Del Rio-Wilson, Marshall Defense Makes Late Save to Blunt Missouri St. Rally in 30-24 Win
Casey Woods says Marshall will arrive angry after Missouri State spoiled a planned celebration with a 21-20 upset last season.
- Marshall Thundering Herd visit Missouri State Bears today at 5:30 p.m. at Robert W. Plaster Stadium in Springfield, Missouri, seeking revenge after a 21-20 loss last year.
- Missouri State head coach Casey Woods replaced former coach Ryan Beard and expects Marshall to arrive motivated. Woods said, "After we beat them at their place last year, theyre going to be an angry bunch coming in here."
- Marshall comes off a 28-26 victory over Middle Tennessee, overcoming a 20-14 fourth-quarter deficit behind quarterback Zion Turner. The Thundering Herd enter today with offensive momentum.
- Led by quarterback Skyler Locklear, the Bears defeated Lindenwood 48-14 last week. Defensive lineman Javae Gilmore anchors Missouri State's unit as they prepare for Marshall's high-tempo offense.
- This contest is one of three Sun Belt versus Conference USA matchups today. Sun Belt teams are 4-0 this season against C-USA members, establishing the inter-conference rivalry's competitive balance.
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Del Rio-Wilson, Marshall defense makes late save to blunt Missouri St. rally in 30-24 win
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Carlos Del Rio-Wilson accounted for 249 yards and two touchdowns and Marshall held off Missouri State for a 30-24 win on Saturday night.
Marshall football: Norton's connection to each Herd QB a boost during adversity
HUNTINGTON — Marshall wide receiver Adrian Norton enters the Thundering Herd’s matchup with Missouri State after a bounce-back performance against Middle Tennessee: seven receptions for 43 yards. Norton said it’s always good to get the pig skin. In a game with three different quarterbacks, Carlos Del Rio-Wilson exiting the game with a injury before Khalil Wilkins and Zion Turner entered in replacement, it became apparent that the work done with …
Woods expects 'angry bunch' of Herd in Missouri State's matchup with Marshall
The Bears prevailed by one point in Huntington last season, and although much has changed for both teams since, first-year Missouri State head coach Casey Woods doesn't believe Marshall has forgotten.
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