ncaaf Game Recap
Ohio Bobcats vs Marshall Thundering Herd Wrap - Marshall Wins 33-31
Marshall got a 133-yard performance from Brenden Knox as a key part of its 33-31 victory over the Bobcats on Saturday at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
Marshall did not, however, defeat the Bobcats against the spread, which closed at -4.0 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 47.5.
Brenden Knox rushed for 133 yards, while Sheldon Evans added 77 yards in the win. Xavier Gaines and Corey Gammage added 53 and 40 receiving yards respectively.
Nathan Rourke rushed for 118 yards for Ohio, while O'Shaan Allison added 60 yards. Nathan Rourke threw for 215 yards for the Bobcats, while receivers Isiah Cox and Ryan Luehrman had 61 and 60 yards respectively.
Ohio was outgained by Marshall 511-438 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 24-18 by the Thundering Herd.
The time of possession battle favored Marshall as their offense was on the field for 33:49, longer than the 26:11 of their opponents.
Marshall heads into a Week 5 battle against Cincinnati. Ohio, meanwhile, will have their next action against Louisiana-Lafayette.