{
  "id": 12541502,
  "title": "Troy and Southern Miss combine for 89 points, nearly 1,200 yards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/troy-and-southern-miss-combine-for-89-points-nearly-1-200-yards",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T03:54:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/troy-southern-miss-combine-89-035407546.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling Sun Belt Conference matchup, Troy and Southern Miss combined to score an impressive 89 points and accumulate nearly 1,200 yards on Tuesday night. The Sun Belt teams showcased their offensive firepower, with Troy leading the way at 55-34 in their home win.\n\nTroy's offense was a well-oiled machine, gaining a staggering 662 total yards. The Trojans ran the ball 58 times for 437 yards, while their aerial attack was equally impressive, with Goose Crowder throwing for 225 yards and two touchdowns, and running for another 145 yards and two more scores. Jordan Lovett contributed significantly with 142 rushing yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.\n\nThe offensive prowess extended to Southern Miss, who gained 512 yards on the day. Landry Lyddy stood out with 316 passing yards and two touchdowns, while Mario Sanders showcased his dual-threat ability by catching eight passes for 102 yards and two scores, including a 75-yard touchdown on a double pass.\n\nThe second half proved to be the turning point for Southern Miss, as they exploded for 27 points and 403 yards after the break. Despite struggling offensively in the first half, Troy kept up with Southern Miss, amassing 336 yards in the first half and 326 yards in the second half.\n\nThis remarkable performance by both teams highlights the competitive nature of Sun Belt Conference football. The players demonstrated their determination and skill, making it a memorable game for fans and a highlight in the college football season.",
  "summary": "Troy and Southern Miss lit up the scoreboard on Tuesday night.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}