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Hayden Wolfe's field goal in OT lifts Troy to 24-21 victory over James Madison

Hayden Wolfe kicked a 27-yard field goal in overtime and Troy rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat James Madison 24-21

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Rushes for TD in win Merriweather logged 15 carries for 72 yards and one touchdown and gathered in all two targets for 14 yards during Tuesday's 55-34 win over Southern Miss.

Impact Merriweather totalled the most carries for the Trojan offense on Thursday. Merriweather found the end zone from one-yard out in the fourth quarter and through five games, the running back has run for 281 yards and four touchdowns on 50 carries.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check vs. Mizzou Merriweather logged nine carries for 44 yards during Saturday's 27-17 defeat versus Missouri.

Impact Merriweather exploded in Week 2 against FCS Alcorn State, but the back came back down to earth in Week 3 against an SEC team. That's not to say he was completely silenced, but as the No. 3 back in this rotation behind Gavin Griffin and Jordan Lovett, it's going to be hard for Merriweather to produce on a consistent basis. Still, he figures to continue to receive touches in this offense.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Explosive in win Merriweather accrued 13 carries for 127 yards and three touchdowns and caught their only target for three yards during Saturday's 34-17 win against Alabama State.

Impact Merriweather couldn't be stopped on Saturday as the running back ran for three scores. Merriweather found the end zone on 69, six, and one-yard runs and now has 149 yards on 19 carries this season.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jaheim Merriweather runs for 3 touchdowns and Troy defeats Alabama State 34-17

Jaheim Merriweather ran for 127 yards and scored three times, leading Troy to a 34-17 victory over Alabama State

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Headed to transfer portal Merriweather is headed to the NCAA's transfer portal, per his X account.

Impact According to Merriweather, he has two years of collegiate eligibility remaining. The running back's 2025 season barely includes multiple carries, which may explain his portal-related entry.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE