Roberts rushes for 122 yards as No. 20 Missouri holds off Troy 27-17
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Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Jamal Roberts ran for 122 yards and a touchdown, and DaMarion Folkes returned a punt 68 yards for another score, leading No. 20 Missouri to a 27-17 victory over Troy on Saturday night in Columbia. Missouri, which improved to 3-0, overcame a 10-0 deficit as former Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons threw for 91 yards and a touchdown. Troy's Goose Crowder finished with 230 passing yards and two touchdowns, but the Trojans could not capitalize on several opportunities. A missed 54-yard field goal attempt late in the fourth quarter hindered Troy's comeback efforts. Missouri's defense forced turnovers that were crucial in shifting momentum late in the first half.
- •Missouri improves to 3-0 after the win over Troy.
- •Troy led 10-0 early in the first quarter.
- •Missouri's defense capitalized on two turnovers to shift momentum.
- •Ethan Head missed a field goal attempt late for Troy.
- •Missouri opens SEC play next against Mississippi State.
- 2:42 AMYahoo Sports — Roberts runs for 122 yards and a TD, No. 20 Missouri hangs on after a slow start to beat Troy 27-17
"Jamal Roberts ran for 122 yards and a touchdown, DaMarion Folkes returned a punt 68 yards for another score, and No. 20 Missouri shook off a slow start before holding on to beat Troy 27-17 on Saturday night. Former Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons struggled most of the way for Missouri (3-0), completing 10 of 19 passes for 91 yards and a touchdown. Goose Crowder completed his first five passes of the game and finished with 230 passing yards and two touchdowns for Troy (2-1), which was looking for its third win over a ranked opponent in school history.
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