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Trojans Down Louisiana-Lafayette 26-16 - Match Report

Sawyer Smith's 317-yard performance through the air was the key in Troy's 26-16 win over Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Troy won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -7.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 64.5.

Sawyer Smith completed 18 of 22 pass attempts for 317 yards for the Trojans in the win.

Trey Ragas rushed for 106 yards for Louisiana-Lafayette, while Raymond Calais added 16 yards. Andre Nunez threw for 126 yards for the Ragin' Cajuns, while receivers Ja'Marcus Bradley and Jarrod Jackson had 67 and 42 yards respectively.

Troy outgained Louisiana-Lafayette 427-270 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 21-18 by the Trojans.

The time of possession battle favored Troy as their offense was on the field for 31:34, longer than the 28:26 of their opponents.

Troy heads into a Week 11 battle against Georgia Southern. Louisiana-Lafayette, meanwhile, will have their next action against Georgia State.