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October 6, 2026 β’ Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL), Troy
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ October 6, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-4) takes on Troy Trojans (3-2) at Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL), Troy.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Visiting Side
Record
1-4
Road Split
0-3
Troy Trojans
Home Side
Record
3-2
Home Split
3-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SOU
|
0 | 7 | 20 | 7 | 34 |
TRO
|
17 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 55 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
10:11
Jordan Lovett 15 Yd Run (Ethan Head Kick)
Score
4:37
Ethan Head 34 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:53
Goose Crowder 9 Yd Run (Ethan Head Kick)
Score
12:09
Mario Sanders 2 Yd pass from Landry Lyddy (Creighton Wilbanks Kick)
Score
6:20
Goose Crowder 1 Yd Run (Ethan Head Kick)
Score
0:21
Nick Hampton 5 Yd pass from Goose Crowder (Ethan Head Kick)
Score
14:43
AJ Little 75 Yd pass from Mario Sanders (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Score
12:13
Jordan Lovett 46 Yd pass from Goose Crowder (Ethan Head Kick)
Score
5:25
Mario Sanders 27 Yd pass from Landry Lyddy (Creighton Wilbanks Kick)
Score
2:12
Ethan Head 22 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:03
Robert Briggs 44 Yd Run (Creighton Wilbanks Kick)
Score
6:50
Jaheim Merriweather 1 Yd Run (Ethan Head Kick)
Score
4:38
Jamarice Wilder 1 Yd Run (Creighton Wilbanks Kick)
Score
1:51
Gavin Griffin 12 Yd Run (Ethan Head Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
VS
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Troy Trojans
Projected Score
SOU 24
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TRO 27
Data Confidence
Low
Data Used
2 of 4 categories
- Historical trends show a slight edge for the home side.
- Waiting on live data to refine advanced projections.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
STAT
Troy Trojans
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Troy Trojans plays on familiar turf at Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL), Troy.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Southern Miss Golden Eagles Could Win
Southern Miss Golden Eagles will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Troy Trojans Could Win
Historical trends show a slight edge for the home side.
Deciding Factor
Waiting on live data to refine advanced projections.
Game Details
Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL), Troy
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
21,933
Closing Odds
Line: TROY -9.5 | O/U: 51.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Goose Crowder
18/21, 225 YDS, 2 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Goose Crowder
17 CAR, 145 YDS, 2 TD
Team Passing Yards
Landry Lyddy
24/37, 316 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Robert Briggs
2 CAR, 44 YDS, 1 TD
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Southern Miss Golden Eagles (48.8%)
Troy Trojans (51.2%)
Total Submissions: 87 circles
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