Marcus Jones set the tone early, taking the opening kickoff 96 yards to give Troy an early lead. Jones’ kickoff return was just one of many highlights for the Trojans.
After stopping Coastal’s first drive, Troy tossed the ball to wide receiver, Luke Wittemore, who then lobbed a pass to Jabir Daughtry-Frye for 35 yards and another quick touchdown.
On Troy’s third drive, B.J. Smith broke through Coastal’s defense for 47 yards to set up his first TD, from the one-yard line, and Troy was ahead 21-0.
With almost four minutes left in the first quarter, it looked like this was headed for a blowout, especially after Hunter Reese recovered at the CCU 25-yard line.