Troy and Southern Miss went absolutely bonkers on Tuesday night, lighting up the scoreboard for a combined 89 points and nearly 1,200 yards in what has to be one of the wildest Sun Belt games we’ve seen this season. When the dust settled, Troy walked away with a 55-34 home win, but honestly, everyone watching got a treat.
Troy Unleashed A Ground Game Monster
Troy’s offense was an absolute clinic, racking up 662 total yards, with their ground game doing some serious damage. They ran the ball a whopping 58 times for 437 yards, just chewing up the clock and keeping their offense on the field for over 39 minutes. Goose Crowder, man, what a night for that guy! He threw for 225 yards and two touchdowns, but then he decided to go wild on the ground too, adding 145 rushing yards and another two scores. Total beast mode. And it wasn’t just Crowder, Jordan Lovett was a huge factor, taking 12 carries for 142 yards and a touchdown. Four different Troy players hit at least 70 rushing yards, showing just how deep their backfield is. They were consistent too, putting up 336 yards in the first half and another 326 in the second.
Southern Miss Fought Back With Trick Plays And Big Air
Don’t let the score fool you, Southern Miss brought their own fireworks, ending the game with 512 total yards. Landry Lyddy was slinging it, throwing for 316 yards and two touchdowns. And Mario Sanders? Talk about a highlight reel! He caught eight passes for 102 yards and two touchdowns, but then he pulled out a ridiculous 75-yard touchdown pass on a double pass! Seriously, a wide receiver throwing a 75-yard TD, that’s just pure entertainment right there. Southern Miss actually started a little slow on offense in the first half, but they exploded after the break, dropping 27 points and 403 yards in the second half alone. That’s a serious comeback effort, even if it wasn’t enough to seal the win.
What a showing from both squads in the Sun Belt. With numbers like these, you gotta wonder what these two teams are gonna cook up next. This wasn’t just a game, it was an offensive masterpiece from both sides. If this is how early October feels, the rest of the season is gonna be appointment viewing!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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