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Gallery: Marshall vs. Rice, Sept. 22

Huntington native and Rice University graduate Scott Corron sent this photo of Marshall's Keith Baxter (8) breaking up a play against Rice on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

September 22, 2012 @ 10:15 PM

The Marshall University Thundering Herd defeated the Rice Owls 54-51 in double overtime to win its C-USA opener in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Huntington native and Rice University graduate Scott Corron sent this photo of Marshall's Keith Baxter (8) breaking up a play against Rice on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

Huntington native and Rice University graduate Scott Corron sent this photo of Thundering Herd quarterback Rakeem Cato in action against Rice on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

Huntington native and Rice University graduate Scott Corron sent this photo of the Herd's Jeremiah Taylor (58) putting pressure on a Rice passer.

Huntington native and Rice University graduate Scott Corron sent this photo of Thundering Herd quarterback Rakeem Cato in action against Rice on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

Huntington native and Rice University graduate Scott Corron sent this photo of the Herd's Kevin Grooms (37) scoring a touchdown against Rice on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall running back Steward Butler (20) on a run play during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall running back Kevin Grooms (37) scrambles to find daylight on the game-winning score during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. Marshall won the game, 54-51, in double overtime.

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Marshall quarterback Rakeem Cato (12) reaches back to pass downfield during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall quarterback Rakeem Cato (12) drops back in the pocket during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall Coach Doc Holliday shakes hands with Rice Coach David Baliff after Marshall's 54-51 double overtime victory over Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall wide receiver Andre Snipes-Booker (19) has the ball punched out of his hands from behind during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall defensive back Derrick Thomas (2) makes a tackle in the backfield during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall running back Kevin Grooms (37) is held up by teammates after scoring a first-quarter touchdown during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall running back Kevin Grooms (37) makes a run for a first-quarter touchdown during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Rice cornerback Phillip Gaines (15) and linebacker Cameron Nwosu (57) celebrate a stop on third down during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall quarterback Rakeem Cato (12) makes a short pass downfield during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Rice wide receiver Jordan Taylor (15) throws a pass downfield on a "flea-flicker" play during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall linebacker Devin Arrington (11) tackles Rice quarterback Taylor McHargue (16) on a broken play during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall quarterback Rakeem Cato (12) looks to pass downfield during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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The Marshall Thundering Herd assembles at midfield prior to the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall quarterback Blake Frohnapfel (15) throws a pass during pregame warmups prior to the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall wide receiver Aaron Dobson (3) reaches up to make a catch during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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A Marshall cheerleader cheers on the Thundering Herd during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall running back Steward Butler (20) cuts back towards the middle of the field on a touchdown run during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Rice wide receiver Donte Moore (81) celebrates with running back Turner Petersen (26) after Petersen's touchdown run during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall linebacker Raheem Waiters (14) shoves Rice quarterback Taylor McHargue (16) out of bounds during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall running back Kevin Grooms (37) crosses the goal line to score a second quarter touchdown during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall tight end Gator Hoskins (26) runs the ball upfield during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall wide receiver Aaron Dobson (3) hauls in a pass reception during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall tight end C.J. Crawford (21) is tackled from behind on a run play during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall running back Steward Butler (20) cuts back towards the middle of the field on a touchdown run during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Rice running back Turner Petersen (26) makes a run for a touchdown during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall head coach Doc Holliday observes action during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall wide receiver Andre Snipes-Booker (19) looks to stiff-arm a defender on a run play during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

Rice running back Sam McGuffie (2) dodges the attempted tackle of Marshall safety Dominick LeGrande (6) during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall defensive lineman Alex Bazzie (53) celebrates after Marshall's 54-51 double overtime victory over Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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A Marshall fan looks on during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall running back Remi Watson (35) cradles the ball after crossing the goal line for a score in overtime during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall tight end Gator Hoskins (26) holds a towel on his head on the bench during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Rice quarterback Taylor McHargue (16) is pursued by Marshall linebacker Deon Meadows (51) on a scramble play during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall running back Remi Watson (35) drags Rice defensive tackle Christian Covington (56) with him on a running play during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall quarterback Rakeem Cato (12) reaches back to pass downfield during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice from Rice Stadium at Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Rice wide receiver Vance McDonald (88) can't secure a long pass towards the sideline during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall running back Kevin Grooms (37) streaks towards the end zone on a touchdown run during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Rice running back Sam McGuffie (2) celebrates with a teammate after a touchdown run during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Rice running back Sam McGuffie (2) streaks towards the end zone on a touchdown run during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall running back Steward Butler (20) avoids an attempted tackle during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall wide receiver Aaron Dobson (3) has a attempted completion broken up during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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Marshall quarterback Rakeem Cato (12) takes a snap during the NCAA football game between Marshall and Rice at Rice Stadium in Houston on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012.

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