Troy tops South Alabama 37-13 in Battle for the Belt
Kaleb Barker connected with receiver Kaylon Geiger for two touchdowns and Troy beat in-state rival South Alabama 37-13 on Wednesday night in the Battle for the Belt.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
South Alabama Jaguars
13
Troy Trojans
37
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| TROY | 3 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 37 |
Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL) · 23,182 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | L 26-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 20-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | @ Marshall Thundering Herd | L 13-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/8/26 | @ Arkansas State Red Wolves | W 56-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs UL Monroe Warhawks | W 52-35 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:09 13-37
Trevon Woolfolk 4 Yd Run (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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Touchdown 14:02 13-30
Will Sunderland 29 Yd Interception Return (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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Field Goal 2:54 13-23
Frankie Onate 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:25 10-23
Kaylon Geiger 15 Yd pass from Kaleb Barker (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 10-16
Tyler Sumpter 29 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:08 10-13
Tyler Sumpter 22 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:07 10-10
Kawaan Baker 3 Yd Run (Frankie Onate Kick)
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Touchdown 14:17 3-10
Kaylon Geiger 1 Yd pass from Kaleb Barker (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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Field Goal 5:15 3-3
Frankie Onate 17 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:38 0-3
Tyler Sumpter 31 Yd Field Goal
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TROY
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:32 · End of Game
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USA 1:32
7 plays, 43 yards, 2:37 · Fumble
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TROY 4:09
13 plays, 71 yards, 8:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:09 13-37
Trevon Woolfolk 4 Yd Run (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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USA 12:19
6 plays, 55 yards, 1:43 · Downs
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USA 14:02
1 play, 0 yards, 0:10 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:02 13-30
Will Sunderland 29 Yd Interception Return (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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TROY 14:12
9 plays, 38 yards, 3:42 · Missed FG
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USA 2:54
9 plays, 22 yards, 3:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:54 13-23
Frankie Onate 31 Yd Field Goal
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TROY 6:01
2 plays, 7 yards, 0:28 · Interception
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USA 6:29
10 plays, 25 yards, 2:56 · Missed FG
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TROY 9:25
10 plays, 87 yards, 2:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:25 10-23
Kaylon Geiger 15 Yd pass from Kaleb Barker (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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USA 12:12
7 plays, 32 yards, 2:48 · Punt
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TROY
8 plays, 37 yards, 0:47 · End of Half
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USA 0:47
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:21 · Punt
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TROY 1:08
7 plays, 46 yards, 2:24 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 10-16
Tyler Sumpter 29 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:08 10-13
Tyler Sumpter 22 Yd Field Goal
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USA 3:32
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:20 · Interception
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TROY 3:52
5 plays, 12 yards, 2:15 · Interception
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USA 6:07
1 play, 3 yards, 0:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:07 10-10
Kawaan Baker 3 Yd Run (Frankie Onate Kick)
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TROY 6:13
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:48 · Fumble
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USA 7:01
17 plays, 72 yards, 7:16 · Downs
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TROY 14:17
14 plays, 75 yards, 5:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:17 3-10
Kaylon Geiger 1 Yd pass from Kaleb Barker (Tyler Sumpter Kick)
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USA 5:15
11 plays, 58 yards, 5:23 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:15 3-3
Frankie Onate 17 Yd Field Goal
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TROY 10:38
12 plays, 58 yards, 4:22 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:38 0-3
Tyler Sumpter 31 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
USA
TROY
20
1st Downs
28
3-12
3rd down efficiency
10-17
1-3
4th down efficiency
1-1
274
Total Yards
432
183
Passing
212
20/38
Comp/Att
21/31
4.8
Yards per pass
6.8
91
Rushing
220
33
Rushing Attempts
51
2.8
Yards per rush
4.3
4-20
Penalties
5-56
3
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
2
27:10
Possession
32:50
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