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Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Marshall Thundering Herd Recap - Thundering Herd Win 42-14

Grant Wells was good for 336 yards through the air on Saturday as the Thundering Herd got past the Blue Raiders by a score of 42-14 at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

Marshall won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -23.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 55.5.

Grant Wells completed 25 of 37 pass attempts for 336 yards for the Thundering Herd in the win.

Asher O'Hara rushed for 39 yards for Middle Tennessee, while Chaton Mobley added 10 yards. Asher O'Hara threw for 241 yards for the Blue Raiders, while receivers Jarrin Pierce and CJ Windham had 90 and 76 yards respectively.

Middle Tennessee lost the offensive yardage battle to Marshall 520-303 yards in Saturday's game. Marshall had more first downs as that total ended up 26-18.

Middle Tennessee lost the time of possession battle 35:14-24:46, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.

Marshall looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Charlotte. Middle Tennessee will aim to get back on the winning track at Troy.