Troy Trojans Football

Troy Trojans Football

2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
202.6 PYPG
147.9 RYPG
22.4 PPG
350.4 TotY/G

Team Information

Ground Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium
City Troy, Alabama
Conference Sun Belt, West Division
Nickname Trojans

2024 Regular Season Leaders

All Stats
Passing Yards
M Caldwell
903
543
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
784
235
235
195

Troy Trojans Football News

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About Troy Trojans Football

As a formidable force in NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) competitions, Troy University's football program has left an indelible mark since its inception in 2001. Joining the Sun Belt Conference in 2004, the Trojans have showcased their prowess on the gridiron, securing an impressive tally of 23 conference championships, including eight within the Sun Belt Conference. Home games are played at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, Alabama.

Name of TeamTroy Trojans
First season1909
Athletic directorBrent Jones
Head coachGerad Parker
StadiumVeterans Memorial Stadium (capacity: 30,470)
LocationTroy, Alabama
ConferenceSun Belt Conference
DivisionWest
Field surfaceProGrass
Conference titles23
Division titles3
Fight songN/A
MascotN/A
RivalsSouth Alabama (rivalry), Middle Tennessee (rivalry), UAB, Southern Miss
Consensus All-AmericansN/A

Troy Trojans Football Introduction

The history of Troy University's football program traces back to 1946, although its early years were marked by challenges and interruptions. Between 1909 and 1942, events like World War I and economic downturns, such as the Wall Street Crash of 1929, disrupted consistent play. Despite these hurdles, the program persisted, demonstrating resilience and determination.

Throughout its history, Troy football has experienced various conference affiliations. It began as an independent team from 1909 to 1937, then joined the Alabama Intercollege Conference, followed by the Alabama College Conference and later the Gulf South Conference. The team also had stints in the Southland Conference before settling in the Sun Belt Conference in 2004, where it remains today.

Troy Trojans Football History

The football legacy at Troy University traces back to 1909, although continuous play began in 1946. In the beginning, there were occasional breaks, especially from 1913 to 1920, because not many people were participating and also because of World War I.

Coach George Penton guided the Trojans to an undefeated season in 1911, boasting a 3–0 record. Albert Elmore, from 1931 to 1937, introduced changes, including adopting the name "Red Wave," culminating in five winning seasons out of seven.

Fred McCollum, leading from 1947 to 1950, achieved back-to-back six-win seasons. William Clipson, head coach from 1955 to 1965, struggled with a mostly losing record, punctuated by a lone winning season in 1964.

The Billy Atkins era (1966–1971) marked a resurgence, including an NAIA National Championship win in 1968. Tom Jones (1972–1973) and Byrd Whigham (1974–1975) followed with moderate success.

Charlie Bradshaw's tenure (1976–1982) witnessed highs, including a conference championship, but concluded with declining performance. Chan Gailey (1983–1984) secured a Division II championship in 1984 before departing for the NFL.

Rick Rhoades (1985–1987) and Robert Maddox (1988–1990) experienced mixed results, with Maddox resigning after a modest improvement in the 1990 season.

Troy Trojans Football Coach

Gerad Michael Parker, born on January 4, 1981, is an American college football coach and former player. He assumed the position of head football coach at Troy University on December 18, 2023. Prior to his role at Troy, Parker served as the offensive coordinator and tight ends coach at the University of Notre Dame, as well as the offensive coordinator at West Virginia University.

Parker's football career includes playing as a wide receiver at the University of Kentucky from 2000 to 2004, under head coaches Hal Mumme, Guy Morriss, and Rich Brooks. Notably, he also filled the role of interim head coach at Purdue University for six games in 2016. With his experience both on the field and in coaching positions, Parker brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Troy Trojans football program.

Here is a table listing all the head coaches and the duration they served as head coach:

CoachTenure
Gerad Parker2023–present
Jon Sumrall2022–2023
Chip Lindsey2019–2021
Neal Brown2015–2018
Larry Blakeney1990–2014
Robert Maddox1988–1990
Rick Rhoades1985–1987
Chan Gailey1983–1984
Charlie Bradshaw1976–1982
Byrd Whigham1974–1975
Tom Jones1972–1973
Billy Atkins1966–1971
William Clipson1955–1965
Jim Grantham1951–1954
Fred McCollum1947–1950
Albert Choate1938–1942
Albert Elmore1931–1937
Gladwin Gaumer1927–1928
Otis Bynum1925–1926
Ross V. Ford1924
J. W. Campbell1921–1923
George Penton1911–1912
Dan Herren1910
Virgil McKinley1909

Troy Trojans Football Stadium: Veterans Memorial Stadium

Veterans Memorial Stadium at Larry Blakeney Field, located in Troy, Alabama, is a symbol of American football's history and tradition. Originally constructed in 1950, the stadium has continually evolved to meet the needs of its patrons. Over time, expansions and renovations have increased its seating capacity to 30,470, offering plenty of space for fans to cheer on the Troy University Trojans.

In 1998, a significant renovation added a spacious upper deck, financed in part by a generous contribution from Richard M. Scrushy, founder of HealthSouth—however, subsequent events led to the removal of Scrushy's name from the field. Further enhancements in 2003 reshaped the stadium into a flattened "U" shape, accompanied by the installation of a synthetic turf system.

Subsequent upgrades, including the addition of LED video boards and ribbon boards in 2014, have enhanced the stadium's atmosphere. The recent construction of the $24-million North End zone Facility in 2017 further modernized the venue, ensuring an enjoyable experience for all attendees. Throughout its history, Veterans Memorial Stadium remains a cherished landmark, paying tribute to both the sacrifices of World War II and the triumphs of Trojan football.

Troy Trojans Football Rivals

South Alabama

Troy maintains a fierce intra-conference rivalry with South Alabama, known as the Battle for the Belt. This annual clash began in 2012 and has persisted every year since. Both schools have competed in the Sun Belt's West Division since 2022. Currently, Troy leads the series 8–3.

UAB

Troy and UAB have a competitive history, having faced each other 12 times. Their encounters were consistent until UAB's football program halted in 2014, only to be later revived. Scheduled to reignite in 2028, this rivalry holds significance for both teams. As of now, Troy holds a series lead of 7–5.

Tennessee

The Battle for the Palladium represents the rivalry between Troy and Middle Tennessee. Originating in 1936, it wasn't until 2003 that the annual tradition commenced, with both teams competing for the Palladium Trophy. Though the rivalry lapsed after Middle Tennessee's shift to Conference USA in 2013, a temporary resurgence occurred in 2020 due to pandemic-related scheduling adjustments.

Troy Trojans Football Record and stats

  • 1968: Won NAIA National Championship against Texas A&I (now Texas A&M-Kingsville)

  • 1984: Won first Division II National Championship by defeating North Dakota State

  • 1987: Won second Division II National Championship by defeating Portland State

  • They have won a total of 23 conference championships, 17 outright wins and 6 shared titles

  • Since the start of divisional play in the Sun Belt Conference in 2018, Troy has won 2 East Division championships

Conference championships

SeasonConferenceCoachOverall RecordConference Record
1939Alabama Intercollegiate ConferenceAlbert Choate7–44–0
1941Alabama Intercollegiate ConferenceAlbert Choate5–43–0
1942Alabama Intercollegiate ConferenceAlbert Choate4–32–0
1967Alabama Collegiate ConferenceBilly Atkins8–23–0
1968Alabama Collegiate ConferenceBilly Atkins11–13–0
1969Alabama Collegiate ConferenceBilly Atkins8–1–13–0
1971†Gulf South ConferenceBilly Atkins6–35–1
1973Gulf South ConferenceTom Jones7–2–16–2
1976Gulf South ConferenceCharlie Bradshaw8–1–17–1
1984Gulf South ConferenceChan Gailey12–17–1
1986Gulf South ConferenceRick Rhoades10–28–0
1987Gulf South ConferenceRick Rhoades12–1–18–0
1996Southland ConferenceLarry Blakeney12–25–1
1999†Southland ConferenceLarry Blakeney11–26–1
2000Southland ConferenceLarry Blakeney10–27–0
2006†Sun Belt ConferenceLarry Blakeney8–56–1
2007†Sun Belt ConferenceLarry Blakeney8–46–1
2008Sun Belt ConferenceLarry Blakeney8–56–1
2009Sun Belt ConferenceLarry Blakeney9–48–0
2010†Sun Belt ConferenceLarry Blakeney8–56–2
2017†Sun Belt ConferenceNeal Brown11–27–1
2022Sun Belt ConferenceJon Sumrall12–27–1
2023Sun Belt ConferenceJon Sumrall11–27–1

Division championships

YearDivisionCoachOverall RecordConference RecordOpponentCG Result
2018†Sun Belt EastNeal Brown10–37–1N/A lost tiebreaker to Appalachian State
2022Sun Belt WestJon Sumrall12–27–1Coastal CarolinaW 45–26
2023Sun Belt WestJon Sumrall11–27–1Appalachian StateW 49–23

Troy Trojans Football Roster

On the offensive side, players include:

PLAYERPOS
Goose CrowderQB
Jameson HolcombQB
Tucker KilcreaseQB
JD SherrodQB
Gunnar WatsonQB
DeWhitt Betterson Jr.RB
Jordon IngramRB
Jordan LovettRB
Asa MartinRB
Tae MeadowsRB
Christian NunneryRB
Damien TaylorRB
Cameron TorresRB
Kimani VidalRB
Jarris WilliamsRB
Tyce KhatriFB
Jabre BarberWR
TJ BookerWR
Robert BruceWR
Caleb ChappelleWR
Rondell ColeWR
DJ EppsWR
Luke HarklessWR
Peyton HigginsWR
MJ JohnsonWR
Chris LewisWR
Robert MarshWR
Landon ParkerWR
Marcus RogersWR
Devonte RossWR
Deshon StoudemireWR
Jackson ThomasWR
Alex CashTE
Ethan ConnerTE
Brody DaltonTE
Deyunkrea LewisTE
Clayton OllendieckTE
Jackson WorleyTE
Blake AustinOL
Tyler BellOL
Grant BettsOL
Carson BurtOL
Tyler CappiOL
Jeremiah FrazierOL
Kyler GibsonOL
Billy GilmoreOL
Derrick GrahamOL
Obatara JacksonOL
Derrick KeithOL
Daniel KingOL
Tavon MatthewsOL
Noah MercerOL
Elijah PhilippeOL
Elijah PratherOL
Eli RussOL
Colby SmithOL
Boaz StanleyOL
Kobe WilliamsOL

On the defensive, notable players include:

PLAYERPOS
Deshaun BatisteDE
Raymond CuttsDE
Zach EdwardsDE
T.J. JacksonDE
Luis MedinaDE
Ty'Quarius PerryDE
Fabian RogoschDE
Javon SolomonDE
Noah WrightDE
Jamarcus ChatmanDT
Buddha JonesDT
Jaden PalmsDT
Julian PetersonDT
AJ PierceDT
Kenny ReedyDT
Jackson SteinDT
Anthony ButlerLB
Keyshawn CampbellLB
Steven CattledgeLB
Luke HodgeLB
Richard JibunorLB
Phillip LeeLB
Blake MatthewsLB
Jayden McDonaldLB
Malaki PeguesLB
Caleb RansawLB
Chris RodgersLB
Eric ShawLB
Riley SlaughterLB
Darrell StarlingLB
Jordan StringerLB
Terry ThomasLB
TJ ThompsonLB
AZ WilliamsLB
Don CallisCB
O'shai FletcherCB
Nic FloydCB
LJ GreenCB
Tye PounceyCB
Tim RobersonCB
Reddy StewardCB
AJ SwansonCB
Tavares Williams Jr.CB
Damaje YanceyCB
Tyre YoungCB
Reggie BracyS
KC BradfordS
John ButlerS
Carloss CrawfordS
Irshaad DavisS
Dasheen JacksonS
Dorion JacksonS
LaBarryon MooreS
Dell PettusS
Justin PoweS
Keyshawn SwansonS
Jack TchienchouS

Troy Trojans Football Schedule

Troy Trojans 2024 Regular season matchups are as follows:

DATEOPPONENT
Sat, Aug 31Nevada
Sat, Sep 7Memphis
Sat, Sep 14Iowa
Sat, Sep 21Florida A&M
Sat, Sep 28UL Monroe
Thu, Oct 3Texas State
Tue, Oct 15South Alabama
Sat, Oct 26Arkansas State
Sat, Nov 2Coastal Carolina
Sat, Nov 16Georgia Southern
Sat, Nov 23Louisiana
Sat, Nov 30Southern Miss

FAQ's On Troy Trojans Football

A. The Troy Trojans football program was established in 2001, competing at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level.

A. Troy University's football program has secured an impressive total of 23 conference championships, including eight within the Sun Belt Conference.

A. Gerad Parker currently serves as the head coach of the Troy Trojans football team, leading the team with pride and determination.

A. The Troy Trojans play their home games at Veterans Memorial Stadium, located in Troy, Alabama, with a seating capacity of 30,470.

A. The Troy Trojans football team competes in the West Division of the Sun Belt Conference at the NCAA Division I FBS level.