Missouri State attempts onside kick against Marshall to start second half

Missouri State tried to execute an onside kick to start the second half in their game against Marshall on September 19, but the attempt was unsuccessful and the Bears were offside. Casey Woods, in his third game as head coach, aimed for an aggressive strategy following a missed opportunity for a touchdown late in the first half. Leading 17-10 at halftime, Marshall capitalized on the short field created by the onside kick failure and scored a touchdown, increasing their lead to 24-10. Missouri State mounted a comeback effort, but ultimately fell short against Marshall.

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