MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A Will Choloh safety and a five-yard touchdown pass from sophomore Gunnar Watson to senior Khalil McClain with three seconds left in the first half powered the Troy Trojans football program to a commanding 19-point lead, enroute to a 47-14 victory over Middle Tennessee Saturday afternoon at Floyd Stadium to capture the coveted Palladium Trophy.
In his first start as a Trojan, Watson impressed, completing 26-of-37 passes for 248 yards and his first career touchdown. Watson becomes the first Troy quarterback to win his first career start since Corey Robinson defeated Bowling Green back in 2010 (Sept.