Troy Gets First Win for Coach Jon Sumrall in Debut at The Vet
Troy quarterback Gunnar Watson passed for 351 yards and four touchdowns, and Troy scored 31 unanswered points to beat Alabama A&M 38-17 for coach Jon Sumrall’s first victory.
Troy quarterback Gunnar Watson passed for 351 yards and four touchdowns, and Troy scored 31 unanswered points to beat Alabama A&M 38-17 for coach Jon Sumrall’s first victory.
While Sun Belt teams, even those like Troy with regular-season title and postseason hopes, are not expected to win on the road against SEC opponents, the Trojans were impressive on special teams.
The Troy Trojans face No. 21 Ole Miss Saturday, playing their first game under new coach Jon Sumrall, who’s a former Ole Miss assistant.
Leanna Johnson and Kelly Horne were dubbed All-Sun Belt First Team members.
Jon Sumrall has been introduced as the new head football coach for the Troy Trojans. The introduction came during a news conference this morning that was streamed live by Alabama News Network.
The Troy Trojans end the season at 5-7, days after head football coach Chip Lindsey was fired.
Levi Lewis threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score to help No. 24 Louisiana-Lafayette beat Troy 35-21 on Saturday.
Troy is 5-4 and trying to become bowl eligible after beating in-state rival South Alabama.
Jamontez Woods scored two touchdowns, KJ Robertson returned an interception for a score, and Troy defeated South Alabama 31-24.
The Troy Trojans will face No. 24 Coastal Carolina Thursday night. The two teams are part of a four-way tie atop the Sun Belt East Division.