South Alabama running back Tyreis Thomas (9) runs for a short gain as Mississippi State defensive lineman Nelson Adams (94) close in during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
• Date: Oct. 20
• Where: Mobile
• What went down: Brandon Silvers threw for a career-high 395 yards and Troy scored the final 18 points to win.
• The big number: 585. South Alabama surrendered 585 yards of total offense in the loss, the most all season.
