Watson leads Troy to season-opening victory, 47-14
Gunnar Watson threw for 248 yards and two touchdowns and Troy opened its season with a 47-14 victory over Middle Tennessee State on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Troy Trojans
47
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
14
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TROY | 7 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 47 |
| MTSU | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium · 6,000 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 1:54 47-14
Jaylin Lane 28 Yd pass from Mike Diliello (Crews Holt Kick)
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Touchdown 6:22 47-7
Tyler Hussey 8 Yd pass from Jacob Free (Evan Legassey Kick)
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Touchdown 3:29 40-7
DK Billingsley 2 Yd Run (Evan Legassey Kick)
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Touchdown 9:56 33-7
Kimani Vidal 1 Yd Run (Evan Legassey Kick)
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Touchdown 0:03 26-7
Khalil McClain 5 Yd pass from Gunnar Watson (Evan Legassey Kick)
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Safety 1:29 19-7
Team Safety
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Field Goal 6:50 17-7
Evan Legassey 47 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:11 14-7
Charles Strong 1 Yd Run (Evan Legassey Kick)
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Touchdown 1:33 7-7
Asher O'Hara 2 Yd Run (Crews Holt Kick)
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Touchdown 11:13 7-0
Khalil McClain 8 Yd pass from Gunnar Watson (Evan Legassey Kick)
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TROY
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:47 · End of Game
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MTSU 1:54
9 plays, 70 yards, 4:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:54 47-14
Jaylin Lane 28 Yd pass from Mike Diliello (Crews Holt Kick)
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TROY 6:22
7 plays, 72 yards, 3:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:22 47-7
Tyler Hussey 8 Yd pass from Jacob Free (Evan Legassey Kick)
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MTSU 9:59
8 plays, 47 yards, 3:04 · Downs
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TROY 13:03
6 plays, 18 yards, 3:17 · Punt
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MTSU 1:20
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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TROY 3:29
11 plays, 70 yards, 4:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:29 40-7
DK Billingsley 2 Yd Run (Evan Legassey Kick)
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MTSU 8:25
4 plays, 12 yards, 1:31 · Interception
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TROY 9:56
10 plays, 38 yards, 4:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:56 33-7
Kimani Vidal 1 Yd Run (Evan Legassey Kick)
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MTSU 14:16
2 plays, 4 yards, 0:44 · Interception
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MTSU
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00
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TROY 0:03
10 plays, 60 yards, 1:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:03 26-7
Khalil McClain 5 Yd pass from Gunnar Watson (Evan Legassey Kick)
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MTSU 1:29
3 plays, -6 yards, 0:15 · Safety
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Safety 1:29 19-7
Team Safety
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TROY 1:44
6 plays, 20 yards, 2:36 · Punt
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MTSU 4:20
7 plays, 30 yards, 2:30 · Downs
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TROY 6:50
8 plays, 22 yards, 2:40 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:50 17-7
Evan Legassey 47 Yd Field Goal
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MTSU 9:30
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:22 · Interception
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TROY 9:52
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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MTSU 11:22
6 plays, 20 yards, 2:49 · Punt
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TROY 14:11
7 plays, 61 yards, 2:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:11 14-7
Charles Strong 1 Yd Run (Evan Legassey Kick)
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MTSU 1:33
9 plays, 69 yards, 3:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:33 7-7
Asher O'Hara 2 Yd Run (Crews Holt Kick)
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TROY 4:44
5 plays, 32 yards, 1:35 · Fumble
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MTSU 6:19
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:44 · Punt
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TROY 7:03
6 plays, 50 yards, 1:45 · Interception
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MTSU 8:48
6 plays, 15 yards, 2:25 · Punt
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TROY 11:13
12 plays, 73 yards, 3:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:13 7-0
Khalil McClain 8 Yd pass from Gunnar Watson (Evan Legassey Kick)
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Team Stats
TROY
MTSU
30
1st Downs
15
13-19
3rd down efficiency
6-14
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-3
496
Total Yards
241
256
Passing
154
27/38
Comp/Att
21/34
6.7
Yards per pass
4.5
240
Rushing
87
55
Rushing Attempts
28
4.4
Yards per rush
3.1
4-45
Penalties
5-35
2
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
3
35:45
Possession
24:15
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