Wesley Kirchharr
Staff Writer
The Troy football team took down New Mexico State Aggies in its first conference matchup of the year, winning 52-6.
The Trojans (3-1, 1-0 Sun Belt) got started early as junior quarterback Brandon Silvers found sophomore receiver Deondre Douglas for a 33-yard gain, putting the ball inside the 20 on their initial drive. On fourth and goal, Silvers executed the quarterback keeper, taking the ball in for the score.
On the ensuing Aggie possession, New Mexico State started to find its rhythm, driving inside the 20. Senior quarterback Tyler Rogers then took a shot towards the end zone, but Jalen Rountree, senior cornerback, was there to pick it off.