Anyone who knew before the game that Troy would outrush Georgia Southern on Saturday night would have loved the Trojans' chances to win.
Troy's 27-24 victory didn't exactly follow conventional thinking, but it certainly snapped a two-game losing streak and gave the team some momentum as it embarks on another two-game road trip.
Troy turned to Gunnar Watson at quarterback for Saturday's contest. Starter Taylor Powell did not play with a knee injury. Watson completed 24 of 36 passes for 270 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.
Head coach Chip Lindsey didn't throw Watson to the wolves, but he certainly helped his quarterback establish an early rhythm.