Troy erases 14-point hole to top James Madison 24-21
A late fumble recovery and an overtime field goal capped a fourth-quarter surge that erased the Dukes' early lead.
By Adrian Kovalenko ·
Hayden Wolfe converted a 27-yard field goal in overtime as Troy defeated James Madison 24-21 on Thursday night. The Trojans overcame a 14-point deficit to improve to 4-4 and 2-2 in the Sun Belt Conference.
James Madison built its lead quickly. Camden Coleman connected with Corey Scott for a two-yard score on the opening drive. He later found Braeden Wisloski downfield for a 31-yard touchdown to give the Dukes a 14-0 cushion after their first two possessions.
The Trojans began their comeback in the second quarter. Gavin Griffin punched in from the one-yard line, aided by three James Madison penalties that extended the drive. Seth Cromwell ran for 14 yards to restore the 21-7 gap at the half.
Momentum shifted in the third quarter when Justin Powe intercepted backup quarterback JC Evans. Powe returned the pick 37 yards for a score, tying Ronnie Shelley's school record with three interceptions in a single game. JMU managed only four incomplete drives and five turnovers in its next nine possessions.
Jaheim Merriweather capped the fourth quarter with a 28-yard touchdown run following a Troy fumble recovery. The play tied the game at 21 before the Trojans took the extra point in overtime. Tucker Kilcrease completed 15 of 31 passes for 179 yards for Troy, while Merriweather rushed for 84 yards.
Troy hosts Louisiana Tech on Nov. 7. James Madison travels to Southern Mississippi on Nov. 5.
Source: Newsday
