1996 Troy State Trojans football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1996 Troy State Trojans football Southland Football League Southland 5 12–2 5–1 Larry Blakeney 6th Don Jacobs 6th Steve Davis 2nd 4–3 Veterans Memorial Stadium Southland champion NCAA Division I-AA Semifinal L 7–70 at Montana The 1996 Troy State Trojans football team represented Troy State University—now known as Troy University—as a member of the Southland Football League during the 1996 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by sixth-year head coach Larry Blakeney, the Trojans compiled an overall record of 12–2 with a mark of 5–1 in conference play, winning the Southland title. For the fourth consecutive season, Troy State advanced to the NCAA Division I-AA Football Championship playoffs, where the Trojans beat Florida A&M in the first round and Murray State in the quarterfinals before losing to Montana in the semifinals. They Trojans finished the season ranked No. 5 in the Sports Network poll.NCAA I-AA The Salina Journal Salina, Kansas November 26, 1993 B2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10646761/poll_1996_1126_i_aa/ Newspapers.com April 29, 2017 The team played home games at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, Alabama. Schedule 1996 NCAA Division I-AA The Sports Network August 31 w y y 10 Alcorn State Jack Spinks Stadium Lorman, MS 61–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-davis-leads-tr/130734659/ The Montgomery Advertiser Davis leads Troy to rout of Alcorn September 1, 1996 August 27, 2023 Newspapers.com September 7 w y y 8 1996 Eastern Kentucky Colonels Eastern Kentucky 10 Roy Kidd Stadium Richmond, KY 40–38 https://www.newspapers.com/article/messenger-inquirer-troy-state-defeats-ea/175426800/ Messenger-Inquirer Troy State defeats Eastern Kentucky September 8, 1996 June 27, 2025 Newspapers.com September 21 w 4 Nicholls State Veterans Memorial Stadium Troy, AL 37–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-dothan-eagle-trojans-deliver-blakene/175426900/ The Dothan Eagle Trojans deliver Blakeney perfect birthday gift September 22, 1996 June 27, 2025 Newspapers.com September 28 l y 3 Stephen F. Austin 7 Homer Bryce Stadium Nacogdoches, TX 10–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-mobile-register-troy-state-falls-to/175427002/ The Mobile Register Troy State falls to Austin September 29, 1996 June 27, 2025 Newspapers.com October 3 w y 9 Alabama State Veterans Memorial Stadium Troy, AL 37–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-troy-state-reb/129111855/ Troy State rebounds from loss The Montgomery Advertiser October 4, 1996 July 29, 2023 Newspapers.com October 12 w 8 McNeese State Veterans Memorial Stadium Troy, AL 16–12 9,500 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120234313/tsu-trojans-trick-their-way-to-victory/ The Montgomery Advertiser TSU Trojans trick their way to victory October 13, 1996 March 5, 2023 Newspapers.com October 19 w 6 Southwest Texas State Veterans Memorial Stadium Troy, AL 24–13 Troy State thumps Southwest Texas State https://www.newspapers.com/clip/97084614/troy-state-thumps-southwest-texas-state/ The Montgomery Advertiser October 20, 1996 March 6, 2022 Newspapers.com October 26 w y y 4 Jacksonville State Snow Stadium Jacksonville, AL rivalry 31–21 11,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-troy-rallies-to-knoc/175427140/ The Birmingham News Troy rallies to knock off Jax State October 27, 1996 June 27, 2025 Newspapers.com November 9 w y 5 Northwestern State 19 Harry Turpin Stadium Natchitoches, LA 26–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-davis-leads-troy-sta/175426102/ The Birmingham News Davis leads Troy State to 26–13 win November 10, 1996 June 27, 2025 Newspapers.com November 16 w y 5 Sam Houston State Elliot T. Bowers Stadium Huntsville, TX 35–14 5,014 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114812497/trojans-bomb-bearkats/ The Montgomery Advertiser Trojans bomb Bearkats November 17, 1996 December 18, 2022 Newspapers.com November 21 w y 5 Samford Veterans Memorial Stadium Troy, AL 50–10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-trojans-prepar/175427306/ The Montgomery Advertiser Trojans prepare for playoffs by routing Samford November 22, 1996 June 27, 2025 Newspapers.com November 30 w y 5 Florida A&M 12 Veterans Memorial Stadium Troy, AL NCAA Division I-AA First Round 29–25 10,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-dothan-eagle-trojans-avoid-being-bit/153164770/ The Dothan Eagle Trojans avoid being bitten by Rattlers December 1, 1996 August 12, 2024 Newspapers.com December 7 w y 5 Murray State 4 Veterans Memorial Stadium Troy, AL NCAA Division I-AA Quarterfinal 31–3 6,100 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-troy-states-defense/175427417/ The Courier-Journal Troy State's defense focuses on Cherry, stifles Racers 31–3 December 8, 1996 June 27, 2025 Newspapers.com December 14 l y y 5 Montana 2 Washington–Grizzly Stadium Missoula, MT NCAA Division I-AA Semifinal 7–70 18,367 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-mobile-register-grizzlies-maul-troy/175427510/ The Mobile Register Grizzlies maul Troy December 15, 1996 June 27, 2025 Newspapers.com References Troy State Category:Troy Trojans football seasons Category:Southland Conference football champion seasons Troy State Trojans football Troy State