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Recap - Trojans Defeat Coastal Carolina 45-26

Gunnar Watson was good for 318 yards through the air on Saturday as the Trojans got past the Chanticleers by a score of 45-26 at Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Troy was the ATS victor, as they covered the -6.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 49.0 were rewarded at the payout window.

Gunnar Watson completed 12 of 17 pass attempts for 318 yards for the Trojans in the win.

Reese White rushed for 44 yards for Coastal Carolina, while Braydon Bennett added 33 yards. Grayson McCall threw for 319 yards for the Chanticleers, while receivers Tyson Mobley and Sam Pinckney had 109 and 81 yards respectively.

Troy lost the offensive yardage battle to Coastal Carolina 432-411 yards in Saturday's game. Coastal Carolina had more first downs as that total ended up 27-16.

The time of possession battle favored Coastal Carolina as their offense was on the field for 32:23, longer than the 27:09 of their opponents.