Big plays help Troy defeat Marshall 16-7
— Buddha Jones returned a fumble 23 yards for Troy's only touchdown, Brooks Buce kicked three field goals and Troy defeated Marshall 16-7 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Marshall Thundering Herd
7
Troy Trojans
16
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRSH | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| TROY | 10 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 16 |
Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL) · 27,514 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Georgia Southern Eagles | L 13-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Old Dominion Monarchs | W 36-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | vs South Alabama Jaguars | W 20-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | L 21-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ James Madison Dukes | L 17-45 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 3:18 7-16
Brooks Buce 28 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:43 7-13
Brooks Buce 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:25 7-10
Khalan Laborn 14 Yd Run (Rece Verhoff Kick)
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Field Goal 5:31 0-10
Brooks Buce 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:51 0-7
Buddha Jones 23 Yd Fumble Return (Robert Bruce Kick)
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TROY
4 plays, 12 yards, 1:32 · End of Game
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MRSH 1:32
4 plays, 1 yard, 1:46 · Downs
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TROY 3:18
5 plays, 64 yards, 3:11 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:18 7-16
Brooks Buce 28 Yd Field Goal
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MRSH 6:29
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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TROY 7:43
5 plays, 69 yards, 1:41 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:43 7-13
Brooks Buce 25 Yd Field Goal
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MRSH 9:24
9 plays, 28 yards, 4:11 · Punt
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TROY 13:35
5 plays, 41 yards, 2:39 · Punt
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MRSH 1:14
3 plays, -11 yards, 2:40 · Punt
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TROY 2:49
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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MRSH 4:25
2 plays, 16 yards, 0:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:25 7-10
Khalan Laborn 14 Yd Run (Rece Verhoff Kick)
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TROY 5:02
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:30 · Interception
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MRSH 6:32
4 plays, 10 yards, 2:49 · Punt
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TROY 9:21
3 plays, 0 yards, 2:43 · Punt
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MRSH 12:04
6 plays, 6 yards, 2:56 · Punt
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TROY
1 play, -1 yard, 0:03 · End of Half
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MRSH 0:03
12 plays, 33 yards, 3:18 · Missed FG
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TROY 3:21
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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MRSH 5:26
4 plays, 12 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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TROY 7:07
7 plays, 20 yards, 3:12 · Downs
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MRSH 10:19
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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TROY 12:04
8 plays, 80 yards, 3:55 · Fumble
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MRSH 0:59
8 plays, 22 yards, 4:32 · Punt
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TROY 5:31
6 plays, 68 yards, 2:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:31 0-10
Brooks Buce 40 Yd Field Goal
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MRSH 7:41
6 plays, 27 yards, 3:10 · Punt
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MRSH 10:51
5 plays, -3 yards, 1:22 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:51 0-7
Buddha Jones 23 Yd Fumble Return (Robert Bruce Kick)
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TROY 12:13
6 plays, 49 yards, 2:47 · Fumble
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Team Stats
MRSH
TROY
15
1st Downs
13
8-19
3rd down efficiency
3-14
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-2
174
Total Yards
421
78
Passing
321
11/21
Comp/Att
15/25
3.7
Yards per pass
12.8
96
Rushing
100
48
Rushing Attempts
31
2.0
Yards per rush
3.2
7-64
Penalties
8-69
1
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
1
30:56
Possession
29:04
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