Troy’s first road trip of the season wasn’t supposed to be a hold-your-breath affair.
Saturday afternoon’s game at Akron expected to match programs headed in opposite directions.
The Zips, under first-year head coach Tom Arth, appear to have done their part. Akron is 0-3 with losses at Illinois (42-3), vs. UAB (31-20) and at Central Michigan (45-24).
That offensive revival, sparked by the passing attack, coupled with Troy’s 47-42 loss to Southern Mississippi last week, puts more angst into the Trojans before they gave up 514 passing yards to the Golden Eagles.
After giving up 47 last Saturday, sophomore linebacker Carlton Martial made it clear the defense will play with a chip on its shoulder.