{
  "id": 7025518,
  "title": "Jaheim Merriweather runs for 3 touchdowns and Troy defeats Alabama State 34-17",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/jaheim-merriweather-runs-for-3-touchdowns-and-troy-defeats-alabama",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T00:18:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/12/jaheim-merriweather-runs-for-3-touchdowns-and-troy-defeats-alabama-state-34-17"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Troy secured a 34-17 triumph over Alabama State on Saturday, with running back Jaheim Merriweather contributing significantly to the victory. Merriweather amassed 127 yards on the ground and scored three touchdowns, guiding his team to a commanding first-half performance.\n\nTroy's offense was dominant in the opening half, gaining 314 yards. A 73-yard pass from Goose Crowder to TK Keyes sparked the scoring, and Merriweather followed up with touchdown runs of 69, 6, and 1 yard. Despite scoring points on five of six possessions, the Trojans' offense slowed in the second half, managing only three points.\n\nAlabama State mounted a comeback in the third quarter, scoring a touchdown and a 37-yard field goal. However, Troy's defense held strong, as Ethan Head's 47-yard field goal sealed the win with a final score of 34-17. The Hornets' lone drive of the game ended when they were stopped on downs at the Troy 32-yard line. Key measures for the Trojans included 201 passing yards from Goose Crowder and a 119-yard performance from Keyes on the ground. For Alabama State, Jamarie Hostzclaw contributed 80 rushing yards, including a 50-yard touchdown run.",
  "summary": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Keldric Luster throws 3 early touchdown passes and Ball State defeats Stony Brook 41-17",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/keldric-luster-throws-3-early-touchdown-passes-and-ball-state-defeats",
        "published": "2026-09-12T21:49:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "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."
}