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Jaguars at Thundering Herd
Final · Joan C. Edwards Stadium
Game Summary
On October 20, 2026, the Marshall Thundering Herd defeated the South Alabama Jaguars 20-13 at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Judah Price scored the winning touchdown with 1:49 remaining to secure Marshall's first Sun Belt victory.
The decisive possession covered 75 yards entirely on the ground. Backup quarterback Khalil Wilkins supplied runs of 19, 22 and 14 yards during the drive. Marshall's defense then stopped South Alabama's final attempt to draw level.
The teams were tied 6-6 at halftime. Cole Funderburk's third-quarter interception gave Marshall an opportunity to move ahead. Zion Turner finished the ensuing 55-yard drive with a 3-yard touchdown run.
South Alabama answered in the fourth quarter to make it 13-13 before Marshall produced its winning response. Turner completed 21 of 33 passes for 181 yards and added 45 rushing yards.
Marshall improved to 4-3 overall and 1-2 in conference play. South Alabama fell to 4-3 overall and 2-1 in the Sun Belt.
Line
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 13 |
| MRSH | 0 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 20 |
Scoring
- Davis Little 29 Yd Field Goal3–0
- Jorge Diaz Nicolas 47 Yd Field Goal3–3
- Jorge Diaz Nicolas 48 Yd Field Goal3–6
- Davis Little 42 Yd Field Goal6–6
- Zion Turner 3 Yd Run (Jorge Diaz Nicolas Kick)6–13
- PJ Martin 19 Yd Run (Davis Little Kick)13–13
- Judah Price 5 Yd Run (Jorge Diaz Nicolas Kick)13–20
Team stats
| USA | MRSH | |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-18 | 5-13 |
| Total Yards | 326 | 328 |
| Passing | 148 | 181 |
| Rushing | 178 | 147 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 30:38 | 29:22 |
Leaders
- MRSH · Passing YardsZion Turner · 21/33, 181 YDS
- MRSH · Rushing YardsKhalil Wilkins · 8 CAR, 69 YDS
- MRSH · Receiving YardsToby Payne · 7 REC, 69 YDS
- MRSH · SacksKelvon McBride · 1
- MRSH · TacklesDaytione Smith · 9
- USA · Passing YardsJared Hollins · 12/33, 148 YDS, 1 INT