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HOW WAS IT?
With the victory, Marshall reached 9th in the competition, while Uconn suffered its seventh defeat in the league.
END OF THE GAME
Connecticut Huskies 14-28 Marshall Thundering Herd.
1'
Marshall cruised across the field, went 44 yards and now just manages time to clinch the victory.
5'
INTERCEPTION! Turner attempted the pass, but it was intercepted by Abraham in the endzone. Ucann's campaign was eight down and 40 yards advanced.
8'
Game is gaining nervous atmosphere and many mistakes. Ali tried to run down the middle but was stopped on third down. Come punt over there.
10'
Unsuccessful play. After 19 yards of advance, Uconn was penalized five yards and on third down, incomplete pass. The ball will go back to Marshall.
13'
INTERCEPTED! Fancher attempted the pass, but it was intercepted by Dixon-Williams. Great moment in the game lives Uconn.
END OF THIRD PERIOD
Uconn 14-28 Marshall.
1' TOUCHDOWN
Reacting in game. Rosa ran down the middle for 24 yards and only stopped again in the endzone. Four plays, one minute and 56 seconds offensive play. Ruelas converted the extra point.
2'
Marshall didn't get the answer and will have to return the ball. After losing one yard, the team took a 15-yard penalty. McConnell goes for the punt.
5' TOUCHDOWN
ANYWAY! Rosa ran with the ball for 14 yards and only stopped in the endzone, to score Uconn's first touchdown in today's match. Ruelas converted the extra point.
9' TOUCHDOWN
Ali ran two yards and completed the touchdown for Marshall. Offensive play lasted over four minutes and 49 yards on 10 drives. Verhoff converted the extra point.
14'
Uconn was unsuccessful on first down of the third period. Just six yards on three strikes. Come punt over there.
BREAK
Uconn 0-21 Marshall.
7' TOUCHDOWN
Fast and efficient play. In just over a minute, Fancher found Miller, who advanced 10 yards, completed the attack and scored a touchdown for Marshall. Verhoff converted the extra point.
8'
Ruelas missed the field goal from the 45-yard line to Uconn.
11'
Marshall with no hit and just five yards on three downs. Come punt over there.
END OF FIRST PERIOD
Uconn 0-14 Marshall.
3' TOUCHDOWN
Turner was intercepted by Barber, who went free for 35 yards and scored another touchdown for Marshall. Verhoff converted the extra point.
4'
Unsuccessful Marshall attack. Six downers and 20 yards forward. Come punt over there.
7'
Incomplete pass on third down and Uconn goes to punt.
9'
Unsuccessful Uconn on the descent. Just three yards in three plays. Come punt over there.
11' TOUCHDOWN
Fancher connected to Gammage, who advanced nine yards and completed the first touchdown of the game. Verhoff converted the extra point.
11'
FUMBLE THERE, FUMBLE HERE. Turner tried to advance with the ball down the middle, but lost possession and the ball goes back to Murshall. Incredible.
12'
FUMBLE. Fancher broke through but lost possession to the Murshalls. 35-yard offensive play is over.
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New booster!
Connecticut Huskies head coach Jim Mora announced the signing of Antonio Wilcox to his coaching staff for the remainder of the championship. The new reinforcement will be coach of the team's running backs.
Speak up, Jim Mora!
"Antonio is the best of the world. He is an excellent coach who has a tremendous track record of turning student-athletes into outstanding college players," said Mora. "He is an outstanding coach. I am a tireless recruiter who understands firsthand the challenges student-athletes face, and I know our young people will benefit greatly from his guidance,'' ;Connecticut Huskies.
"I am incredibly excited to be joining the I want to thank Coach Mora for the opportunity to be a part of his team. I would also like to thank Coach Hendrix for giving me the chance to serve at Furman University. I look forward to getting started and building relationships in the Storrs Community.''
How do Connecticut Huskies arrive?
Connecticut Huskies have a poor record over the last 10 games. There were five victories and five defeats, having a very irregular campaign.
Speak, Dom Amore!
“Marshall’s story affects all of college football,” said coach Charles Huff.“I tell recruits when they come to Marshall, “Marshall affected your progress in college. college even before you did. realize'.”
“That really opened the door to what we see now,” You have the recent history, the good part, the history of tragedy and rebirth, and the next phase of that, you've got it. talking about national championships, conference championships, Hall of Famers, Randy Moss, Chad Pennington, Byron Leftwich, and now here we are in a bowling game with a chance to do something special. the sustainability of the story that for me is important. impressive.”
“ "It's a tremendous opportunity for us to play another game in a wonderful environment against a great football team, a historic football program," said UConn head coach Jim Mora.“I have a lot of respect for what Marshall he established. For people of my generation, Marshall's story is one of the most important. It's convincing and watching them continue to play at a high level is a must. exciting.”
“It was fun watching them play football,” Mora said.““They play hard, they play physically, they play with great discipline and tenacity.”
“The kids in our locker room are confident,” Huff said. “They think we can beat Washington’ our process, validate why we work so hard in the offseason, why we practice so hard, why the coaches are with you; at every step. He validated everything we have preached, and at times, he even preached. get a tangible result, it really doesn't hit the mark.”
“More people are responding to us”, he said. There's a little more interest in us as a program because there's a lot of interest in us as a program. There's a little more proof of where we're going. Let's not get confused, we're 6-6, we're not 8-4. We've got a long way to go, but I think this season has shown the people who hesitated that we are on the right path, with the right people. So they are more open to hearing what is right. our vision.”
Speak up, Christian Spears!
Earlier this month, Marshall's Athletic Director Christian Spears commented on the team's thinking on the current season.
"We always want to try to prioritize the experience of our student-athletes and fans when it comes to our postseason opportunities," ;We also want to diversify the competition by playing shows that we don’t play traditionally. Playing UConn fits that goal. We look forward to coming to the Grand Strand and enjoying the Myrtle Beach Bowl experience.”
"We want to set our show up for long-term success," Spears said. "When CFP expands, we want college football to know that Marshall does it right and comes to play."
"We are thrilled to host the third annual Myrtle Beach Bowl," said Rachel Quigley, executive director of the Myrtle Beach Bowl. "After two successful competitions, we are excited to welcome back the Grand Strand community and new fan bases to the Myrtle Beach area.
How does the Marshall Thundering Herd arrive?
The Marshall Thundering Herd have a pretty spotty record over the last 10 games. There were six victories and four defeats. Won all last four duels.
Connecticut Huskies
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