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Final:A-State 25, Troy 31

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Seminole Indian

December 02, 2017, 10:37:09 pm Last Edit: December 03, 2017, 07:15:03 am by Seminole Indian
Troy 32, Arkansas State 25
Troy allowed a late 24-13 lead to slip away on Saturday night, as Arkansas State scored two touchdowns in the final three minutes to take a 25-24 lead with 1:28 to play. However, the Trojans (10-2, 7-1 Sun Belt) responded with a nine-play 72-yard drive, which included a clutch fourth-down conversion, capped with a Deondre Douglas touchdown with 17 seconds remaining to pull out the victory and stun the Red Wolves (7-4, 6-2) on their home turf.

Player of the game
Troy quarterback Brandon Silvers completed 23 of 41 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns. Saturday's performance was the fourth straight game where Silvers has reached 200 yards and the ninth time he's done so this season.

Key stats
Troy improved to 6-9 all-time against Arkansas State, ending a four-game losing streak to the Red Wolves.
Arkansas State quarterback Justice Hansen reached 400 yards for the third time this season by completing 31 of 50 passes for 437 yards and two touchdowns.
Hansen added 16 carries for 52 yards and a touchdown, but also threw three interceptions.
Douglas hauled in seven receptions for the third time this season for 74 yards and a touchdown for Troy.
Blake Mack reached 100 yards for the second time this season with six receptions for 104 yards for Arkansas State.
Tray Eafford brought in three receptions for a career-high 70 yards and a touchdown for Troy.
Coming off a career day (nine receptions, 211 yards) against Louisiana Monroe, Justin McInnis hauled in six receptions for 91 yards for Arkansas State.

Key play
After Douglas' touchdown with 17 seconds to play, Troy's defense stood tall, batting an Arkansas State Hail Mary attempt out of the end zone as time expired to secure the victory.

Up next
Arkansas State vs. TBD (bowl game)
Troy vs. TBD (bowl game)

http://www.ncaa.com/game/football/fbs/2017/12/02/troy-arkansas-st
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Seminole Indian

December 03, 2017, 07:27:25 am #1 Last Edit: December 03, 2017, 07:45:59 am by Seminole Indian
Tough loss for the Redwolves.

Arkansas State outgained the Trojans 606-293 offensively, but allowed a 99 yard kickoff return for a touchdown along with a 100 yard  interception return for a touchdown. A-State also turned the ball over three times, while Troy had just one turnover.

Not as bad as the 6 turnovers that cost them a loss against USA.
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