Memphis Tigers at Troy Trojans
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Sutton Smith scores twice, Memphis defense turns in stout performance in 28-7 win over Troy
Smith, who was named the Paul Hornung Award most versatile player of the week after piling up a total of 171 yards rushing, receiving and returning punts last Saturday against Georgia State, had 113 yards rushing and 130 total yards against Troy.
Makari Bodiford's 8-yard touchdown run for Memphis with about four minutes left in the fourth quarter was the only score of the second half.
Troy's offense didn't cross midfield until Roman Mothershed's 25-yard reception took the Trojans to the Memphis 43-yard line with two minutes left in the game. That drive ended on an interception on a second-and-goal play from the 5-yard line.
Brendon Lewis had a touchdown pass and threw for 213 yards for Memphis (3-0). Led by Smith, the Tigers had 217 yards on the ground.
Troy (1-2) scored when Taleeq Robbins returned the fumble 11 yards for a touchdown after Donnie Smith of the Trojans strip-sacked Lewis in the second quarter.
How To Watch
How can I watch Memphis Tigers vs. Troy Trojans?
- TV Channel: Tigers at Trojans 2021 College Football, week 3, is broadcasted on ESPNU.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 10:34 | Sutton Smith 5 Yd Run (Gianni Spetic Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 12:02 | Taleeq Robbins 15 Yd Fumble Return (Scott Taylor Renfroe Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 8:21 | Brady Kluse 18 Yd pass from Brendon Lewis (Gianni Spetic Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:45 | Sutton Smith 50 Yd Run (Gianni Spetic Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 3:49 | Makari Bodiford 8 Yd Run (Gianni Spetic Kick) |
Statistics
 MEM |
 TROY |
|
|---|---|---|
| 22 | 1st Downs | 12 |
| 6-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-15 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 430 | Total Yards | 112 |
| 213 | Passing | 72 |
| 17/27 | Comp/Att | 12/32 |
| 7.9 | Yards per pass | 2.3 |
| 217 | Rushing | 40 |
| 45 | Rushing Attempts | 23 |
| 4.8 | Yards per rush | 1.7 |
| 7-65 | Penalties | 4-20 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 36:55 | Possession | 23:05 |
Game Information
Location: Troy, AL
Attendance: 23,384 · Capacity:
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