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Recap - Trojans Defeat Georgia Southern 28-20

Troy earned a 28-20 victory over Georgia Southern on Saturday in Week 12 action at Allen E. Paulson Stadium.

Troy was the ATS victor, as they covered the +7.0-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 54.0 were rewarded at the payout window.

Damien Taylor rushed for 92 yards, while Gerald Green added 41 yards in the win. Devonte Ross and Peyton Higgins added 95 and 48 receiving yards respectively.

OJ Arnold rushed for 26 yards for Georgia Southern, while Jalen White added 20 yards. JC French threw for 171 yards for the Eagles, while receivers Josh Dallas and Dalen Cobb had 69 and 26 yards respectively.

Georgia Southern lost the offensive yardage battle to Troy 441-246 yards in Saturday's game. Troy had more first downs as that total ended up 27-19.

The time of possession battle favored Troy as their offense was on the field for 38:31, longer than the 21:29 of their opponents.

Troy looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Louisiana-Lafayette. Georgia Southern will aim to get back on the winning track at Coastal Carolina.