Marshall Holds Off Missouri State Rally, 30-24

Marshall defeated Missouri State 30-24 on the road, improving to 2-1 while holding off a late Bears rally. The Thundering Herd never trailed and built a 24-10 lead before Missouri State cut the margin to six. Marshall quarterback Carlos Del Rio-Wilson accounted for 249 total yards and two touchdowns, including a 39-yard pass to TJ Lester and a 6-yard rushing score. Missouri State quarterback Skyler Locklear threw for 309 yards and two touchdowns, but Marshall defensive lineman Javae Gilmore sealed the win by deflecting a fourth-down pass in the end zone with 1:59 remaining. Marshall will host Gardner-Webb next, while Missouri State will visit No. 16 SMU.