11/2/2026 3:00:00 PM | Football
Kicker scores 13 points against App State
NEW ORLEANS - Georgia Southern kicker Trpp Bryant was honored by the Sun Belt Conference on Monday for his play against App State. It marks the second straight award for the second-year South Carolina native.
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Offensive Player of the Week - Steven Robinson, Southern Miss
Steven Robinson recorded his second 100-yard rushing game in a row and third this season as he raced for a game- and season-high 151 yards on 21 carries. His 33-yard rushing score in the second quarter opened the scoring for the Golden Eagles and was his longest TD run of the year to give him nine rushing scores. Robinson added his longest rush in 2026 of 42 yards early in the third quarter to setup the Golden Eagles first score of the second half. He averaged 7.2 yards per rush, and along with Jamarice Wilder, helped provide double 100-yard rushing performances for the second-straight game, which is the first time that has happened since 2016. Because of his exploits, it enabled Southern Miss to rush for over 200 yards for the first time in consecutive games since they did it three-straight times in 2023.
Defensive Player of the Week - Justin Powe, Troy
• Justin Powe is just the fifth player since at least 1995 with three interceptions, seven tackles, two pass break ups and an interception return for a touchdown ... first since 2017.
• Justin Powe tied the Troy school record with three interceptions, including one he returned 37 yards for a touchdown. He is the first Trojan since Montres Kitchens (Nov. 15, 2014, at Idaho) to intercept three passes in a game.
• Justin Powe is the first player since Louisiana Tech's Amik Robertson (Oct. 19, 2019) to have three interceptions and two pass break ups in a game. He is the first player since App State's Tae Hayes (Oct. 7, 2017) to have three interceptions, two pass break ups and a touchdown.
• Justin Powe was responsible for the pass break up on the Hail Mary in the end zone at the end of regulation; the JMU player had the ball before Powe disrupted the pass, sending it to overtime
• Justin Powe intercepted his first pass of the season and fourth of his career it the second quarter; it's his first interception since Oct. 26, 2025, vs. Louisiana.
• Justin Powe intercepted the second play of the second half and returned it 37 yards for a touchdown. It marks Powe's first game with multiple interceptions.
• Justin Powe's interception return for a touchdown was Troy's first of the season and 20th since 2020; Troy's 20 defensive TDs since 2020 are the fourth most in the country.
• Justin Powe is just the fifth player since at least 1995 with three interceptions, seven tackles, two pass break ups and an interception return for a touchdown ... first since 2017.
• Justin Powe tied the Troy school record with three interceptions, including one he returned 37 yards for a touchdown. He is the first Trojan since Montres Kitchens (Nov. 15, 2014, at Idaho) to intercept three passes in a game.
• Justin Powe is the first player since Louisiana Tech's Amik Robertson (Oct. 19, 2019) to have three interceptions and two pass break ups in a game. He is the first player since App State's Tae Hayes (Oct. 7, 2017) to have three interceptions, two pass break ups and a touchdown.
• Justin Powe was responsible for the pass break up on the Hail Mary in the end zone at the end of regulation; the JMU player had the ball before Powe disrupted the pass, sending it to overtime
• Justin Powe intercepted his first pass of the season and fourth of his career it the second quarter; it's his first interception since Oct. 26, 2025, vs. Louisiana.
• Justin Powe intercepted the second play of the second half and returned it 37 yards for a touchdown. It marks Powe's first game with multiple interceptions.
• Justin Powe's interception return for a touchdown was Troy's first of the season and 20th since 2020; Troy's 20 defensive TDs since 2020 are the fourth most in the country.
Special Teams Player of the Week - Tripp Bryant, Georgia Southern
Second-year kicker Tripp Bryant continued his hot streak, scoring 13 points to help lead Georgia Southern to a 19-3 victory over App State. Bryant nailed all four field goals, including a career-long 48-yarder into the wind in the fourth quarter, and also made his lone PAT attempt. His field goals were from 25, 35, 34 and 48 yards, respectively.
Georgia Southern hosts Marshall on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
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Second-year kicker Tripp Bryant continued his hot streak, scoring 13 points to help lead Georgia Southern to a 19-3 victory over App State. Bryant nailed all four field goals, including a career-long 48-yarder into the wind in the fourth quarter, and also made his lone PAT attempt. His field goals were from 25, 35, 34 and 48 yards, respectively.
Georgia Southern hosts Marshall on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
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