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Jaheim Merriweather Runs for 3 Touchdowns and Troy Defeats Alabama State 34-17
Merriweather finished with 127 rushing yards as Troy scored on five of six first-half possessions and held Alabama State to three points after halftime.
- On Saturday, Troy defeated Alabama State 34-17 behind running back Jaheim Merriweather's dominant performance of 127 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
- The Hornets sought an elusive win against an FBS program, but HBCU football teams remain 0-10 against FBS opponents this season, having been outscored 573-40 in those matchups.
- Quarterback Goose Crowder finished 14-for-27 passing for 201 yards, while receiver TK Keyes added five catches for 119 yards, including a 73-yard touchdown opening the scoring.
- After building a 31-7 halftime lead, the Trojans weathered Alabama State's third-quarter rally featuring a 19-yard touchdown pass to receiver John Austin III and a 37-yard field goal by kicker Andrew Abu-Akel.
- Troy's defense sealed the victory by stopping the Hornets on downs in the final seconds, finishing with 187 more yards of total offense than Alabama State.
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Alabama State Falls to Troy, 34-17 in Road Contest
TROY, Ala. | Alabama State University football battled back in the second half, but Troy University used a strong rushing attack and a pair of explosive plays to pull away for a 34-17 victory over the Hornets Saturday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Hornets, who entered the contest with a 2-0 record, finished with 221 yards of total offense, including 116 rushing yards and 105 passing yards. Troy generated 427 total yards, controllin…
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