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Marshall holds off Missouri State for 30-24 victory in NCAAF

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Marshall holds off Missouri State for 30-24 victory in NCAAF
Summary

Carlos Del Rio-Wilson threw for 176 yards and a touchdown while rushing for another score to help Marshall secure a 30-24 win over Missouri State on September 19. Marshall led 24-10 at one point but had to fend off a Missouri State rally, which narrowed the margin. Defensive lineman Javae Gilmore deflected a fourth-down pass attempt in the closing moments to preserve the victory. Marshall scored in each of its first three drives and did not trail at any point during the game. The Thundering Herd will host Gardner-Webb next week.

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  • •Marshall scores points on first three drives, leading early.
  • •Missouri State narrows gap to 30-24 late in the game.
  • •Gilmore deflects key fourth-down pass to secure victory.
  • •Del Rio-Wilson totals 249 yards and two touchdowns.
  • •Next, Marshall hosts Gardner-Webb on September 26.
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  • 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Del Rio-Wilson, Marshall defense makes late save to blunt Missouri St. rally in 30-24 win
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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. Missouri State rallied from a 24-10 deficit to get the score to its final margin. After the Bears' 11-play, 86-yard drive that lasted three minutes, defensive lineman Javae Gilmore deflected Skyler Locklear's pass attempt on fourth-and-goal at Marshall's 7 with 1:59 remaining.

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