick)
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Touchdown 2:41 3-17
Carl Chester 7 Yd pass from Stone Earle (Rece Verhoff Kick)
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Field Goal 12:18 3-10
Rece Verhoff 20 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:09 3-7
Luka Zurak 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:08 0-7
Toby Payne 32 Yd pass from Stone Earle (Rece Verhoff Kick)
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MRSH
1 play, -2 yards, 0:31 · End of Game
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WMU 0:31
19 plays, 68 yards, 7:08 · Downs
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MRSH 7:39
3 plays, 70 yards, 1:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:39 20-27
Christian Fitzpatrick 34 Yd pass from Stone Earle (Rece Verhoff Kick)
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WMU 8:42
6 plays, 11 yards, 3:31 · Fumble
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MRSH 12:13
2 plays, 6 yards, 0:34 · Fumble
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WMU 12:47
4 plays, 6 yards, 1:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:47 20-20
Luka Zurak 45 Yd Field Goal
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MRSH 14:45
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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WMU 0:53
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:53 17-20
Blake Bosma 3 Yd pass from Hayden Wolff (Luka Zurak Kick)
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MRSH 5:52
12 plays, 58 yards, 4:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:52 10-20
Rece Verhoff 28 Yd Field Goal
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WMU 10:41
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:41 10-17
Jaden Nixon 36 Yd Run (Luka Zurak Kick)
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WMU
1 play, 1 yard, 0:20 · End of Half
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MRSH 0:20
6 plays, 16 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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WMU 2:14
3 plays, -3 yards, 0:21 · Punt
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MRSH 2:41
6 plays, 86 yards, 1:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:41 3-17
Carl Chester 7 Yd pass from Stone Earle (Rece Verhoff Kick)
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WMU 4:32
6 plays, 29 yards, 2:25 · Punt
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MRSH 6:57
6 plays, 19 yards, 3:16 · Punt
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WMU 10:13
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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MRSH 12:18
16 plays, 77 yards, 8:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:18 3-10
Rece Verhoff 20 Yd Field Goal
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WMU 6:09
6 plays, 42 yards, 1:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:09 3-7
Luka Zurak 45 Yd Field Goal
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MRSH 8:00
7 plays, 24 yards, 2:42 · Missed FG
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WMU 10:42
5 plays, 6 yards, 2:26 · Punt
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MRSH 13:08
5 plays, 69 yards, 1:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:08 0-7
Toby Payne 32 Yd pass from Stone Earle (Rece Verhoff Kick)
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Team Stats
WMU
MRSH
21
1st Downs
20
4-14
3rd down efficiency
5-12
2-3
4th down efficiency
1-1
318
Total Yards
420
126
Passing
177
15/28
Comp/Att
15/25
4.5
Yards per pass
7.1
192
Rushing
243
41
Rushing Attempts
39
4.7
Yards per rush
6.2
3-30
Penalties
3-35
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
31:29
Possession
28:31
Highlights
00:25
Toby Payne hauls it in for 32-yard receiving touchdown
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00:20
Carl Chester scores 7-yard receiving touchdown vs. Western Michigan
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00:28
Jaden Nixon scores 36-yard rushing touchdown
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00:29
Touchdown! Christian Fitzpatrick scores vs. Western Michigan
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