Georgia Southern Soars Past Herd in Regular Season Finale

Georgia Southern ends the first season of the Tony Gibson era for Marshall, picking up a 24-19 victory in Week 14. The Herd will end the season on a two-game losing streak and miss bowl eligibility for the first time since 2016.

The Thundering Herd opened up the scoring with a 47-yard field goal by Lorcan Quinn, putting Marshall up 3-0. However, Georgia Southern would respond by driving down the field in nine plays, capping off the drive with a touchdown to Marcus Sanders Jr. to make it 7-3.

After a Marshall punt, the Eagles would put together another long drive to extend their lead. An 81-yard drive coming to an end with a touchdown to leading receiver Camden Brown, pushing the score up to 14-3 in favor of the visitors.

Big Shark 🦈#HailSouthern https://t.co/SsBfsPGTJh pic.twitter.com/7vmurHD0Wr

— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) November 29, 2025

Scoring was at a premium in the 2nd quarter, the only points coming from Thundering Herd freshman kicker Lorcan Quinn. After a turnover on downs by the Golden Eagles, Marshall would put together a long sustained drive of their own. The Thundering Herd caping off a 70 yard drive with a 23-yard field goal by the freshman Quinn. The score sitting at 14-6 as the teams break for halftime.

The Eagles would pick up right where they left off, taking the opening possession 76-yards in 10 plays and capping it off with Camden Brown once again, hauling in his second touchdown of the day and extending the Georgia Southern lead to 21-6.

After a Marshall punt, Georgia Southern would score once more, putting up a 24-yard field goal by Tripp Bryant and putting the Golden Eagles ahead by 18, the score sitting at 24-6.

The Thundering Herd finally responded near the end of the 3rd quarter, marching down the field in four plays and finally getting into the end zone. The touchdown was scored by Antwan Roberts, the Thundering Herd would miss the point after attempt, bringing the score to 24-12.

With each teams trading their first possessions of the 4th quarter, time was quickly dwindling for the Thundering Herd.

With only 3:55 left in the game, quarterback Zion Turner would launch a 47-yard touchdown pass to Adrian Norton, pulling the Thundering Herd within striking distance of the Eagles.

Zion to Adrian ‼️‼️ https://t.co/67giZulFTW pic.twitter.com/clnaZ0zgKd

— Marshall Football (@HerdFB) November 29, 2025

Unfortunately, time was not on Marshall’s side and would ultimately run out on the Thundering Herd, the final score sitting at 24-19 and denying Marshall bowl eligibility.

Georgia Southern was dominant in every category, putting up more than double the rush yards of Marshall. Additionally, the Eagles had 41:38 of total possession time, nearly three full quarters.

Despite an up and down season, the Thundering Herd held their own for most of the season under new head coach Tony Gibson. For Marshall, this is most likely the end of the 2025 football season.

For the Eagles, they will await their fate for bowl season, with Selection Sunday set for Dec. 7.