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The Associated Press. (2026, October 7). Goose Crowder throws for 2 TDs, runs for 2 more as Troy beats Southern Miss 55-34 to open Sun Belt. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/goose-crowder-throws-for-2-tds-runs-for-2-more-as-troy-beats-southern-miss-55-34-to-open-sun-belt/article_8ac0f6e9-7056-5efd-8983-2cce069172c0.html
The Associated Press. “Goose Crowder throws for 2 TDs, runs for 2 more as Troy beats Southern Miss 55-34 to open Sun Belt.” Toronto Star, 7 Oct. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/goose-crowder-throws-for-2-tds-runs-for-2-more-as-troy-beats-southern-miss-55-34-to-open-sun-belt/article_8ac0f6e9-7056-5efd-8983-2cce069172c0.html.
The Associated Press. “Goose Crowder throws for 2 TDs, runs for 2 more as Troy beats Southern Miss 55-34 to open Sun Belt.” Toronto Star, October 7, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/goose-crowder-throws-for-2-tds-runs-for-2-more-as-troy-beats-southern-miss-55-34-to-open-sun-belt/article_8ac0f6e9-7056-5efd-8983-2cce069172c0.html.
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On Tuesday night, Troy defeated Southern Miss 55-34 in a Sun Belt Conference matchup at Troy's home stadium in Southeastern Alabama. The game was marred by Southern Miss' struggles under new head coach Blake Anderson, who took over a program that had significant player turnover from previous seasons. Troy’s quarterback Goose Crowder threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more, contributing significantly to the win with 225 passing yards and 145 rushing yards. Troy dominated the first half by scoring on all five drives, while Southern Miss struggled despite standout performances from some players like WR Mario Sanders, who threw a touchdown pass in addition to catching eight passes for 102 yards and a score. With this loss, Southern Miss dropped to 1-4 overall and has now lost three consecutive games.
