Saturday Index
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Saturday Index
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Original edition · Sep 10MTSU2226
MRSH3428| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 26 |
| MRSH | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 28 |
Updated Sep 14, 7:45 AM EDT
| MTSU | Statistic | MRSH |
|---|---|---|
| 352 | Total yards | 311 |
| 243 | Net passing yards | 181 |
| 109 | Rushing yards | 130 |
| 22 | First downs | 19 |
| 3-12 | Third downs | 4-11 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 32:46 | Possession | 26:36 |
| 7-34 | Penalties | 5-35 |
| MTSU | Statistic | MRSH |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | Fourth downs | 0-0 |
| 25-47 | Passing | 15-23 |
| 5.2 | Yards per pass | 7.9 |
| 22 | Rushing attempts | 38 |
| 5.0 | Yards per rush | 3.4 |
| 0 | Fumbles Lost | 1 |
| 1 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 3 | Passes Deflected | 5 |
| 3 | Qb Hurries | 11 |
| 0 | Sacks | 1 |
| 27 | Tackles | 23 |
| 1 | Defensive TDs | 0 |
| 5 | Tackles For Loss | 2 |
| 1 | Total Fumbles | 3 |
| 1 | Fumbles Recovered |
Final
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Gagliano | 25/47 | 243 | 2 | 1 |
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Saturday Index win outlook
80%
Marshall leads the Saturday Index outlook
Middle Tennessee win probability 20%; Marshall win probability 80%.
Marshall's protection should give the passing game room to work.
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| 8 | Kicking Points | 4 |
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| 2 | Passing TDs | 1 |
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| 4 | Punt Returns | 2 |
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| 0 | Punt Return TDs | 0 |
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| 41 | Punt Return Yards | 20 |
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| 0 | Rushing TDs | 3 |
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| — | Passes Intercepted | 1 |
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| — | Interception TDs | 0 |
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| — | Interception Yards | 54 |
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| — | Kick Returns | 2 |
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| — | Kick Return TDs | 0 |
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| — | Kick Return Yards | 47 |
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Marshall holds the clearer matchup advantage. Middle Tennessee needs to control this area to keep the game balanced.
Marshall has the stronger passing matchup. Middle Tennessee needs pressure and disciplined coverage to keep completions from becoming explosive plays.
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Marshall has the stronger passing matchup. Middle Tennessee needs pressure and disciplined coverage to keep completions from becoming explosive plays.
Middle Tennessee has the better big-play matchup. Marshall can keep the game on schedule by preventing chunk gains and forcing longer drives.
Marshall holds the clearer matchup advantage. Middle Tennessee needs to control this area to keep the game balanced.
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