The Trojans (3-3, 1-1 Sun Belt) have given up just five points total in the fourth quarter in their past four games — and just 22 total points in the second halves of those contests.
A combination of things have led to the improvement, particularly in Troy’s young secondary, head coach Chip Lindsey and defensive coordinator Brandon Hall said Tuesday.
“I really think just experience,” Lindsey said. “Personally, too, the different types of teams we’re playing. We kind of got a barrage of throwing there for two games with Arkansas State, who maybe has the best three receivers as far as our league, and Southern Miss and those two guys they have.