Dexter Williams II comes on late an sparks 21-point rally; Georgia Southern beats Marshall 24-23

By The Associated Press

STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Backup quarterback Dexter Williams II came on in the fourth quarter and led three touchdown drives to help Georgia Southern rally from a 20-point deficit and beat Marshall 24-23. Rece Verhoff kicked first-half field goals of 36, 51 and 42 yards, Braylon Braxton threw touchdown passes of 3 yards in the second quarter and 11 yards with 7:05 left in the third to Toby Payne to give Marshall (3-3, 1-1 Sun Belt) a 23-3 lead. A safety forced by Cam Williams sparked a 21-0 run over the final 7 minutes. Marques Watson-Trent forced two fumbles in the final 2-plus minutes for Georgia Southern (4-2, 2-0).