The Marshall Thundering Herd take on West Virginia at home and come close. The Herd had a chance at the end of the game to tie it or win it but ultimately fell short. The Herd looked very well as they hang with the ranked Mountaineers throughout the entire game and battling back from a decent deficit early in the game. Huge fourth down stops and third down conversions helped pull the Herd along.
In a thrilling encounter between the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Marshall Thundering Herd, both teams showcased their offensive and defensive prowess. The game was a tale of two quarterbacks, with West Virginia's Garrett Greene and Marshall's Cole Pennington going head-to-head in a battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Below is a detailed breakdown of the team and player performances.
Team Performance Overview
West Virginia Mountaineers:
Passing: Garrett Greene led the Mountaineers with 401 passing yards, completing 20 out of 28 attempts, averaging 20.1 yards per throw. However, Greene's performance was marred by four interceptions, despite a respectable quarterback rating of 174.9.
Rushing: The Mountaineers amassed a total of 171 rushing yards across 33 carries, averaging 5.2 yards per rush. Jahiem White was the standout performer with 141 rushing yards and four touchdowns.
Receiving: The receiving corps, led by Hudson Clement with 130 yards and a touchdown, accumulated 401 yards. The team averaged a stunning 20.1 yards per reception.
Defense: West Virginia's defense was relentless, recording 60 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and one sack. They also managed to intercept Marshall twice, with Aubrey Burks and Kekoura Tarnue each snagging a pick.
Passing: Cole Pennington had an outstanding game, throwing for 443 yards and five touchdowns. He completed 21 of 32 attempts, with an impressive average of 21.1 yards per throw and a quarterback rating of 221.0.
Rushing: The Thundering Herd's ground game was led by Marquis Boston, who rushed for 74 yards and one touchdown. The team totaled 118 rushing yards on 22 carries, averaging 5.4 yards per rush.
Receiving: Marshall's receivers were electric, with Marquis Boston leading the way with 171 yards and two touchdowns. Tychaun Chapman also shined with 122 yards and a touchdown, as the team totaled 443 receiving yards.
Defense: Marshall's defense was equally formidable, recording 67 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, and one sack. They also intercepted West Virginia four times, with Rayshon Knight leading the way with two interceptions.
Special Teams: Kicker Rece Verhoff was perfect, converting one field goal from 24 yards and all five extra-point attempts. The Thundering Herd also had six kickoff returns totaling 126 yards, with A.J. Turner contributing 87 yards on four returns.
Player Standouts
West Virginia Mountaineers:
Garrett Greene (QB): Despite four interceptions, Greene threw for 401 yards and one touchdown, demonstrating his potential as a playmaker.
Jahiem White (RB): White was the star of West Virginia's ground attack, rushing for 141 yards and four touchdowns, proving to be a crucial player in their offensive strategy.
Hudson Clement (WR): With 130 receiving yards and a touchdown, Clement was Greene's favorite target, making key plays throughout the game.
Marshall Thundering Herd:
Cole Pennington (QB): Pennington's 443 passing yards and five touchdowns were instrumental in Marshall's offensive success, showing poise and precision.
Marquis Boston (RB/WR): Boston was a dual-threat, contributing both in the rushing game with 74 yards and a touchdown, and as a receiver with 171 yards and two touchdowns.
Tychaun Chapman (WR): Chapman made a significant impact with 122 receiving yards and a touchdown, adding depth to Marshall's receiving options.
Defensive Battles
Both defenses had their moments of brilliance, with West Virginia's Ben Cutter leading his team with nine tackles and one tackle for loss. For Marshall, J. Coryan Anderson was the defensive anchor, recording 10 tackles and one tackle for loss. The interception battle was also fierce, with West Virginia grabbing two and Marshall snatching four, highlighting the defensive intensity of the game.
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