NEW ORLEANS – Brandon Silvers accounted for five touchdowns and Troy's defense recorded six sacks as the Trojans systematically dismantled North Texas, 50-30, Saturday at the Mercedes-Super Dome in the R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl.
Troy set the New Orleans Bowl record and the school's bowl record for points in a game against their former conference foe. The meeting was the first between the two since North Texas left the Sun Belt for Conference USA; the Trojans have now won nine of the 11 meetings between the two schools all-time.
Silvers was named the New Orleans Bowl MVP after completing 24-of-31 passes for 305 yards and four touchdowns, while rushing for another score.