— By David Walsh

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Jo’shon Barbie rushed for both of Marshall’s overtime touchdowns to secure the Thundering Herd’s 40-37 win over shellshocked Texas State to make Homecoming a happy one Saturday at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

Barbie’s first TD started overtime and covered 4 yards. The Bobcats responded with Lincoln Pare’s 1-yard rushing TD to force a second session.

Texas State got the ball first in the second overtime and settled for a 29-yard field goal by Tyler Robles. He had booted a 50-yard field goal on the final play of regulation to force overtime.

On Marshall’s ensuing possession, Barbie ended it with the 1-yard run that was upheld after review.

“That last one was fun to watch,” Herd coach Tony Gibson said.

Marshall’s won three in a row and improved to 4-3 ov

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