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Troy at South Carolina
Oct 2, 2021 • Completed
Away
Troy
Sun Belt

Final Score
14 - 23

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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
41%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
South Carolina holds off Troy 23-14
South Carolina defeated Troy 23-14 in Week 5 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 356-308 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
South Carolina set the terms early in a game that finished 23-14. Parker White 23 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving South Carolina the first major swing.
South Carolina's box score carried the story: 356 total yards, 101 rushing yards, and 255 passing yards. Troy finished with 308 total yards, including 145 on the ground and 163 through the air.
South Carolina converted 4-13 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-4, South Carolina led 17-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Parker White 48 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Parker White 23 yd FG GOOD (South Carolina led 3-0 over Troy).
Rushing Touchdown
B.J. Smith run for 35 yds for a TD, (Brooks Buce KICK) (Troy led 7-3 over South Carolina).
Interception Return Touchdown
David Spaulding 74 Yd Interception Return (Parker White Kick) (Troy led 7-17 over South Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Luke Doty pass complete to E.J. Jenkins for 16 yds for a TD, (Parker White KICK) (South Carolina led 10-7 over Troy).
Field Goal Good
Parker White 48 yd FG GOOD (South Carolina led 20-14 over Troy).
Rushing Touchdown
Jamontez Woods run for 1 yd for a TD, (Brooks Buce KICK) (Troy led 14-17 over South Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
23-14
South Carolina defeated Troy.
Total yards
356-308
South Carolina held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
101
South Carolina averaged 3.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
255
South Carolina averaged 7.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-13
South Carolina's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-15
Troy's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | South Carolina | Troy |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 356 | 308 |
| Passing Yards | 255 | 163 |
| Rushing Yards | 101 | 145 |
| First Downs | 19 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-13 | 8-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-93 | 2-16 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-34 | 22-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 30:38 | 29:22 |