Troy visits “The Rock” after putting the college football world on notice by taking No. 2 Clemson to the wire in South Carolina. Southern Miss on the other hand, gave Savannah State all it had in a 56-0 shutout victory.
Both teams are in a similar place. Two mid-major programs vying for respect on the national scale.
Offensive potency
The Troy offense put up 24 points on the No. 2 team in the country, showcasing what they could do when they put the ball in the air. To better the Trojan case for a big day through the air, Southern Miss has given up an average of 9.