Troy and Southern Miss just lit up the scoreboard on Tuesday night, putting up a combined 89 points and nearly 1,200 yards in an absolute offensive explosion. Troy ultimately took the home win 55-34, but both Sun Belt teams brought the fireworks in a game that was pure chaos.
Trojans Went Wild On The Ground
Troy’s offense was just relentless, especially on the ground. They racked up an incredible 662 total yards, with a staggering 437 rushing yards on 58 carries. Talk about controlling the clock, too, with the Trojans holding the ball for over 39 minutes of possession. Quarterback Goose Crowder was a total dual threat, throwing for 225 yards and two touchdowns while also tearing up the turf for 145 rushing yards and two more scores. Running back Jordan Lovett was right there with him, adding 142 yards and a touchdown on just 12 carries. It wasn’t just those two either, with four Troy players individually rushing for at least 70 yards. That’s just wild.
Southern Miss Fought Back With Trick Plays
Southern Miss might have lost, but they absolutely did not quit. They piled up 512 total yards themselves, and man, did they make it interesting in the second half. Quarterback Landry Lyddy threw for 316 yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver Mario Sanders was an absolute highlight machine, catching eight passes for 102 yards and two touchdowns. And then, there was that insane double pass, where Sanders threw a 75-yard score. Seriously, what a play! After a tough first half, Southern Miss exploded for 27 points and 403 yards after the break. While Troy was consistent with 336 yards in the first and 326 in the second, Southern Miss proved they could turn it on in a major way.
What a wild Tuesday night in the Sun Belt. You have to wonder what kind of momentum both of these offenses carry forward after a performance like that.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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