Troy edges James Madison 24-21 in overtime behind five turnovers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 4:43 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Troy defeated James Madison 24-21 in overtime on October 29, 2026, at Bridgeforth Stadium. The Dukes held a 21-7 lead but faltered as Troy took advantage of five Duke turnovers to force overtime. In the extra period, James Madison failed to score on their first possession, while Troy secured the win with a 27-yard field goal from Hayden Wolfe after a critical defensive stop. This victory snaps James Madison's 12-game home winning streak and marks Troy's first win against the Dukes since their entrance into the Sun Belt Conference.
- •Troy's Justin Powe recorded a decisive pick-six.
- •James Madison committed five turnovers during the game.
- •The Dukes scored three touchdowns in the first quarter.
- •Troy cuts the deficit to 21-14 following a touchdown run.
- •The Trojans face Louisiana Tech next in their pursuit of a bowl berth.
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — Troy stuns James Madison 24-21 in overtime behind 5 takeaways
"JMU drops a second-straight OT game on a walkoff field goal. This time, at home against Troy.
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