PREGAME
The Bobcats look to extend their winning streak to two games tonight, as Ohio takes on Marshall in the Battle For The Bell on ESPNews. In the last contest between the two teams, Ohio defeated Marshall 27-24. The Bobcats earned their first win of the season last week against North Texas 27-21. Marshall seeks its third win in a row after defeating Gardner Webb 55-0 last week. Ohio has not defeated Marshall in three consecutive seasons since 1978-80.
FIRST QUARTER
Tettleton connects with tight end Troy Hill for a gain of 30 yards on the Bobcats first drive of the game.
Ohio 7, Marshall 0
*Ohio quarterback redshirt senior Tyler Tettleton finds redshirt senior tight end Troy Hill in the endzone on a four-yard pass play for Ohio's first score of the contest.
Ohio redshirt junior linebacker Nathan Carpenter forces fumble, which was recovered by Bobcats defensive lineman, sophomore Watson Tautulaki.
Ohio redshirt sophomore kicker Matt Green's 45-yard field goal attempt sails wide left. Ohio still leads 7-0 with 7:40 left in the first quarter.
Ohio 7, Marshall 7
*Marshall redshirt sophomore running back Kevin Grooms carries the ball for a one-yard run into the endzone. Four minutes remain in the first quarter.
At the end of the first quarter, Ohio and Marshall are still tied at 7.
SECOND QUARTER
Ohio redshirt sophomore quarterback Derrius Vick with a 37 yard punt that is downed at the Marshall 4-yard line.
Ohio redshirt senior cornerback Travis Carrie with a 48-yard punt return. There is 7:43 remaining in the half.
Ohio 10, Marshall 7
*Green makes a 32-yard field goal to put the Bobcats up by three with 5:15 left in the half.
Ohio 17, Marshall 7
* Ohio redshirt freshman safety Toran Davis recovers a Marshall fumble on the punt return in the endzone as the Bobcats increase their lead by ten.
Ohio 17, Marshall 10
*Marshall redshirt junior kicker Justin Haig boots a 22-yard field goal to put the Herd at a seven point deficit before halftime.
HALFTIME: OHIO 17, MARSHALL 10
Halftime Statisitics: Total yards for Ohio: 127 yards to Marshall's 273.
Ohio quarterback Tyler Tettleton was 6-15 for 75 yards. Tight end Troy Hill leads all Ohio receivers with 44 yards.
Marshall quarterback Rakeem Cato was 15-25 for 193 yards.
THIRD QUARTER
Ohio 24, Marshall 10
*Ohio redshirt senior running back Beau Blankenship takes the handoff for a three-yard touchdown. The drive spawned nine plays for 79 yards.
Ohio 24, Marshall 17
* Marshall redshirt senior running back Essray Taliaferro scores on a three yard run. The run capped a 15 play 68 yard drive for the Herd.
At the end of the third quarter, Ohio leads Marshall 24-17.
FOURTH QUARTER
Ohio 31, Marshall 17
* Ohio running back Beau Blankenship rushes for a two-yard touchdown run.The drive spanned 18 plays for 75 yards.
Ohio 31, Marshall 23
*Marshall quarterback Rakeem Cato finds senior tight end Gator Hoskins for a 38 yard touchdown.
Rakeem Cato's pass intercepted by redshirt sophomore cornerback Devin Bass.
Ohio 34, Marshall 24
*Green converts on a 29-yard field goal to put the Bobcats up by 10 points with 2:46 remaining in the game.
Ohio 34, Marshall 31
*Marshall's Cato scampers for a one-yard touchdown run as Marshall pulls within three of the Bobcats.
FINAL: OHIO 34, MARSHALL 31
