Texas State Bobcats at Troy Trojans
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Jordan McCloud throws 3 TD passes, runs for another score and Texas State takes down Troy 38-17
McCloud threw three touchdown passes in the first half and Texas State (3-2, 1-0 Sun Belt Conference) rolled up 298 yards on offense before intermission. Troy also moved the ball well, with 235 yards, but managed only a touchdown and a field goal to trail 28-10.
After a field goal of 53 yards by Mason Shipley put the Bobcats up by three touchdowns, McCloud scored on a 42-yard run on their next possession for a 38-10 lead.
Troy answered with a 19-yard TD pass from Tucker Kilcrease to Devonte Ross, but the Trojans barely crossed midfield on their remaining two full possessions.
After holding on downs at their own 49 with 5:57 remaining, the Bobcats drove to the Troy 23 before McCloud was intercepted in the end zone with 29 seconds left.
McCloud completed 20 of 29 passes for 252 yards with the three touchdowns. He was intercepted twice.
Torrance Burgess Jr. had 85 yards rushing and Texas State gained 215 yards on the ground.
The Bobcats finished with a 467-331 advantage in total yards.
Tucker Kilcrease was 17 of 28 passing for 249 yards with two touchdowns for the Trojans (1-5, 0-2).
How To Watch
How can I watch Texas State Bobcats vs. Troy Trojans?
- TV Channel: Bobcats at Trojans 2021 College Football, week 6, is broadcasted on ESPN2.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 9:35 | Ismail Mahdi 1 Yd Run (Mason Shipley Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 2:05 | Jaden Williams 10 Yd pass from Jordan McCloud (Mason Shipley Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 10:52 | Mojo Dortch 7 Yd pass from Tucker Kilcrease (Scott Taylor Renfroe Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 9:03 | Kole Wilson 51 Yd pass from Jordan McCloud (Mason Shipley Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 3:17 | Scott Taylor Renfroe 42 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 2:02 | Joey Hobert 28 Yd pass from Jordan McCloud (Mason Shipley Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 9:47 | Mason Shipley 53 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 5:34 | Jordan McCloud 42 Yd Run (Mason Shipley Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 3:28 | Devonte Ross 19 Yd pass from Tucker Kilcrease (Scott Taylor Renfroe Kick) |
Statistics
 TXST |
 TROY |
|
|---|---|---|
| 26 | 1st Downs | 19 |
| 6-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-13 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 0-2 |
| 467 | Total Yards | 331 |
| 252 | Passing | 268 |
| 20/29 | Comp/Att | 19/32 |
| 8.7 | Yards per pass | 8.4 |
| 215 | Rushing | 63 |
| 39 | Rushing Attempts | 33 |
| 5.5 | Yards per rush | 1.9 |
| 3-35 | Penalties | 4-53 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 2 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 31:27 | Possession | 28:33 |
Game Information
Location: Troy, AL
Attendance: 20,349 · Capacity:
Sun Belt - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 10-3 | 7-1 |
| Georgia Southern | 8-5 | 6-2 |
| James Madison | 9-4 | 4-4 |
| Old Dominion | 5-7 | 4-4 |
| Coastal Carolina | 6-6 | 3-5 |
| App State | 5-6 | 3-5 |
| Georgia State | 3-9 | 1-7 |
Sun Belt - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 10-3 | 7-1 |
| Texas State | 7-5 | 5-3 |
| Arkansas State | 7-5 | 5-3 |
| South Alabama | 7-6 | 5-3 |
| UL Monroe | 5-7 | 3-5 |
| Troy | 4-8 | 3-5 |
| Southern Miss | 1-11 | 0-8 |
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