TROY, Ala. — Arkansas State's experienced defense shined Thursday night.
The Red Wolves, with a 14-game Sun Belt winning streak on the line against co-leader Troy, punted seven times in the first half and went three-and-out on five first-half drives in a row in front of 23,764 at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
But Arkansas State found itself leading at halftime thanks to its experienced defense and a trick play. And after the Red Wolves' defense came up with a play to blow things open in the third quarter, the team cruised to a 35-3 victory over Troy, which entered boasting a No.