US EditionBears Stun Herd at Home
Missouri State Bears overcame a 13-point deficit with a late 80-yard drive led by Jacob Clark, finishing with 359 passing yards and three touchdowns to earn their historic first FBS win.
- Missouri State Bears secured their first-ever FBS win with a 21-20 comeback victory over Marshall on Saturday at Edwards Stadium.
- The game featured Missouri State overcoming a 20-7 deficit due to strong second-quarter scoring by Marshall and a missed field goal by Marshall late in the game.
- Missouri State’s quarterback Jacob Clark passed for 359 yards and three touchdowns, orchestrating a crucial nine-play, 80-yard drive that culminated in an eight-yard touchdown throw to Jeron Askren with just over two minutes remaining.
- Missouri State outgained Marshall 474-274, converted 18 first downs to Marshall's 12, and held the Thundering Herd to 3-of-15 on third downs, while Kanye Young made seven tackles and sealed the win with a late interception.
- This victory brought Missouri State’s record to 1-1, snapped Marshall’s streak of nine consecutive home wins, and sets the Bears up for a home game next week, while Marshall dropped to 0-2 and will host Eastern Kentucky in their upcoming matchup.
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Missouri State wins first game as FBS program by beating Marshall 21-20
Jacob Clark threw for three touchdowns and 359 yards and led a late drive to send Missouri State past Marshall 21-20 giving the Bears their first win as an FBS program.
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