Big Comeback Falls Short At Troy as Eagles Fall 27-24

TROY, Ala. - A stout defensive effort by the Troy Trojans paced a 27-24 victory over Georgia Southern in Sun Belt action Saturday evening at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Troy scored the first 10 points before the Eagles got on the board in the second quarter thanks to a short field goal from Alex Raynor. After keeping the Trojans at bay for several drives, the Georgia Southern defense gave up a 34-yard touchdown run to Jamontez Woods to give Troy a 17-3 lead late in the first half.

After the Eagles went 3-and-out to start the second half, Troy went right down the field and scored on a 26-yard pass from Gunnar Watson to Reggie Todd to make it 24-3. The Eagles came right back with their best…