No. 23 Troy rallies past No. 22 UTSA 18-12 in Cure Bowl
Troy quarterback Gunnar Watson (18) looks for a receiver as he is pressured by UTSA defensive lineman Joe Evans, front left, during the first half of the Cure Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/John Raoux]
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Gunnar Watson’s 12-yard scoring pass to RaJae’ Johnson in the third period put No. 23 Troy ahead to stay, and the Trojans forced five turnovers in an 18-12 come-from-behind win over No. 22 UTSA in the Duluth Trading Cure Bowl. Troy (12-2) closed out the season with 11 straight victories and set a school record for wins in a season. UTSA (11-3) outgained Troy 345-166 and led 12-0 in the first half, but turnovers proved to be the difference.
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Troy quarterback Gunnar Watson (18) releases the ball as he is hit by UTSA linebacker Trey Moore during the first half of the Cure Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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UTSA linebacker Jamal Ligon, top, breaks up a pass intended for Troy wide receiver Deshon Stoudemire (11) during the first half of the Cure Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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UTSA quarterback Frank Harris (0) runs for yardage past Troy safety Dell Pettus (31) during the first half of the Cure Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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