Troy builds big lead, holds off South Alabama comeback

TROY, Ala. (AP) — Jamontez Woods scored two touchdowns, KJ Robertson returned an interception for a score, and Troy defeated South Alabama 31-24. After Desmond Trotter’s 4-yard run gave South Alabama a 7-0 lead, Troy responded with 31 consecutive points. Bruce Brooks kicked a short field goal, Woods scored on two short runs and Tez Johnson had a 31-yard TD run before Robertson gave the Trojans a 31-7 lead with his interception return. Trotter connected with Terrion Avery for two TD passes to make it 31-21 but the Jaguars were held to three points in the fourth quarter.