Marshall-West Virginia, Live: WVU Strikes Back With 96-Yard Drive, Cuts Deficit To 21-13

It is the fourth quarter of the Coal Bowl, and suddenly, No. 23 West Virginia is back in the game.

Marshall had managed to drive within a few yards of the Mountaineers' end zone in the fourth quarter, only for true freshman Tron Martinez to fumble away the ball. With a 21-6 lead, Marshall would have needed only a field goal to put the game realistically out of reach.

West Virginia immediately set to work, as quarterback Geno Smith led a 96-yard drive that resulted in a touchdown with 5:12 remaining in the game. It was an especially remarkable drive considering WVU has been stymied time and again in the red zone all night.

If Marshall is going to pull off its first-ever win against West Virginia, it won't be a walk.

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