Troy Trojans at Arkansas State Red Wolves
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Wallace runs for 3 TDs, Van Andel kicks 4 FGs as Arkansas State holds off Troy, 34-31
The victory improves Arkansas State (5-3) to 3-1, tied with South Alabama and UL Monroe for second place in the Sun Belt Conference, a half-game behind West Division leader Louisiana-Lafayette. The Red Wolves travel to face the 3-0 Ragin' Cajuns on Saturday.
The Red Wolves built a 23-3 lead in the first half, but Troy rallied with three third-quarter touchdowns to take a 24-23 lead before Clune Van Andel kicked a 46-yard field goal to regain the lead, 26-24 after three. Gerald Green capped a 10-play, 80-yard drive, scoring from 2-yards out to give Troy a 31-26 lead with 1:45 left to play. Arkansas State marched 75 yards in just over a minute for the game-winning touchdown with :33 left.
Matthew Caldwell completed 22 of his 33 pass attempts for 304 yards and two touchdowns but was picked off three times for Troy (1-7, 0-4). Green finished with 20 carries for 103 yards and a touchdown while Devonte Ross caught 11 passes for 126 yards.
How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Trojans at Red Wolves 2021 College Football, week 9, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 11:19 | Clune Van Andel 22 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 1st Period 7:58 | Clune Van Andel 19 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 1:40 | Zak Wallace 5 Yd Run (Clune Van Andel Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 8:20 | Scott Taylor Renfroe 38 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 4:39 | Zak Wallace 3 Yd Run (Clune Van Andel Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:02 | Clune Van Andel 39 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 9:44 | Damien Taylor 1 Yd Run (Scott Taylor Renfroe Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:00 | Brody Dalton 16 Yd pass from Matthew Caldwell (Scott Taylor Renfroe Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 3:34 | Peyton Higgins 1 Yd pass from Matthew Caldwell (Scott Taylor Renfroe Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 0:49 | Clune Van Andel 46 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 1:45 | Gerald Green 2 Yd Run (Scott Taylor Renfroe Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 0:33 | Zak Wallace 1 Yd Run (Jaylen Raynor Pass to Corey Rucker for Two-Point Conversion) |
Statistics
 TROY |
 ARST |
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|---|---|---|
| 23 | 1st Downs | 26 |
| 7-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 7-16 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 1-1 |
| 466 | Total Yards | 534 |
| 304 | Passing | 349 |
| 22/33 | Comp/Att | 25/40 |
| 9.2 | Yards per pass | 8.7 |
| 162 | Rushing | 185 |
| 38 | Rushing Attempts | 42 |
| 4.3 | Yards per rush | 4.4 |
| 9-52 | Penalties | 3-25 |
| 4 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 2 |
| 3 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 30:47 | Possession | 29:13 |
Game Information
Location: Jonesboro, AR
Attendance: 17,162 · 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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