Total Yards
Marshall397
Purdue454
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Purdue at Marshall
Sep 6, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 1
Away
Purdue
Big Ten
Final Score
31 - 41
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Home
Marshall
Sun Belt
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Passing Yards
Marshall234
Purdue270
Rushing Yards
Marshall163
Purdue184
Turnovers
Marshall3
Purdue4
Game Conditions
Temperature88°F
Wind3 mph SE
Humidity
42%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Marshall25:13
Purdue34:47
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Game Story
Marshall beats Purdue 41-31
Marshall defeated Purdue 41-31 in Week 1 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 397-454 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Marshall set the terms early in a game that finished 41-31. Austin Appleby pass intercepted for a TD Tiquan Lang return for 30 yds for a TD, (Nick Smith KICK) came with {'seconds': 53, 'minutes': 14} left in the first quarter, giving Purdue the first major swing.
Marshall's box score carried the story: 397 total yards, 163 rushing yards, and 234 passing yards. Purdue finished with 454 total yards, including 184 on the ground and 270 through the air.
Marshall converted 4-12 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-4, Marshall led 17-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Nick Smith 42 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Austin Appleby pass intercepted for a TD Tiquan Lang return for 30 yds for a TD, (Nick Smith KICK) (Purdue led 0-7 over Marshall).
Passing Touchdown
Austin Appleby pass complete to Danny Anthrop for 9 yds for a TD, (Paul Griggs KICK) (Purdue led 14-17 over Marshall).
Rushing Touchdown
D.J. Knox run for 4 yds for a TD, (Paul Griggs KICK) (Purdue led 7-7 over Marshall).
Passing Touchdown
Michael Birdsong pass complete to Devon Johnson for 20 yds for a TD, (Nick Smith KICK) (Marshall led 14-7 over Purdue).
Field Goal Good
Nick Smith 42 yd FG GOOD (Marshall led 17-7 over Purdue).
Rushing Touchdown
Austin Appleby run for 1 yd for a TD, (Paul Griggs KICK) (Purdue led 21-17 over Marshall).
Stat Callouts
Final score
41-31
Marshall defeated Purdue.
Total yards
397-454
Marshall held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
163
Marshall averaged 5.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
234
Marshall averaged 6.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-12
Marshall's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
10-22
Purdue's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Marshall | Purdue |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 397 | 454 |
| Passing Yards | 234 | 270 |
| Rushing Yards | 163 | 184 |
| First Downs | 20 | 28 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-12 | 10-22 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-57 | 4-53 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-36 | 31-48 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 47 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 25:13 | 34:47 |