Sawyer Smith's 4 TDs lift Troy past South Alabama 38-17
Sawyer Smith threw three touchdown passes and B.J. Smith ran for 170 yards to lead Troy over in-state rival South Alabama 38-17 on Tuesday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Troy Trojans
38
South Alabama Jaguars
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TROY | 16 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 38 |
| USA | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
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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 4:39 38-17
Sawyer Smith 1 Yd Run (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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Touchdown 3:28 31-17
Jamarius Way 31 Yd pass from Evan Orth (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 7:08 31-10
Damion Willis 3 Yd pass from Sawyer Smith (Sidney Davis Pass to Sawyer Smith for Two-Point Conversion)
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Field Goal 8:59 23-10
Gavin Patterson 44 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:53 23-7
B.J. Smith 36 Yd Run (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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Touchdown 3:09 16-7
Damion Willis 44 Yd pass from Sawyer Smith (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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Touchdown 3:58 9-7
Jordan McCray 16 Yd pass from Evan Orth (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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Field Goal 6:09 9-0
Tyler Sumpter 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:07 6-0
Deondre Douglas 6 Yd pass from Sawyer Smith (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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TROY
4 plays, 35 yards, 2:51 · End of Game
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USA 2:51
5 plays, 18 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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TROY 4:39
2 plays, 22 yards, 0:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:39 38-17
Sawyer Smith 1 Yd Run (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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USA 5:30
12 plays, 62 yards, 4:20 · Interception
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TROY 9:50
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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USA 11:50
13 plays, 74 yards, 6:24 · Missed FG
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TROY 3:14
7 plays, 29 yards, 3:42 · Punt
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USA 6:56
8 plays, 25 yards, 5:04 · Punt
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TROY 12:00
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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USA 14:07
3 plays, 14 yards, 0:53 · Interception
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USA
1 play, 0 yards, 0:03 · Interception
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USA 0:03
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:42 · Fumble
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TROY 0:45
6 plays, 25 yards, 2:43 · Interception
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USA 3:28
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:28 31-17
Jamarius Way 31 Yd pass from Evan Orth (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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TROY 7:08
4 plays, 67 yards, 1:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:08 31-10
Damion Willis 3 Yd pass from Sawyer Smith (Sidney Davis Pass to Sawyer Smith for Two-Point Conversion)
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USA 8:59
12 plays, 48 yards, 5:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:59 23-10
Gavin Patterson 44 Yd Field Goal
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TROY 14:53
5 plays, 98 yards, 1:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:53 23-7
B.J. Smith 36 Yd Run (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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USA 1:38
5 plays, 18 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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TROY 3:09
2 plays, 74 yards, 0:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:09 16-7
Damion Willis 44 Yd pass from Sawyer Smith (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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USA 3:58
5 plays, 71 yards, 2:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:58 9-7
Jordan McCray 16 Yd pass from Evan Orth (Gavin Patterson Kick)
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TROY 6:09
11 plays, 35 yards, 5:01 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:09 9-0
Tyler Sumpter 37 Yd Field Goal
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USA 11:10
3 plays, -12 yards, 1:57 · Punt
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TROY 13:07
5 plays, 70 yards, 1:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:07 6-0
Deondre Douglas 6 Yd pass from Sawyer Smith (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
TROY
USA
16
1st Downs
23
5-13
3rd down efficiency
5-14
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
410
Total Yards
385
158
Passing
275
9/16
Comp/Att
18/30
9.9
Yards per pass
9.2
252
Rushing
110
35
Rushing Attempts
45
7.2
Yards per rush
2.4
7-67
Penalties
7-91
2
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
3
25:32
Possession
34:28
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