Gallery: Marshall vs. Purdue, Sept. 29

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Marshall quarterback Rakeem Cato watches a replay of his fumble late in the game against Purdue during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall wide receiver Tommy Shuler walks off the field after a 51-41 loss to Purdue during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall's Devonte Allen is tackled by Purdue's Antoine Lewis during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall running back Steward Butler carries the ball against Purdue during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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A Marshall cheerleader waves a flag after a touchdown against Purdue during the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall's Harold "Gator" Hoskins catches a touchdown against Purdue during the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall's Davonte Allen runs after a catch against Purdue during the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Louis Peake of Huntington, right, speaks with Purdue fan Bob Parker of Columbus, Ind., while tailgating prior to the game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Purdue fan Meredith Parker, left, speaks with Tom Hinshaw of Indianapolis, who has a daughter attending Marshall, while tailgating prior to the game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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A lone Marshall flag flies in the parking lot at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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A Marshall cheerleader celebrates a touchdown against Purdue during the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall fan Jason Eaches of South Point yells to fire up the Thundering Herd defense against Purdue during the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall kicker Justin Haig misses a field goal attempt against Purdue during the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall's Antavious Wilson slips past Purdue linebacker Antwon Higgs during the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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A Marshall fan cheers in the stands during the first half of the Herd's matchup with Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall defensive lineman Jeremiah Taylor comes around the end against Purdue during the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall punter Tyler Williams follows through on a kick against Purdue during the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall quarterback Rakeem Cato passes the ball against Purdue during the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall's Kevin Grooms carries the ball against Purdue during the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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MarshallÕs Tommy Shuler runs down the sideline before being pushed out of bounds at the 3-yard-line against Purdue during the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall's Antavious Wilson celebrates scoring a touchdown against Purdue during the first half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall's defense tackles Purdue's Raheem Mostert during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall head coach Doc Holliday talks to reporters after a 51-41 loss to Purdue during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall's Derek Mitchell returns a blocked punt for a 35-yard touchdown against Purdue during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall wide receiver Craig Wilkins makes a catch against Purdue during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall quarterback Rakeem Cato passes the ball against Purdue during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall's Demetrius Evans runs after a catch against Purdue during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall's Demetrius Evans has a reception broken up by Purdue defensive back Josh Johnson during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall linebacker Jermaine Holmes pressures Purdue quarterback Caleb TerBush during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall fans celebrate a touchdown against Purdue during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall's Derek Mitchell returns a blocked punt for a 35-yard touchdown against Purdue during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall's Derek Mitchell returns a blocked punt for a 35-yard touchdown against Purdue during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall's D.J. Hunter pressures Purdue quarterback Caleb TerBush during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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A young Marshall fan is lifted up for a better view as the Herd takes on Purdue during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall's Eric Frohnapfel brings the ball inside the 5-yard-line after a catch against Purdue during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

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Marshall wide receiver Tommy Shuler runs after a catch against Purdue during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.