tied 10–10 entering the 4th quarter. With less than 8 minutes left regulation, Marshall was able to block a FIU punt near the goal line. However, Marshall penalties backed up the Thundering Herd to the FIU 23-yard line. Despite the penalties, Marshall was still able to score on a 39-yard field goal from Tyler Warner, giving the Thundering Herd a 13–10 lead with only 5:16 left. FIU fumbled on its next possession with 4:24 left in regulation to give the ball back to Marshall. Marshall sealed the victory on a 4th down, 35-yard touchdown pass again to Dobson from Cato to put Marshall up 20–10 with 30 seconds left in the game. Dobson was named the MVP of the bowl game after recording 7 catches for 81 yards and the only two Marshall touchdowns. Dobson's performance out shined the performance of FIU's highly touted receiver T. Y. Hilton. Scoring summary Source: Statistics Source: References External links Box score at ESPN 2011–12 NCAA football bowl games 2011 2011 2011 2011 in sports in Florida 21st century in St. Petersburg, Florida December 2011 sports events in the United States