Marshall defeats Middle Tennessee 28-26 in college football

Marshall defeated Middle Tennessee 28-26 in a closely contested football game in Huntington, West Virginia. Marshall overcame a 20-14 deficit entering the fourth quarter to secure the victory.

Xayvion Turner-Bradshaw played a pivotal role for Marshall, catching a 69-yard touchdown pass and recovering a teammate's fumble for a go-ahead touchdown. TJ Lester added a 2-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter to extend the lead.

Middle Tennessee attempted a late comeback behind quarterback Roman Gagliano, who threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to AJ Jones with 50 seconds remaining. However, the Blue Raiders failed to convert the subsequent two-point attempt, leaving them two points short.