TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — Troy football won their weekly simulation against ULM in a close contest, 12-7.
Troy would start the scoring first. After moving down the field, the Trojans would get a 48-yard field goal to go up 3-0.
ULM would be stopped in its own territory after a Knai Cook sack on 3rd down. However, a Trojan roughing the kicker penalty would give the Warhawks back the ball, and they would score when Brandon Buckhaulter would catch an Aidan Armenta pass for a 9-yard touchdown.
After the half, ULM would get into Troy territory. However, the Trojan defense would stop a potential 1st down pass on 3rd down to force a punt.
The Trojans would be able to get down the field and kick a 48-yard field goal. Then, the defense got another major stop when linebacker Luke Hodge stopped an Armenta run on 3rd and 1, forcing another punt.
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Quarterback Goose Crowder would connect with wide receiver TK Keyes deep to score a major touchdown. A failed two-point conversion would make the score 12-7 in favor of the Trojans.
The Warhawks would move down the field. However, after a first down pass with less than 10 seconds to go, ULM would take too much time getting to the ball and fail to get one last play off, ending the game.
Crowder would be the Player of the Game with 17 completions on 22 attempts for 169 yards and a touchdown. He would also lead Troy in rushing with six carries for 19 yards. Along with Keyes (65 yards), Howard Kinchen (51), Mojo Dortch (20), and TJ Lott (14) would all have double-digit receiving yards for Troy.
For the Warhawks, Armenta would have 12 completions on 17 attempts for 142 yards and a touchdown. Running back Derrick Jameson would lead in rushing with 12 carries for 37 yards, while Trujillo would lead in receiving with 4 catches for 92 yards and a touchdown.
Troy and ULM play in real life Saturday at 3 inside Veterans Memorial Stadium. If you can’t make it, you can watch it live on ESPN+ or listen to it on the radio with the Troy Sports Media Network.
