Marshall scores late to edge FAU

MARCUS CONSTANTINO | For the Gazette-MailMarshall wide receiver Justin Hunt (9) runs down the sideline for a big gain against Florida Atlantic on the Herd’s go-ahead-touchdown drive.

HUNTINGTON — It took nearly 59 minutes for Marshall to finally flick away Florida Atlantic, but it happened Saturday night.

And the Thundering Herd’s season looks a bit brighter.

Keion Davis ran a yard for the go-ahead touchdown with 1:53 left, allowing MU to sneak away with a 27-21 victory over the Owls. A crowd of 22,839 attended at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

The Herd (2-4, 1-1) trailed 21-16 at the half and narrowly escaped falling to 1-5. The defense, which struggled against the run in the first half, blanked the…