Marshall defeats Gardner-Webb 36-35 in homecoming thriller

Marshall University secured a 36-35 victory over Gardner-Webb at Joan C. Edwards Stadium during their homecoming game. The win brings Marshall's season record to 3-1.

Kicker Jorge Diaz Nicolas provided the decisive moment, hitting a 32-yard field goal with seconds remaining. The final drive was set up by a 27-yard pass from quarterback Carlos Del Rio-Wilson to Deandre Tamarez. Del Rio-Wilson finished the game with a career-high 386 passing yards and three touchdowns.

Gardner-Webb quarterback Cole Pennington, a former Marshall player, threw for 298 yards and four touchdowns. The Bulldogs held a lead late in the game, but a missed 27-yard field goal by Gardner-Webb allowed Marshall to regain possession for the winning drive.