Sutton Smith scores twice, Memphis defense turns in stout performance in 28-7 win over Troy
AP
Sep 13, 2025
Troy Trojans, Ala. (AP) Sutton Smith ran for two touchdowns, both in the first half, and the Memphis Tigers defense allowed only 112 yards in a 28-7 win over Troy on Saturday.
Smith, who was named the Paul Hornung Award most versatile player of the week after piling up a total of 171 yards rushing, receiving and returning punts last Saturday against Georgia State, had 113 yards rushing and 130 total yards against Troy.
Makari Bodiford's 8-yard touchdown run for Memphis with about four minutes left in the fourth quarter was the only score of the second half.
Troy's offense didn't cross midfield until Roman Mothershed's 25-yard reception took the Trojans to the Memphis 43-yard line with two minutes left in the game. That drive ended on an interception on a second-and-goal play from the 5-yard line.
Brendon Lewis had a touchdown pass and threw for 213 yards for Memphis (3-0). Led by Smith, the Tigers had 217 yards on the ground.
Troy (1-2) scored when Taleeq Robbins returned the fumble 11 yards for a touchdown after Donnie Smith of the Trojans strip-sacked Lewis in the second quarter.
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B.Lewis steps back to pass. Sacked at MEM 15 for -6 yards (D.Smith). B.Lewis FUMBLES forced by D.Smith. Fumble RECOVERED by TROY-T.Robbins at MEM 15. TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact and the play was upheld.
3
plays
-3
yds
00:51
pos
7
6
Point After TD12:02
S.Renfroe extra point is good.
plays
yds
pos
7
7
Touchdown8:21
B.Lewis pass complete. Catch made by B.Kluse for 18 yards. TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion and the play was upheld.
(15:00 - 1st) P.McAteer kicks 62 yards from TROY 35 to the MEM 3. Out of bounds.
+6 YD
1 & 10 - MEMP 35
(15:00 - 1st) B.Lewis pass complete. Catch made by C.Braham for 6 yards. Tackled by D.Lafayette at MEM 41.
+3 YD
2 & 4 - MEMP 41
(14:23 - 1st) S.Smith rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by J.Stringer; T.Robbins at MEM 44.
+3 YD
3 & 1 - MEMP 44
(13:49 - 1st) M.Bodiford rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by T.Robbins; S.Cattledge at MEM 47.
+2 YD
1 & 10 - MEMP 47
(13:17 - 1st) S.Smith rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by J.Peterson at MEM 49.
+41 YD
2 & 8 - MEMP 49
(12:37 - 1st) B.Lewis pass complete. Catch made by J.Hawkins for 41 yards. Tackled by TROY at TROY 10.
+1 YD
1 & 10 - TROY 10
(11:55 - 1st) M.Bodiford rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by J.Peterson; J.Fils-Aime at TROY 9.
+4 YD
2 & Goal - TROY 9
(11:18 - 1st) B.Lewis pass complete. Catch made by M.Adcock for 4 yards. Tackled by J.Stringer; L.Hodge at TROY 5.
+5 YD
3 & Goal - TROY 5
(10:38 - 1st) S.Smith rushed for 5 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
PAT Good
(10:34 - 1st) G.Spetic extra point is good.
TROY
Trojans
- Punt (3 plays, 2 yards, 1:33 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(10:34 - 1st) G.Spetic kicks 65 yards from MEM 35 to the TROY End Zone. Touchback.
No Gain
1 & 10 - TROY 25
(10:34 - 1st) G.Crowder steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for J.Lovett.
+2 YD
2 & 10 - TROY 25
(10:31 - 1st) G.Crowder pass complete. Catch made by R.Mothershed for 2 yards. Tackled by D.Ward; O.Cooper at TROY 27.
Penalty
3 & 8 - TROY 27
(9:56 - 1st) G.Crowder pass complete. Catch made by M.Dortch for yards. TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TROY-TROY Illegal Formation 5 yards accepted. No Play.
+5 YD
3 & 13 - TROY 22
(9:45 - 1st) G.Crowder pass complete. Catch made by P.Higgins for 5 yards. Tackled by D.Ward at TROY 27.
Punt
4 & 8 - TROY 27
(9:10 - 1st) E.Crenshaw punts 58 yards to MEM 15 Center-C.Walls. Out of bounds.
MEM
Tigers
- Downs (7 plays, 44 yards, 3:06 poss)
Result
Play
+30 YD
1 & 10 - MEMP 15
(9:01 - 1st) B.Lewis pass complete. Catch made by C.Braham for 30 yards. Pushed out of bounds by J.White at MEM 45.
+9 YD
1 & 10 - MEMP 45
(8:30 - 1st) S.Smith rushed for 9 yards. Tackled by T.Robbins at TROY 46.
+2 YD
2 & 1 - TROY 46
(7:58 - 1st) S.Smith rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by J.Peterson; J.Fils-Aime at TROY 44.
No Gain
1 & 10 - TROY 44
(7:26 - 1st) B.Lewis steps back to pass. Sacked at TROY 47 for -3 yards (D.Jackson; J.Peterson).
+6 YD
2 & 13 - TROY 47
(6:48 - 1st) F.Peasant rushed for 6 yards. Tackled by T.Thompson; D.Jackson at TROY 41.
No Gain
3 & 7 - TROY 41
(6:13 - 1st) B.Lewis steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for G.Caldwell.
No Gain
4 & 7 - TROY 41
(6:06 - 1st) B.Lewis steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for C.Braham.
TROY
Trojans
- Punt (3 plays, 1 yards, 1:26 poss)
Result
Play
-1 YD
1 & 10 - TROY 41
(5:55 - 1st) T.Meadows rushed for -1 yards. Tackled by E.Roussaw; S.Brumfield at TROY 40.
+2 YD
2 & 11 - TROY 40
(5:20 - 1st) T.Meadows rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by J.Jordan; P.Walker at TROY 42.
No Gain
3 & 9 - TROY 42
(4:41 - 1st) T.Kilcrease steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for R.Thomas.
Punt
4 & 9 - TROY 42
(4:35 - 1st) E.Crenshaw punts 50 yards to MEM 8 Center-C.Walls. S.Smith returned punt from the MEM 8. S.Smith ran out of bounds.
MEM
Tigers
- Punt (7 plays, 42 yards, 4:02 poss)
Result
Play
+10 YD
1 & 10 - MEMP 8
(4:29 - 1st) F.Peasant rushed for 10 yards. Tackled by D.Lafayette; K.Levine at MEM 18.
+11 YD
1 & 10 - MEMP 18
(3:56 - 1st) F.Peasant rushed for 11 yards. Tackled by D.Lafayette; J.Powe at MEM 29.
+4 YD
1 & 10 - MEMP 29
(3:23 - 1st) F.Peasant rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by D.Lafayette; J.Stringer at MEM 33.
+24 YD
2 & 6 - MEMP 33
(2:46 - 1st) B.Lewis pass complete. Catch made by C.Braham for 24 yards. Pushed out of bounds by R.Carter at TROY 43.
Penalty
1 & 10 - TROY 43
(2:11 - 1st) B.Lewis pass complete. Catch made by S.Smith for yards. Pushed out of bounds by R.Carter at TROY 33. PENALTY on MEM-C.Ross Offensive Holding 10 yards accepted. No Play.
-4 YD
1 & 20 - MEMP 47
(2:00 - 1st) B.Lewis pass complete. Catch made by F.Peasant for -4 yards. Tackled by L.Hodge at MEM 43.
No Gain
2 & 24 - MEMP 43
(1:18 - 1st) B.Lewis steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for B.Anderson.
+7 YD
3 & 24 - MEMP 43
(1:11 - 1st) S.Smith rushed for 7 yards. Tackled by E.Davis at MEM 50.
Punt
4 & 17 - MEMP 50
(0:33 - 1st) L.Carrigan punts 40 yards to TROY 10 Center-J.Zarut. Fair catch by P.Higgins.
TROY
Trojans
- Punt (6 plays, 32 yards, 2:34 poss)
Result
Play
+15 YD
1 & 10 - TROY 10
(0:27 - 1st) J.Lovett rushed for 15 yards. Tackled by J.Denis; D.Watts at TROY 25.
Penalty
1 & 10 - TROY 25
(15:00 - 2nd) T.Kilcrease steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for R.Mothershed. PENALTY on MEM-M.Cole Defensive Holding 10 yards accepted. No Play.
No Gain
1 & 10 - TROY 35
(14:58 - 2nd) T.Kilcrease steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for P.Higgins.
+12 YD
2 & 10 - TROY 35
(14:53 - 2nd) T.Kilcrease pass complete. Catch made by R.Mothershed for 12 yards. Tackled by K.Wilson; J.Denis at TROY 47.
(13:49 - 2nd) T.Kilcrease scrambles for 0 yards. T.Kilcrease ran out of bounds.
No Gain
2 & 15 - TROY 42
(13:36 - 2nd) T.Kilcrease steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for D.Epps.
No Gain
3 & 15 - TROY 42
(13:08 - 2nd) T.Kilcrease steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for D.Epps.
Punt
4 & 15 - TROY 42
(13:04 - 2nd) E.Crenshaw punts 48 yards to MEM 10 Center-C.Walls. S.Smith returned punt from the MEM 10. S.Smith ran out of bounds.
MEM
Tigers
- Fumble (3 plays, -3 yards, 0:51 poss)
Result
Play
No Gain
1 & 10 - MEMP 18
(12:53 - 2nd) B.Lewis steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for S.Smith.
+3 YD
2 & 10 - MEMP 18
(12:49 - 2nd) S.Smith rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by J.White; J.Peterson at MEM 21.
Sack
3 & 7 - MEMP 21
(12:13 - 2nd) B.Lewis steps back to pass. Sacked at MEM 15 for -6 yards (D.Smith). B.Lewis FUMBLES forced by D.Smith. Fumble RECOVERED by TROY-T.Robbins at MEM 15. TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact and the play was upheld.
MEM
Tigers
- Touchdown (7 plays, 75 yards, 3:41 poss)
Result
Play
PAT Good
(12:02 - 2nd) S.Renfroe extra point is good.
Kickoff
(12:02 - 2nd) P.McAteer kicks 65 yards from TROY 35 to the MEM End Zone. Fair catch by J.Thompson.
+5 YD
1 & 10 - MEMP 25
(12:02 - 2nd) B.Lewis rushed for 5 yards. Tackled by J.White at MEM 30.
+6 YD
2 & 5 - MEMP 30
(11:31 - 2nd) B.Lewis pass complete. Catch made by B.Kluse for 6 yards. Tackled by J.White at MEM 36.
-1 YD
1 & 10 - MEMP 36
(11:04 - 2nd) S.Smith rushed for -1 yards. Tackled by J.Peterson at MEM 35.
+40 YD
2 & 11 - MEMP 35
(10:30 - 2nd) B.Lewis pass complete. Catch made by J.Thompson for 40 yards. Tackled by J.Lott at TROY 25.
+8 YD
1 & 10 - TROY 25
(10:02 - 2nd) B.Lewis rushed for 8 yards. Tackled by J.Stringer at TROY 17.
+4 YD
2 & 2 - TROY 17
(9:33 - 2nd) B.Lewis rushed for 4 yards. B.Lewis ran out of bounds.
(8:27 - 2nd) B.Lewis pass complete. Catch made by B.Kluse for 18 yards. TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion and the play was upheld.
PAT Good
(8:21 - 2nd) G.Spetic extra point is good.
TROY
Trojans
- Punt (3 plays, 2 yards, 0:54 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(8:21 - 2nd) G.Spetic kicks 65 yards from MEM 35 to the TROY End Zone. Touchback.
+2 YD
1 & 10 - TROY 25
(8:21 - 2nd) T.Meadows rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by W.Whitlow; O.Cooper at TROY 27.
No Gain
2 & 8 - TROY 27
(7:44 - 2nd) T.Kilcrease steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for T.Swartz.
No Gain
3 & 8 - TROY 27
(7:40 - 2nd) T.Kilcrease steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for T.Taylor.
Punt
4 & 8 - TROY 27
(7:35 - 2nd) E.Crenshaw punts 40 yards to MEM 33 Center-C.Walls. Out of bounds.
MEM
Tigers
- Punt (6 plays, 17 yards, 3:28 poss)
Result
Play
+4 YD
1 & 10 - MEMP 33
(7:27 - 2nd) S.Smith rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by T.Thompson; J.White at MEM 37.
+5 YD
2 & 6 - MEMP 37
(6:53 - 2nd) B.Lewis pass complete. Catch made by S.Smith for 5 yards. Tackled by J.Powe at MEM 42.
+4 YD
3 & 1 - MEMP 42
(6:12 - 2nd) M.Bodiford rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by D.Lafayette at MEM 46.
+1 YD
1 & 10 - MEMP 46
(5:38 - 2nd) M.Bodiford rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by J.Williams at MEM 47.
(4:53 - 2nd) B.Lewis rushed for 8 yards. Tackled by D.Smith; J.Stringer at MEM 50.
No Gain
3 & 6 - MEMP 50
(4:11 - 2nd) B.Lewis steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for B.Anderson.
Punt
4 & 6 - MEMP 50
(4:06 - 2nd) L.Carrigan punts 39 yards to TROY 11 Center-J.Zarut. Fair catch by P.Higgins.
TROY
Trojans
- Punt (3 plays, -6 yards, 2:04 poss)
Result
Play
+1 YD
1 & 10 - TROY 11
(3:59 - 2nd) T.Meadows rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by J.Bell; D.Watts at TROY 12.
+2 YD
2 & 9 - TROY 12
(3:18 - 2nd) J.Lovett rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by D.Ward; C.Law at TROY 14.
No Gain
3 & 7 - TROY 14
(2:41 - 2nd) T.Kilcrease steps back to pass. Sacked at TROY 5 for -9 yards (S.Brumfield; W.Whitlow).
Punt
4 & 16 - TROY 5
(2:00 - 2nd) E.Crenshaw punts 45 yards to MEM 50 Center-C.Walls. Fair catch by S.Smith.
MEM
Tigers
- Touchdown (1 plays, 50 yards, 0:10 poss)
Result
Play
+50 YD
1 & 10 - MEMP 50
(1:55 - 2nd) S.Smith rushed for 50 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
PAT Good
(1:45 - 2nd) G.Spetic extra point is good.
TROY
Trojans
- Punt (6 plays, 9 yards, 1:41 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(1:45 - 2nd) G.Spetic kicks 65 yards from MEM 35 to the TROY End Zone. Touchback.
No Gain
1 & 10 - TROY 25
(1:45 - 2nd) T.Kilcrease steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for P.Higgins.
+8 YD
2 & 10 - TROY 25
(1:40 - 2nd) J.Lovett rushed for 8 yards. Tackled by D.Watts at TROY 33.
+6 YD
3 & 2 - TROY 33
(1:13 - 2nd) T.Kilcrease rushed for 6 yards. Tackled by C.Law at TROY 39.
No Gain
1 & 10 - TROY 39
(0:51 - 2nd) T.Kilcrease steps back to pass. Sacked at TROY 30 for -9 yards (W.Whitlow; D.Mathena).
No Gain
2 & 19 - TROY 30
(0:28 - 2nd) T.Kilcrease steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for P.Higgins.
+4 YD
3 & 19 - TROY 30
(0:22 - 2nd) J.Lovett rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by J.Bell; O.Cooper at TROY 34.
Punt
4 & 15 - TROY 34
(0:16 - 2nd) E.Crenshaw punts 52 yards to MEM 14 Center-C.Walls. Downed by P.Higgins.
MEM
Tigers
- End of Half (1 plays, 6 yards, 0:04 poss)
Result
Play
+6 YD
1 & 10 - MEMP 14
(0:04 - 2nd) S.Smith rushed for 6 yards. Tackled by J.Stringer at MEM 20.
TROY
Trojans
- Punt (4 plays, 15 yards, 1:47 poss)
Result
Play
Kickoff
(15:00 - 3rd) G.Spetic kicks 65 yards from MEM 35 to the TROY End Zone. Touchback.
+5 YD
1 & 10 - TROY 25
(15:00 - 3rd) T.Kilcrease pass complete. Catch made by R.Mothershed for 5 yards. Pushed out of bounds by D.Watts at TROY 30.
Penalty
2 & 5 - TROY 30
(14:18 - 3rd) T.Kilcrease steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for P.Higgins. PENALTY on MEM-J.Jordan Defensive Pass Interference 15 yards accepted. No Play.
-5 YD
1 & 10 - TROY 45
(14:10 - 3rd) T.Kilcrease pass complete. Catch made by P.Higgins for -5 yards. Tackled by D.Watts at TROY 40.
No Gain
2 & 15 - TROY 40
(13:32 - 3rd) T.Kilcrease steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for P.Higgins.
No Gain
3 & 15 - TROY 40
(13:26 - 3rd) T.Kilcrease steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for R.Thomas.
Punt
4 & 15 - TROY 40
(13:21 - 3rd) E.Crenshaw punts 45 yards to MEM 15 Center-C.Walls. Fair catch by S.Smith.
MEM
Tigers
- Punt (9 plays, 28 yards, 4:30 poss)
Result
Play
-2 YD
1 & 10 - MEMP 15
(13:13 - 3rd) B.Lewis pass complete. Catch made by J.Hawkins for -2 yards. Tackled by K.Levine at MEM 13.
+9 YD
2 & 12 - MEMP 13
(12:35 - 3rd) B.Lewis pass complete. Catch made by C.Ross for 9 yards. Tackled by D.Daniel-Sisavanh; T.Thompson at MEM 22.
+7 YD
3 & 3 - MEMP 22
(12:05 - 3rd) B.Lewis scrambles for 7 yards. Tackled by D.Jackson at MEM 29.
+1 YD
1 & 10 - MEMP 29
(11:25 - 3rd) S.Smith rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by J.Paramore at MEM 30.
+2 YD
2 & 9 - MEMP 30
(10:44 - 3rd) B.Lewis pass complete. Catch made by S.Smith for 2 yards. Tackled by K.Levine; J.Stringer at MEM 32.
+9 YD
3 & 7 - MEMP 32
(10:11 - 3rd) B.Lewis pass complete. Catch made by C.Braham for 9 yards. C.Braham ran out of bounds.
+2 YD
1 & 10 - MEMP 41
(9:45 - 3rd) S.Smith rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by J.Fils-Aime; J.Stringer at MEM 43.
No Gain
2 & 8 - MEMP 43
(9:03 - 3rd) B.Lewis steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for G.Caldwell.
No Gain
3 & 8 - MEMP 43
(8:56 - 3rd) B.Lewis steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for C.Braham.
Punt
4 & 8 - MEMP 43
(8:52 - 3rd) L.Carrigan punts 45 yards to TROY 12 Center-J.Zarut. Fair catch by P.Higgins.
TROY
Trojans
- Punt (3 plays, 3 yards, 0:52 poss)
Result
Play
+3 YD
1 & 10 - TROY 12
(8:43 - 3rd) T.Meadows rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by J.Denis at TROY 15.
No Gain
2 & 7 - TROY 15
(8:14 - 3rd) T.Kilcrease steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for E.Conner.
No Gain
3 & 7 - TROY 15
(8:09 - 3rd) T.Kilcrease steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for R.Thomas.
Punt
4 & 7 - TROY 15
(8:04 - 3rd) E.Crenshaw punts 50 yards to MEM 35 Center-C.Walls. S.Smith returned punt from the MEM 35. Pushed out of bounds by A.Walters at MEM 39.
MEM
Tigers
- Punt (5 plays, 17 yards, 2:52 poss)
Result
Play
+7 YD
1 & 10 - MEMP 39
(7:51 - 3rd) K.Spain rushed for 7 yards. Tackled by D.Lafayette; J.Paramore at MEM 46.
+4 YD
2 & 3 - MEMP 46
(7:23 - 3rd) F.Peasant rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by K.Curry at MEM 50.
(1:43 - 4th) T.Kilcrease pass complete. Catch made by R.Mothershed for 5 yards. Tackled by J.Denis at MEM 43.
No Gain
2 & 10 - MEMP 43
(1:19 - 4th) T.Kilcrease steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for R.Mothershed.
+10 YD
3 & 10 - MEMP 43
(1:13 - 4th) T.Kilcrease pass complete. Catch made by R.Mothershed for 10 yards. Tackled by J.Denis at MEM 33.
Penalty
1 & 10 - MEMP 33
(0:51 - 4th) T.Kilcrease steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for E.Conner. PENALTY on MEM-J.Jordan Defensive Pass Interference 15 yards accepted. No Play.
+13 YD
1 & 10 - MEMP 18
(0:44 - 4th) T.Kilcrease pass complete. Catch made by J.Worley for 13 yards. Tackled by MEM at MEM 5.
No Gain
1 & Goal - MEMP 5
(0:31 - 4th) T.Kilcrease steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for P.Higgins.
Int
2 & 5 - MEMP 5
(0:28 - 4th) T.Kilcrease pass INTERCEPTED at MEM 10. Intercepted by J.Bell at MEM 10. Tackled by TROY at MEM 9.