A host of Troy defensive players gang-tackle an Arkansas State ball carrier during the first half of Saturday's game in Jonesboro, Ark. The Trojan defense kept Troy in the game in the first half before the offense cranked up in the second half.
Chip Dilliard / Troy Media RelationsJONESBORO, Ark. – Troy was outplayed in the first half, but stayed in the game with its defense and special teams.
Obviously, Marcus Jones’ 99-yard kickoff return was the highlight of the Trojans’ first half. Troy managed just three first downs, 35 yards rushing on 16 carries and 52 passing yards for a total of 87 yards on 28 plays.