Barker accounts for 4 TDs, Troy rolls past Akron for 2nd win
Kaleb Barker threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as Troy dominated the final three quarters to roll to a 35-7 victory over Akron on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Troy Trojans
35
Akron Zips
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TROY | 7 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 35 |
| AKR | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
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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 |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:36 35-7
Bret Clark 11 Yd pass from Kaleb Barker (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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Touchdown 10:03 28-7
DK Billingsley 1 Yd Run (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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Touchdown 3:40 21-7
Kaleb Barker 9 Yd Run (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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Touchdown 10:57 14-7
Khalil McClain 2 Yd pass from Kaleb Barker (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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Touchdown 0:19 7-7
Maverick Wolfley 21 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Cory Smigel Kick)
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Touchdown 9:53 7-0
AJ Lewis 8 Yd pass from Kaleb Barker (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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TROY
7 plays, 23 yards, 0:00
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AKR 4:29
3 plays, -5 yards, 0:48 · Interception
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TROY
7 plays, 23 yards, 0:00
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AKR 4:29
3 plays, -5 yards, 0:48 · Interception
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TROY 5:17
9 plays, 42 yards, 5:08 · Downs
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AKR 10:25
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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TROY 12:38
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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AKR 14:47
4 plays, 12 yards, 0:41 · Punt
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TROY 0:36
15 plays, 91 yards, 6:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:36 35-7
Bret Clark 11 Yd pass from Kaleb Barker (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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AKR 7:13
8 plays, 66 yards, 2:50 · Downs
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TROY 10:03
15 plays, 72 yards, 4:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:03 28-7
DK Billingsley 1 Yd Run (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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TROY
4 plays, 12 yards, 1:23 · End of Half
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AKR 1:23
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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TROY 3:40
9 plays, 64 yards, 3:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:40 21-7
Kaleb Barker 9 Yd Run (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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AKR 7:39
8 plays, 39 yards, 3:18 · Downs
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TROY 10:57
12 plays, 75 yards, 4:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:57 14-7
Khalil McClain 2 Yd pass from Kaleb Barker (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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AKR 0:19
3 plays, 69 yards, 0:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:19 7-7
Maverick Wolfley 21 Yd pass from Kato Nelson (Cory Smigel Kick)
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TROY 1:06
6 plays, 14 yards, 2:31 · Punt
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AKR 3:37
8 plays, 17 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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TROY 7:14
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:08 · Punt
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AKR 8:22
4 plays, 22 yards, 1:01 · Interception
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TROY 9:53
9 plays, 64 yards, 2:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:53 7-0
AJ Lewis 8 Yd pass from Kaleb Barker (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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AKR 12:49
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:11 · Punt
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
TROY
AKR
32
1st Downs
10
12-19
3rd down efficiency
3-12
2-3
4th down efficiency
0-2
485
Total Yards
242
215
Passing
203
29/39
Comp/Att
16/32
5.5
Yards per pass
6.3
270
Rushing
39
56
Rushing Attempts
18
4.8
Yards per rush
2.2
3-24
Penalties
6-41
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
41:17
Possession
18:43
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