Troy sends Cornhuskers to sixth straight home loss
Troy took down a Power 5 opponent for the second straight year, shocking Nebraska on the road 24-19 to deny coach Scott Frost his first win.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Troy Trojans
24
Nebraska Cornhuskers
19
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TROY | 3 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
| NEB | 0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 19 |
Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) · 89,360 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 17-41 | NCAAF |
| 10/29/26 | @ James Madison Dukes | W 24-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs UL Monroe Warhawks | L 14-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | L 6-33 | NCAAF |
| 10/6/26 | vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles | W 55-34 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:55 24-19
JD Spielman 7 Yd pass from Andrew Bunch (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 6:45 24-13
B.J. Smith 26 Yd Run (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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Field Goal 3:02 17-13
Barret Pickering 32 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:25 17-10
Barret Pickering 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:02 17-7
Stanley Morgan Jr. 9 Yd pass from Andrew Bunch (Barret Pickering Kick)
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Touchdown 5:12 17-0
B.J. Smith 9 Yd Run (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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Touchdown 12:17 10-0
Cedarius Rookard 58 Yd Punt Return (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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Field Goal 7:24 3-0
Tyler Sumpter 37 Yd Field Goal
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TROY
4 plays, 8 yards, 2:15 · End of Game
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NEB 2:15
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:11 · Interception
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TROY 2:26
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:29 · Punt
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NEB 2:55
11 plays, 75 yards, 3:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:55 24-19
JD Spielman 7 Yd pass from Andrew Bunch (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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TROY 6:45
10 plays, 62 yards, 4:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:45 24-13
B.J. Smith 26 Yd Run (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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NEB 11:19
6 plays, 14 yards, 3:15 · Punt
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TROY 14:34
6 plays, -4 yards, 3:28 · Punt
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NEB 3:02
11 plays, 47 yards, 4:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:02 17-13
Barret Pickering 32 Yd Field Goal
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TROY 7:08
7 plays, 38 yards, 3:17 · Downs
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NEB 10:25
4 plays, 2 yards, 1:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:25 17-10
Barret Pickering 23 Yd Field Goal
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NEB 11:43
7 plays, 24 yards, 3:11 · Punt
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TROY
3 plays, -12 yards, 1:07 · End of Half
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NEB 1:07
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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TROY 2:04
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:58 · Punt
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NEB 3:02
5 plays, 65 yards, 2:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:02 17-7
Stanley Morgan Jr. 9 Yd pass from Andrew Bunch (Barret Pickering Kick)
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TROY 5:12
5 plays, 80 yards, 3:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:12 17-0
B.J. Smith 9 Yd Run (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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NEB 8:33
10 plays, 57 yards, 3:38 · Missed FG
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NEB 12:17
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:56 · Punt Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:17 10-0
Cedarius Rookard 58 Yd Punt Return (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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TROY 14:13
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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NEB 0:59
6 plays, 37 yards, 3:16 · Interception
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TROY 4:15
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:52 · Interception
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NEB 5:07
5 plays, 31 yards, 2:17 · Fumble
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TROY 7:24
6 plays, 43 yards, 3:00 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:24 3-0
Tyler Sumpter 37 Yd Field Goal
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NEB 10:24
5 plays, 7 yards, 2:37 · Punt
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TROY 13:01
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:59 · Punt
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
TROY
NEB
12
1st Downs
22
4-13
3rd down efficiency
5-16
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
253
Total Yards
364
110
Passing
177
14/21
Comp/Att
19/27
5.2
Yards per pass
6.6
143
Rushing
187
34
Rushing Attempts
48
4.2
Yards per rush
3.9
10-95
Penalties
10-77
2
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
2
27:06
Possession
32:54
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