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Homecoming heroes: Troy wins its first game

October 12, 2014October 12, 2014 Admin_trop

Wes Fortson Staff Writer Troy came up with its first win of the season this weekend for homecoming against the New Mexico State Aggies on Saturday, Oct. 11. The Trojans came out strong to start off the first half by scoring on the first drive and holding the Aggies to a scoreless first quarter. Junior running back Brandon Burks broke free for a 53-yard run in the first quarter which is the longest in the season for the team and for his career. In the second quarter, NMSU started…

Preview: Troy faces New Mexico State for Homecoming

October 3, 2014October 2, 2014 Admin_trop

Wes Fortson Staff Writer Troy will take on the New Mexico State Aggies for homecoming on, Saturday, Oct. 11. The Trojans have yet to win a game, but are looking forward to trumping the Aggies for homecoming. New Mexico State is 2-3 (1-0 Sunbelt) and averages over 400 yards of offense per game while Troy averages around only 330 yards per game. If Troy looks to upset the Aggies then it will have to execute on offense as well as it did against ULM. Redshirt freshman quarterback Brandon Silvers…