Troy pulled away for a 28-18 victory over Southern Miss behind quarterback Goose Crowder's three touchdown passes, including a game-sealing 75-yard bomb to RaRa Thomas. The Trojans built a 14-3 halftime lead before Southern Miss rallied to within three points late in the fourth quarter. Thomas proved unstoppable, hauling in two crucial touchdown receptions in the final period to help Troy secure the road win.