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Troy, JMU Both Aiming to Bounce Back on Short Week
The Dukes face a Troy team averaging 197.3 rushing yards per game as both sides try to recover from surprise losses.
- James Madison hosted Troy on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Bridgeforth Stadium in a rematch of last year's Sun Belt Conference championship game.
- Following surprising losses last week, both teams entered the matchup seeking to rebound; JMU fell 34-31 in overtime at Appalachian State while Troy lost 21-14 to Louisiana-Monroe.
- Troy coach Gerad Parker evaluated his quarterback plan after starter Goose Crowder and backup Tucker Kilcrease combined to complete 9 of 18 passes for 47 yards against the Warhawks.
- The Dukes' 34-31 loss snapped a 13-game Sun Belt winning streak, leaving the 7-1 team needing a victory to maintain College Football Playoff aspirations.
- Seeking to regain momentum, both programs aim to correct recent offensive struggles within the Sun Belt Conference as the season enters November.
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