It looked like Ray Ray McCloud’s 75-yard punt return for a touchdown with 1:38 to play was overturned when it was determined the sophomore let the ball go before crossing the goal line.
Replay ruled the ball was a fumble and Troy recovered the ball in the end zone for a touchback. Troy kicker Ryan Kay missed a 48-yard attempt with two seconds left as the second-ranked Tigers took a 13-10 lead into the locker room.
It was an ugly 30 minutes for the Tigers. McCloud’s fumbled highlighted a first-half in which the offense dropped passes, missed blocks and threw an interception.