- Q1 1:54FGUSADavis Little 29 Yd Field Goal3–0
- Q2 11:49FGMRSHJorge Diaz Nicolas 47 Yd Field Goal3–3
- Q2 1:55FGMRSHJorge Diaz Nicolas 48 Yd Field Goal3–6
- Q2 0:03FGUSADavis Little 42 Yd Field Goal6–6
- Q3 3:25TDMRSHZion Turner 3 Yd Run (Jorge Diaz Nicolas Kick)6–13
- Q4 4:38TDUSAPJ Martin 19 Yd Run (Davis Little Kick)13–13
- Q4 1:49TDMRSHJudah Price 5 Yd Run (Jorge Diaz Nicolas Kick)13–20
South Alabama Jaguars vs Marshall Thundering Herd — 2026-10-20 Game Analysis
Final · Tue
ESPN game file
Recap
On October 20, 2026, the Marshall Thundering Herd defeated the South Alabama Jaguars 20-13 at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Judah Price scored the winning touchdown with 1:49 remaining to secure Marshall's first Sun Belt victory.
The decisive possession covered 75 yards entirely on the ground. Backup quarterback Khalil Wilkins supplied runs of 19, 22 and 14 yards during the drive. Marshall's defense then stopped South Alabama's final attempt to draw level.
The teams were tied 6-6 at halftime. Cole Funderburk's third-quarter interception gave Marshall an opportunity to move ahead. Zion Turner finished the ensuing 55-yard drive with a 3-yard touchdown run.
South Alabama answered in the fourth quarter to make it 13-13 before Marshall produced its winning response. Turner completed 21 of 33 passes for 181 yards and added 45 rushing yards.
Marshall improved to 4-3 overall and 1-2 in conference play. South Alabama fell to 4-3 overall and 2-1 in the Sun Belt.
Official game highlights
South Alabama Jaguars vs Marshall Thundering Herd Highlights | 2026 Sun Belt Conference Football
Official source: Sun Belt
Game stats
| Statistic | South Alabama Jaguars | Marshall Thundering Herd |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 19 | 20 |
| Total yards | 326 | 328 |
| Net passing yards | 148 | 181 |
| Rushing yards | 178 | 147 |
| Third-down conversions | 4-18 | 5-13 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 5-6 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Penalties–yards | 4-30 | 5-50 |
| Time of possession | 30:38 | 29:22 |
South Alabama Jaguars vs Marshall Thundering Herd — NCAA Game Analysis
Marshall Thundering Herd defeated South Alabama Jaguars 20–13, a 7-point margin. Marshall Thundering Herd led in total offense, 328 to 326. South Alabama Jaguars led in rushing yards, 178 to 147. Marshall Thundering Herd committed fewer turnovers, 0 to 1. South Alabama Jaguars converted 4 of 18 third downs; Marshall Thundering Herd converted 5 of 13.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
South Alabama Jaguars
Passing
- #7Jared Hollins
Rushing
- #3Keenan Phillips
- #0PJ Martin
- #9Rod Gibbs
- #21Trae'von Dunbar
- #7Jared Hollins
Receiving
- #12Brendan Jenkins
- #1Anthony Eager
- #11Trae Stevenson
- #9Rod Gibbs
- #2Jeremiah Jones-Thomas
- #0PJ Martin
Defense
- #24Damyrion Darby
- #10William Felton IV
- #8Dallas Young
- #16Seidrion Langston
- #26Xavious Anderson Jr.
- #90E'Mauri Smiley
- #14Cole Blaylock
- #2Jayvon Henderson
- #18Masey Lewis
- #49Tre Brown
- #48Jordan Williams
- #25Tre'Mon Henry
- #12Jaylen Moson
- #13Kam Robinson
- #32Camen Upshaw
- #4Kohl Bradley
- #3Tre Webb III
- #56Stephen Johnson
- #17Christian Ross
- #41Tyler Carter
- #23Cube Gurley
- #11Parker Shattuck
- #38Peyton Argent
- #94Andrew Hines
Marshall Thundering Herd
Passing
- #1Zion Turner
Rushing
- #4Khalil Wilkins
- #1Zion Turner
- #10Judah Price
- #21TJ Lester
- Team
Receiving
- #81Toby Payne
- #2Adrian Norton
- #20Owen Sweeney
- #0De'Andre Tamarez
- #10Judah Price
- #5Xayvion Turner-Bradshaw
Defense
- #17Daytione Smith
- #5Javae Gilmore
- #0Caleb Clark-Glover
- #15Tristan Lester
- #6Jalen Marshall
- #3Terrente Hinton
- #49Mekhi Lockhart
- #9Brayden Hall
- #7Kelvon McBride
- #58Braydin Ward
- #44Kenyatta Hardge
- #11Josh Pierre-Louis
- #27Cannon Lewis
- #2Charles McCartherens
- #24Jacarius Clayton
- #8Eddie Pleasant III
- #22Anthony Quinn Jr.
- #55Cole Funderburk
- #2Adrian Norton
- #33Andre Parker
- #32Pete Schuh