The Marshall University football team falls to Western Kentucky 53-21 on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
The Hilltoppers' Davion Williams (14) charges on a 45 yard run after intercepting a pass from Luke Zban (17) to score a touchdown as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Herd's Grant Wells (8), from right, celebrates with Devin Miller (83) following Wells' touchdown as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Herd's Grant Wells (8) prepares to take the snap as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington. Marshall found itself in the face of adversity on Saturday afternoon when Wells left in the second quarter with injury.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Herd's Willie Johnson (1), right, readies to catch as the Hilltoppers' Dominique Bradshaw (9) attempts to interfere as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The HerdÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Micah Abraham (6), right, attempts to intercept a pass intended for the HilltoppersÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™ Daewood Davis (18) as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Herd's Rasheen Ali (22), from left, gets brought down by the Hilltoppers' Kahlef Hailassie (12) as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Herd's Shadeed Ahmed (0), from right, pushes for the end zone ahead of the Hilltoppers' Dominique Bradshaw (9) after catching a 41 yard pass from Luke Zban (17) as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
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The Hilltoppers' Davion Williams (14) charges on a 45 yard run after intercepting a pass from Luke Zban (17) to score a touchdown as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
Herd fans react as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Hilltoppers' Bailey Zappe (4), from right, hands the ball off to Noah Whittington (20) as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Herd's Grant Wells (8), from right, celebrates with Devin Miller (83) following Wells' touchdown as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Herd's Shane Ciucci (96) kicks as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Herd's Alex Williams (83) goes up to catch a pass in the end zone to score a touchdown as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Herd's Rasheen Ali (22), right, attempts to push past the Hilltoppers' Jaden Hunter (11) as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Herd's Grant Wells (8) prepares to take the snap as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington. Marshall found itself in the face of adversity on Saturday afternoon when Wells left in the second quarter with injury.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
Herd fans cheer as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Herd's Corey Gammage (7), center, pushes toward the Hilltoppers' defenders as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Herd's Willie Johnson (1), right, readies to catch as the Hilltoppers' Dominique Bradshaw (9) attempts to interfere as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The HilltoppersÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™ Bailey Zappe (4) attempts to pass as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
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The Herd's Rasheen Ali (22), right, pushes down the line past the Hilltoppers' Antwon Kincade (1) as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Herd's Sheldon Evans (5), center, drives through an opening as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The HerdÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Micah Abraham (6), right, attempts to intercept a pass intended for the HilltoppersÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™ Daewood Davis (18) as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Herd's Rasheen Ali (22), from left, gets brought down by the Hilltoppers' Kahlef Hailassie (12) as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall defenders attempt to stop Western KentuckyÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Jakairi Moses, left, during a game in 2021 at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
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The HilltoppersÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™ Kye Robichaux (33) advances the ball as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Nov. 27 at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
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The Hilltoppers' Bailey Zappe (4), from left, hands the ball off to Adam Cofield (7) as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Herd's Luke Zban (17) prepares to attempt a pass as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Herd's Shadeed Ahmed (0), from right, pushes for the end zone ahead of the Hilltoppers' Dominique Bradshaw (9) after catching a 41 yard pass from Luke Zban (17) as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
Fans react as the Hilltoppers defeat Marshall University on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
Members of the Marching Thunder perform before the game as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
Members of the Marching Thunder perform before the game as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Herd's Garet Morrell (12), from left, walks out to meet coach Charles Huff for senior day before taking on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
Members of the Thundering Herd meet coach Charles Huff for senior day before taking on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
Members of the Thundering Herd meet coach Charles Huff for senior day before taking on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
Members of the Marching Thunder perform before the game as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
Members of the Marching Thunder perform before the game as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Thundering Herd runs out onto the field as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Thundering Herd runs out onto the field as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Thundering Herd runs out onto the field as the Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Nov. 27 at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Photos by Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
The Marshall University football team takes on Western Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall running back Rasheen Ali (22) attempts to rush past Western Kentucky defenders Brodric Martin (99) and Marcus Bragg (98) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Western Kentucky during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall quarterback Luke Zban attempts a throw as the Herd takes on Western Kentucky during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Western Kentucky wide receiver Daewood Davis (18) makes a touchdown catch over Marshall's Steven Gilmore (3) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall's Steven Gilmore (3) breaks up a pass attempt to Western Kentucky's Mitchell Tinsley (5) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall running back Rasheen Ali (22) is tackled by Western Kentucky defenders Marcus Bragg (98) and Lichon Terrell (3) during a game in 2021 in Huntington.
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Marshall's Owen Porter celebrates a sack as the Herd takes on Western Kentucky during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Western KentuckyÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Kahlef Hailassie (12) breaks up a pass to MarshallÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Jayden Harrison (2) Saturday at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
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Marshall takes on Western Kentucky during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall's Jayden Harrison (2) attemtps to avoid a tackle attempt by Western Kentucky's Beanie Bishop (21) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Western Kentucky during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall's Rasheen Ali (22) looks for running room as the Herd takes on Western Kentucky during an NCAA football game on Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Western Kentucky during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Western Kentucky wide receiver Daewood Davis (18) attempts to bring in a catch over a Marshall defender during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Western Kentucky during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Western Kentucky during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
Marshall takes on Western Kentucky during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.
- Sholten Singer | The Herald-Dispatch
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Marshall quarterback Grant Wells was injured in the second quarter and Western Kentucky scored 47 points in the second half en route to a 53-21 win over the Herd in front of 19,134 fans at Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Saturday.
Now that an East Division title is out of the question, Marshall head coach Charles Huff wants his team to take the lessons from Saturday's loss to Western Kentucky with them as they prepare for a bowl matchup.
Marshall quarterback Grant Wells was injured in the second quarter and Western Kentucky scored 47 points in the second half en route to a 53-21 win over the Herd in front of 19,134 fans at Joan C. Edwards Stadium on Saturday.
