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FIU vs. Troy 2012 preview: Golden Panthers look for first Sun Belt victory

Florida International looks for their first victory in the Sun Belt Conference as they play against the Troy Trojans on Saturday.

Robert Mayer-US PRESSWIRE - Presswire

The Fla. International Golden Panthers (1-6 overall, 0-3 Sun Belt) are in search of their first conference victory of the season as they go up against the Troy Trojans (3-3, 2-2) on Saturday. The Panthers are coming off a 34-30 loss to the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders last week. In that game, quarterback Jake Medlock completed 24-of-38 passes for 380 yards and two touchdowns.

Running backs Darian Mallary and De'andre Jasper both ran for touchdowns in that game, but the defense could not hold onto a three-point lead with one minute left in the game and gave up a game-winning touchdown with 36 seconds remaining.

The Trojans on the other hand are coming off a 31-26 loss to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. In that game the Trojans had two quarterbacks combine for 16-of-28 passing for 254 yards and three touchdowns. However, on 40 total rushing attempts the team averaged only three yards per carry.

Date/Time: Saturday, Oct. 20, 1 p.m.
Location: Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium, Troy, Al.
TV/Radio: Comcast Sports South, Streaming on ESPN3.com.

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