Troy erased a 14-point halftime deficit to beat James Madison 24-21 in overtime, ending the Dukes’ 11-game home winning streak. The Trojans forced five turnovers, including Justin Powe’s school-record-tying three interceptions, and held JMU scoreless for the final 38 minutes and 41 seconds. Hayden Wolfe sealed the comeback with a 27-yard field goal after Troy’s defense stopped the Dukes on fourth-and-1.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Troy 24, James Madison 21 (OT).
  • Troy rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit and forced 5 turnovers.
  • Justin Powe had 3 interceptions, tying Troy’s school record, and returned 1 for a 37-yard touchdown.
  • James Madison’s 11-game home winning streak ended.
Yes, But

Troy missed a chance to win in regulation when Wolfe’s 49-yard field-goal attempt fell short. But the Trojans’ defense recovered, shutting out JMU the rest of the way and stopping the Dukes in overtime.

State of Play
  • Troy is 4-4 overall and 2-2 in Sun Belt play; James Madison is 7-2 and 2-2.
  • The Trojans have won 3 straight overtime games.
  • Troy hosts Louisiana Tech for Homecoming on Nov. 7, with kickoff set for 3 p.m.
Bottom Line

Troy’s defense turned a difficult road game into a statement comeback: five takeaways, a late-game stand and an overtime stop carried the Trojans past a JMU team that had been dominant at home.