Troy rallies in 2nd half, tops Southern Miss 21-9
— Kimai Vidal found a narrow seam on the right side to fight his way into the end zone from the 8, capping a 21-point second-half rally as Troy defeated Southern Mississippi...
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Troy Trojans
21
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TROY | 0 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| USM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
M. M. Roberts Stadium · 24,242 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 |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:04 21-9
Everitt Cunningham 47 Yd Fumble Return (Briggs Bourgeois PAT blocked)
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Touchdown 5:49 21-3
Kimani Vidal 8 Yd Run (Brooks Buce Kick)
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Touchdown 0:41 14-3
Deyunkrea Lewis 16 Yd pass from Taylor Powell (Brooks Buce Kick)
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Touchdown 12:53 7-3
Jabre Barber 17 Yd pass from Taylor Powell (Brooks Buce Kick)
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Field Goal 12:06 0-3
Briggs Bourgeois 46 Yd Field Goal
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TROY
1 play, -2 yards, 0:49 · End of Game
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USM 0:49
3 plays, 16 yards, 1:11 · Interception
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TROY 2:00
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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TROY 3:04
1 play, -3 yards, 0:12 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:04 21-9
Everitt Cunningham 47 Yd Fumble Return (Briggs Bourgeois PAT blocked)
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USM 3:16
7 plays, 13 yards, 2:23 · Downs
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TROY 5:49
5 plays, 24 yards, 3:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:49 21-3
Kimani Vidal 8 Yd Run (Brooks Buce Kick)
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USM 8:55
6 plays, -3 yards, 2:44 · Punt
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TROY 11:39
6 plays, 17 yards, 2:41 · Punt
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USM 14:20
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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TROY 0:41
12 plays, 80 yards, 3:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:41 14-3
Deyunkrea Lewis 16 Yd pass from Taylor Powell (Brooks Buce Kick)
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USM 4:20
7 plays, 33 yards, 3:08 · Punt
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TROY 7:28
6 plays, 35 yards, 2:24 · Punt
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USM 9:52
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:04 · Punt
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TROY 10:56
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:49 · Punt
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USM 11:45
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:08 · Punt
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TROY 12:53
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:53 7-3
Jabre Barber 17 Yd pass from Taylor Powell (Brooks Buce Kick)
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USM
5 plays, 33 yards, 0:41 · Missed FG
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TROY 0:41
3 plays, -6 yards, 0:32 · Punt
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USM 1:13
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:43 · Punt
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TROY 1:56
7 plays, 60 yards, 2:49 · Fumble
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USM 4:45
3 plays, -13 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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TROY 6:46
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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USM 7:48
3 plays, -10 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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TROY 9:47
4 plays, -19 yards, 2:06 · Downs
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USM 11:53
1 play, 0 yards, 0:13 · Interception
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TROY 12:06
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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USM 13:48
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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TROY 0:26
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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USM 2:39
11 plays, 52 yards, 5:48 · Punt
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TROY 8:27
7 plays, 34 yards, 3:39 · Punt
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USM 12:06
7 plays, 46 yards, 2:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:06 0-3
Briggs Bourgeois 46 Yd Field Goal
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Team Stats
TROY
USM
17
1st Downs
14
7-17
3rd down efficiency
5-17
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
304
Total Yards
156
255
Passing
157
27/40
Comp/Att
16/27
6.4
Yards per pass
5.8
49
Rushing
-1
32
Rushing Attempts
39
1.5
Yards per rush
0.0
10-85
Penalties
8-54
2
Turnovers
2
2
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
30:54
Possession
29:06
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