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Bearcats vs Thundering Herd Final: 52-14 - Recap

Marshall was unable to slow down Alec Pierce, who produced 108 receiving yards as the Bearcats defeated the Thundering Herd 52-14 on Saturday.

Cincinnati was the ATS victor, as they covered the -4.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 47.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Tavion Thomas rushed for 70 yards, while Desmond Ridder added 48 yards in the win. Alec Pierce and Tre Tucker added 108 and 56 receiving yards respectively.

Brenden Knox rushed for 49 yards for Marshall, while Sheldon Evans added 42 yards. Isaiah Green threw for 131 yards for the Thundering Herd, while receivers Brenden Knox and Corey Gammage had 50 and 28 yards respectively.

Marshall was outgained by Cincinnati 525-256 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 29-14 by the Bearcats.

Cincinnati led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 37:08-22:52 split in that important category.

Cincinnati heads into a 6 battle against Central Florida. Marshall, meanwhile, will have their next action against Middle Tennessee.