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Over the last three games, Troy has a 14-3 sack advantage over its opponents ... in the first four games, opponents outsacked Troy 14-5 From 2005-21, Troy was 11-73 when trailing at the half and 5-52 when scoring less than 21 points ... under Jon Sumrall, Troy is 7-3 when trailing at the half and 5-3 when scoring less than 21 points Troy is 10-1 when Kimani Vidal rushes for 100plus yards and 21-3 when he rushes for 50-plus yards. The Trojans are 7-11 when Vidal rushes for fewer than 50 yards Troy has two of the nation’s top six active leaders in career sacks -- Richard Jibunor (2nd, 27) and Javon Solomon (6th, 23.0) Troy has topped the 500-yard mark of total offense three times this season; it is tied for the most since at least 2000 in program history through the first six games of the season

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Date .................................................... Nov. 2, 2023 Time ........................................................... 6:30 P.M. Location ................................................... Troy, Ala. Stadium ............... Veterans Memorial (30,000) Television .................................................... ESPN2 Talent ................................. Lowell Galindo (PxP) ......................... Tom Luginbill (Analyst) ......................... Lauren Sisler (Sideline) Radio ..................... Troy Sports Radio Network Talent ............................. Barry McKnight (PxP) .............................. Jerry Miller (Analyst) .................. Chris Blackshear (Sideline) ................. Junior Louissaint (Sideline)

TROY Record ................................................ 6-2, 3-1 SBC Last Game ..................................... at Texas State W, 31-13 Head Coach ...................................... Jon Sumrall Troy Record .......................... 18-4 (2nd Season) Overall Record .................... 18-4 (2nd Season) SOUTH ALABAMA Record ................................................ 4-4, 2-2 SBC Last Game .............................................. Louisiana L, 20-33 Head Coach ............................. Kane Wommack USA Record ........................ 19-14 (3rd Season) Overall Record .................. 19-14 (3rd Season)

SERIES HISTORY Overall ................................................................. 8-3 In Troy ............................................................... 3-2 Away / Neutral ............................................... 5-1 Jon Sumrall vs. USA ......................................... 1-0 Kane Wommack vs. Troy ................................ 0-2

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EMERGENCY INFORMATION If a situation arises which requires evacuation of Veterans Memorial Stadium, we request your cooperation and assistance to exit the facility in an orderly manner. Once an evacuation announcement has been given please proceed to the nearest stairway or exit. Outside the stadium follow the directions of the event staff and do not attempt to re-enter the stadium. In the case of an adverse weather situation 205 207 209 211 213 215 please seek immediate shelter.

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PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR Examples of prohibited behavior include, but are not limited to, throwing of objects of any kind; demonstrating unruly behavior; attempting to enter the field of play; engaging in behavior that endangers the safety of student-athletes, coaches, officials or other guests; removing stadium turf; and/or taunting public service officials. Consequences for guests exhibiting prohibited behavior include, but are not limited to, loss of ticket buying privileges, ejection from the stadium, and/or arrest.

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PASS OUTS Pass outs are not permitted at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Alcohol is sold within the venue. Only those who are of age and have proper identification are permitted to purchase alcohol. No outside alcohol is permitted. Beer will be available to purchase at five locations throughout Veterans Memorial Stadium (2 West Concourse, 2 North Plaza, 1 East Concourse).

RESTROOMS Restrooms are located on the East and West Concourse and the South end zone.

Upon providing proper identification at the point of sale, a band will be placed on the customer’s wrist, identifying that individual is of legal drinking age.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS Special announcements on the public address system are limited to medical and police emergencies. In addition, Veterans Memorial Stadium does not display birthday, anniversary or other personal messages on the scoreboard.

Customers are permitted to purchase no more than two beers at a time. Beer sales will be halted at the end of the third quarter.

TOBACCO Troy University is a tobacco free campus. This includes vaping.

Sodexo Food Services, law enforcement personnel, and game management officials reserve to the right to refuse the sale of alcohol to anyone.

GAME PROGRAM Troy’s GAMEDAY Program will be produced in a digital format only for the 2023 season; fans will be able to visit TroyTrojans.com/Program to view each week’s edition.

PLAYING FIELD Guests may not enter the playing field at any time; before, during or after the game. VIOLATORS WILL BE PROSECUTED.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS TODAY’S GAME

ALSO INSIDE

THE BREAKDOWN

STADIUM INFORMATION

STATISTICS

TROY UNIVERSITY

NUMERICAL ROSTERS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

DEPTH CHARTS

CHANCELLOR HAWKINS

OPPONENT INFO

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

TROY HEAD COACHES

ATHLETICS STAFF

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CHEERLEADERS

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TROY FOOTBALL JON SUMRALL

ASSISTANT COACHES

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FOOTBALL STAFF

TROJAN PLAYERS

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TROY IN BOWL GAMES

TROJANS IN THE NFL

TROY IN THE SUPER BOWL

FEATURES GUNNAR WATSON

FIGHT SONG / ALMA MATER

SUN BELT SCHEDULE

WINTER SCHEDULES

FALL SCHEDULES

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SOUND OF THE SOUTH

HALL OF FAME

RADIO NETWORK

TROJAN WARRIORS

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TROJAN WHEELS

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CLAYTON OLLENDIECK

MEN’S BASKETBALL

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CREDITS EXECUTIVE EDITORS: Adam Prendergast, Robert Stevens COVER DESIGN: Chloe Schobert INTERIOR GRAPHIC DESIGN: Hannah Keiser, Adam Prendergast, Chloe Schobert, Robert Stevens CONTRIBUTORS: Adam Prendergast, Robert Stevens, Catthew Catt, Troy University football staff PHOTOGRAPHY: Chip Dillard, Chris Davis, Lamar Higgins, Aliza Chambers, Joey Meredith, Mandy Atkins, Josh Thurston, NFL Troy Gameday is a production of Troy Sports Properties and Troy Athletics

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GUNNAR WATSON HUNGRY FOR MORE By: Chad Mays

A lot has happened with Troy football over the last six seasons. There’s been ups and downs and everything in between. But one thing that has remained consistent over that period is the man leading the charge for a team looking for back-to-back Sun Belt titles: starting quarterback Gunnar Watson. For the sixth-year quarterback from Butler, Ga., Watson has had an anything-but-easy road to get where he is now. His first two years were spent learning the system and growing as a quarterback. His first year as the starter came in the midst of a global pandemic, and then he took over in the middle of the 2021 season. Soon, he was learning a whole new system from an entirely new coaching staff. The road hasn’t been easy. Yet, Watson found a way to take it all in stride and become not only a better quarterback for it but a better teammate, man, and leader.

“Playing quarterback, you’ve got to be that guy,” Watson said. “I struggled with that early on in my career, but this staff has helped me grow into that role, and I think I kind of got a grasp of it now. I’m just trying to lead as best as possible and get those guys to follow me.”

In the 2022 season, Watson finally got his shot to be the guy and started 13 games for the Trojans en route to the Sun Belt Conference Championship and a victory in the Cure Bowl. It wasn’t always pretty for Watson and the Trojans, but the end was worth every bit of the long and grueling grind that comes with playing football.

“When we won, and everyone was on the field, and I was with my teammates, my friends and family, it was one of the best moments of my life,” Watson said. “I will never forget it, that’s for sure. The last year and a half have been a lot of fun.” One common thing when speaking to Watson is that getting him to talk about personal accolades is very hard. For him, It’s always about the team.

“That’s the thing about playing quarterback and trying to lead a team; you can’t be concerned with your personal goals,” Watson said. “If we win the game, I’m completely fine handing the ball to Kimani Vidal 30 times a game and letting him run for 250 yards. As long as we win, it does not matter to me.”

The 2023 Troy football team controls its destiny when it comes to fighting for a spot in the conference title game, and Watson says that’s indicative of the whole team buying into the idea that the name on the front of the jersey is more important than the one on the back of it.

“That’s the culture that coach Sumrall and his staff has built,” Watson said. “They were really on us, and I think we became better because of that. People always say our team has a lot of love for each other, and I think that’s the biggest thing.” Despite all the ups and downs over his tenure at Troy, the sixth-year quarterback wouldn’t trade this journey for anything. He came in with the goal to win a Sun Belt Championship, and now he’s hungry for more.

“I wanted to be the starting quarterback and win a championship,” Watson said. “I want to win another one. After you win the first, I wanted to win another one.”

When it’s all said and done for Watson at Troy, he hopes people remember him as someone willing to do anything to win games.

“I hope they say I was just a tough, tough, tough dude—someone who’s not going to back down from anything. A winner,” Watson said. These six years in Troy have been everything Watson hoped for and more. He committed to the Trojans during his junior year of high school and doesn’t regret the decision in the slightest, regardless of what he’s been through.

“I’m very glad I chose to come to Troy,” Watson said. “It’s definitely been the best six years of my life. I’ve met a lot of people, a lot of best friends that I’ll have my entire life. It’s been a fun ride for sure.”

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BUDDHA JONES BACK-TO-BACK HOMECOMINGS By: Jacob Stein

Stoudemire came to Troy out of Iowa Western Community College and has since seen action in more than 30 games and recorded more than 80 receptions for over 1,030 yards. That number will continue to grow as he steps into Veterans Memorial Stadium for his final true homecoming game.

“My time here has flown by,” Stoudemire said. “It really feels unbelievable that this is my last homecoming. It would mean a lot to me to leave the day with a win one last time.” So, what does he want from Trojan Nation as he gears up for this bittersweet moment? It’s as simple as this:

It is the best time of the year - alums, family and friends from far and wide come to town for the annual homecoming celebration. However, not every football player gets the unique opportunity to essentially have two homecomings in their final season. Last week, the Trojans traveled to Atlanta to take on Georgia State, coming away with a 28-7 victory. Troy made Center Parc Stadium feel like a home game with the families of 20 players from the Peach State in attendance, including Deshon Stoudemire.

“I had friends, a few aunts and cousins, family friends were all there,” Stoudemire said. “I even had some aunts and uncles fly in from Florida last week for the game. I had a lot of people in my corner for that game.”

“I want everyone to stand up and be loud for my last homecoming.”

The people Stoudemire says he plays for all in attendance. Just seven days later, he will again suit up in the cardinal and white. Despite now being more than 200 miles from home, there is no doubt that the same sea of supporters will be right back cheering on their beloved No. 11.

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The wide receiver shined, hauling five catches for 51 yards, with a sea of supporters in the stands. The senior hails from Stone Mountain, Ga., just 20.1 miles from Center Parc Stadium, to be exact.

“I am out there playing for my family,” Stoudemire said. “I have a “One thing I said last week was that big support system. I just feel like I have two than homecomings back-alumni and every timehave I step on the field, they For more a century, TROY friends helped provide opportunities and lessons to those following to-back,” Stoudemire said. “I are went arethat depending onknow me. It makes meanyone that TROY is a top-notch in their footsteps. Today, you a part of legacy. You better than home to Georgia last week when go hard every time I am out there. University guiding students to achievement; it’s an institution with a rich history of success. By investing in TROY, your we Georgia State, had Trojan They have Spirit season tickets – my giftplayed will inspire students toand find Itheir Warrior and do more than they ever thought possible. my whole family there supporting mom, dad, aunt and uncle come to me. It felt so goodYou to play in front every home game.” can begin your TROY legacy today by: of my family in Georgia. Then, · Donating to we TROY’s Annual Fund Campaign Stoudemire and the Trojans have homecoming· Creating here. I get or two donatingThis to aweekend, much-needed student scholarship return home for the annual homecoming homecomings my·final year.” academicgame, Supporting programs where they will take on Arkansas State · Supporting our fabulous athletic programs in hisTrojan final homecoming as a member of the While in Atlanta, Stoudemire had more family Troygift football team. · Establishing a planned and friends than he could possibly count Purchasing a Fraternity, Rosa Parks or Graduate Walk of Honor Brick – aunts, uncles, cousins,· family and family · Joining or renewing your Alumni Membership friends alike. · and more

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CLAYTON OLLENDIECK HERE ON A HUNCH By: Hanna Cooper

Oftentimes, student-athletes have to travel far and wide in pursuit of their dreams. They are tasked with learning to make a home away from home while holding onto the values and small pieces that are important to them from their true home. For senior tight end Clayton Ollendieck, that distance was more than 1,000 miles, and the decision to make the move to the Deep South happened uncharacteristically fast. Ollendieck spent the first two years of his career at Iowa Central Community College before getting the offer to head down south to Troy, Ala. The Trojans offered the Cresco, Iowa, native on a Monday in May. He committed on that Friday and made the drive down just a week after being offered. Ollendieck made the drive on a hunch that has proved to pay off.

“The coaching staff told me that Alabama is super similar; it is kind of like the Iowa of the South,” said Ollendieck. “It is very blue-collar. There were several new things. I went to the dining hall for the first time, and I didn’t know what grits were. As far as the people and the mentality, though, it is pretty similar. Troy has a small-town feel, and I am from a small town. It was a perfect fit. The coaches

and whole football team have really made it feel like home. The whole athletics department has really been helpful in feeling at home. I have done internships; the academic staff and everyone else involved are easy to talk to and make Troy comfortable.”

offense and defense in the same week because of the same game. That was really cool. It was kind of a Cinderella story.”

As Ollendieck has learned to adjust to the vastly different weather, the new foods, and the lack of snow, one piece of home remains with him – his connection with his younger brother, Garret.

“I talk to my brother all the time, almost every day,” Ollendieck said. “During the bye week, I was able to watch his game in person for the first time. It is nice to remember that you are not just a football player – you are a brother, a son. We talk about those things and help each other through the season.”

“My younger brother is a middle linebacker at Indiana State,” Ollendieck said. “We are 18 months apart and are dang near twins, honestly. He is my best friend. It was really nice having a younger brother that close in age. We were also competing, which was a lot of fun.” Indeed, the duo could not be more alike. Clayton is listed as 6-2 and 240 pounds, while Garret checks in at 6-2 and 230 pounds. Before Troy, the brothers played a season together at Iowa Central, where the uncanniness continued, proving even to play well simultaneously.

“We were at the same junior college for one season,” Ollendieck said. “We were both named the national player of the week for

Despite being more than 500 miles apart, the brother’s close bond has continued to give Clayton a piece of home that helps him every day of his journey down south.

Both brothers admit and often talk about how they wouldn’t be where they are without two vital people in their corner – their parents.

“My brother and I talk about the sacrifice our parents made for us,” Ollendieck said. “They pushed us and allowed us to dream big. Coming from a small town, they really let us follow our dreams and supported us every step of the way. I am very thankful for them. This what we always talked about doing – playing division I football – and we wouldn’t be here without them.”

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Founded in 1887 as a teachers’ college, Troy University continues to live up to its founding motto: “Educate the mind to think, the heart to feel and the body to act.” This student-centered philosophy has enabled Troy University to grow from a small teachers’ college to Alabama’s International University. TROY’s educational value has been recognized by national publications such as Forbes magazine, U.S. News and World Report and the Princeton Review. In 2023, TROY was named among the best colleges and universities in the Southern United States by the Princeton Review for the 19th straight year. Troy University’s recognition as a “best value” university has been enhanced in recent years with major capital improvements and new academic programs, including: • The launching in 2015 of the Ph.D. program in Sport Management. • The state’s first bachelor’s degree program aimed at increasing the number of interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired. • A renovated Barnes & Noble bookstore, including a Trojan Cafe, on the Montgomery campus • New construction for a center for research building in the area of polymers and polymer recycling •New construction for a health and science buidling • A newly updated admissions office to greet prospective students and their families in the Adams Administration building, complete with an entrance way along University Avenue and interactive video displays and entry screens. • A renovated food court area in the Trojan Student Center, including new dining options such as Einstein Bros. Bagels, Boar’s Head, Mein Bowl, Steak and Shake, Chickfil-a, Marble Slab Creamery, Great American Cookie and Marketplace. • Finished construction of new 78,000-square foot Trojan Fitness Center. But TROY hasn’t just made its mark in the U.S. With more than 20,000 students enrolled from across the globe, the University has become a truly international institution. TROY serves four campuses in Alabama—in Troy,

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Outside Alabama, the University maintains a presence globally and has eliminated the barriers of time and place through Troy Online. At the heart of that philosophy is an international focus that provides exposure to other cultures both here and abroad. TROY enrolls more than 1,000 international students from more than 76 countries, while at the same time providing opportunities for students to study abroad in Africa, Asia, Cuba, Europe and Central, South America and the Middle East.

The Davis Theater for Performing Arts, also on the Montgomery Campus, provides a venue for a variety of local and regional musical and cultural entertainment.

“What we’ve attempted to do at Troy University is to create an environment, a culture of caring, where our students can actually experience, get to know and live, work and learn with students from around the world,” Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., Chancellor, said. “That’s essential as they prepare to make a living and a life in today’s global marketplace.” Troy University is also home to the Center for International Business and Economic Development and the Manuel H. Johnson Center for Political Economy. TROY also led the way in the United States with its dual degree 1-2-1 program, a partnership with certain Chinese universities that allows Chinese students to start their degree program at home, transfer to TROY for two years and return to their home institutions to finish their degree. Students receive diplomas from both TROY and their home institutions at the completion of the program. TROY offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across five colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business, Communication and Fine Arts, Health and Human Services and Education. In addition, Troy University offers a Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree, which prepares its graduates for the most advanced level of nursing care, and the Ph.D. in Sport Management. Troy University offers a vast exposure to the historical and cultural arts. On the Montgomery Campus, students, faculty and the general public can visit the Rosa Parks Museum, which celebrates the legacy of the late Civil Rights leader whose refusal to give up her seat on a city bus to a white male led

On the Troy Campus, the Janice Hawkins Cultural Arts Park, named for the University’s First Lady, is home to an amphitheater, walking trails and a collection of outdoor sculpture, including 200 terracotta warriors by renowned sculptor Huo Bao Zhu. The park is also home to the International Arts Center, which includes the Huo Bao Zhu Gallery, the Fred Nall Museum, and Warriors Unearthed designed by Frank Marquette, an interpretive center explaining the significance and design of the terracotta warrior exhibit. The center is also home to studio and classroom space for the University’s Graphic Design program. TROY’s College of Communication and Fine Arts provides more than 200 public performances and artistic presentations each year, to an audience of more than 250,000 people. More than 20 percent of the students on the Troy Campus are involved in music study through the Sound of the South Marching Band, choral ensembles and private lessons. The Concert Chorale ensemble has performed at the historic Carnegie Hall and a group of music. This year, the theatre and dance students performed at the Danza in Arte a Pietrasanta Festival in Italy. Students on the Troy Campus looking to get involved in University life can choose from nearly 200 different campus service, religious and social organizations. Cocurricular organizations include the “South of the South” marching and concert bands, Collegiate Singers and Trojan Dance Repertory Ensemble. In addition, TROY offers a variety of activities to enhance the quality of student life on campus. Troy University has an active Greek Life, with 13 fraternities, 10 sororities and five music fraternities on its Troy Campus. A fraternity village consisting of seven two-story houses was opened in 2010. The Troy Campus has two active studentled publications, The Tropolitan and the Palladium. Also, the award-winning TROY TrojanVision broadcasts three live student produced newscasts daily.

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Earl Johnson

Allen E. Owen III

Cam Ward

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DR. JACK HAWKINS, JR. Troy University Chancellor

Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., a native of Mobile, Alabama, was named Chancellor of Troy University Sept. 1, 1989. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Montevallo and his doctorate from the University of Alabama. Dr. Hawkins is the longest- serving chief executive officer of a public university in the United States. Upon completion of his bachelor’s degree in 1967, Hawkins was commissioned a lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps and served as a platoon leader during the Vietnam War. For his combat duty, he received the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and a citation from the Korean Marine Corps. Hawkins has overseen an era of change and growth at TROY, as he led the merger of the worldwide Troy State University System into the unified Troy University, an initiative called “One Great University.” More than 375 million has been invested in capital improvements by the Hawkins Administration, including new academic buildings on all four of TROY’s Alabama campuses. Chancellor Hawkins served as the catalyst for the University’s evolution to an international institution, as TROY has attracted record numbers of students from other nations and established teaching sites around the world. During his tenure, academic standards for admission have been increased, new degree programs were established in all academic colleges, and intercollegiate athletics joined the highest level of NCAA competition. Hawkins’ professional background includes his service as an assistant dean at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (1971-1979) and as president of the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind in Talladega (1979-1989).

In 1985, he was honored by the University of Montevallo as Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, and was the recipient of the 2003 All-American Football Foundation’s “Top College President” Award. In 2005 he was inducted into the Hall of Fame of Murphy High School in Mobile, Alabama. In 2007 he was recognized as the “Alabama Citizen of the Year” by the Alabama Broadcasters Association. In 2011, Dr. Hawkins was recognized with the Chief Executive Leadership Award presented by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and as the March of Dimes River Region Citizen of the Year. In 2012 he received the Distinguished Public Service Award from the Secretary of the Air Force for his service on the Air University Board of Visitors from 2004-2012. In 2014 he was one of nine university presidents/chancellors worldwide—and the only one in North America— to receive the World Confucius Institute’s Individual Performance Excellence Award. In October 2016 Dr. Hawkins was inducted into the Alabama Academy of Honor. Three buildings are named in his honor: the “Jack and Janice Hawkins Chapel” at the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind, the “Hawkins-Adams-Long Hall of Honor” and “Jack Hawkins, Jr. Hall” which serves the College of Education of Troy University. Hawkins was profiled as part of two books published in 2004: “Above and Beyond: Former Marines Conquer the Civilian World” by Rudy Socha and Carolyn Darrow and “The Entrepreneurial College President” by James L. Fisher and James V. Koch. Hawkins serves on the board of directors of the Daniel Foundation, the Bennie Adkins Foundation, Business Council

of Alabama, the American Village Trust, College Football Playoff Board of Managers, and Troy Bank and Trust Company. He has served as chairman of the Governor’s Committee on Employment of the Disabled, Board of Visitors of Marine Corps University, Better Business Bureau of Central Alabama, and past President of the Sun Belt Conference. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), as Chairman of the Council of University Presidents in Alabama, as President of the Southland Football League, as chairman of the Air University Board of Visitors, as a trustee of Talladega College, the Helen Keller Eye Research Foundation, and the American Foundation for the Blind. He is a member of the Troy Rotary Club. Dr. Hawkins is married to Janice Hawkins and they have two daughters, Katie, a former officer in the USAF who is married to Air Force Col. Dan Beall; and Kelly Godwin, an attorney and member of the Troy University faculty who is married to Adam Godwin, a former professional baseball player and a member of the Troy University baseball staff. Dr. and Mrs. Hawkins are the proud grandparents of Noah and Ellyotte, who live in Maryland, and Micah Mae and Griffey Jack, who live in Montgomery.

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Now in his fifth year, Troy Director of Athletics Brent Jones has overseen a restructuring of the department’s external and internal teams that has led the department to set records in academics, fundraising, licensing, revenue generation, attendance and season ticket sales and in addition during Jones’ tenure over $40 million has been dedicated to capital projects. Jones leads the department under his W-4 mantra- Winning in the Classroom, Winning on the Field, Winning in the Community and Winning in the Stands. Jones is set to take over as the chair of the Sun Belt Conference Athletics Director in Aug. 2023 after serving as the vice chair in 2022-23. Additionally, he is the chair of the Sun Belt Conference’s Baseball and Softball Committee, the co-chair of the Sun Belt Conference’s Marketing, Communications and Branding Committee, was appointed to the Sun Belt’s Name, Image and Likeness Committee and began a four-year term on the NCAA Committee on Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct in the spring of 2021. On the court, the Troy women’s basketball team has won three Sun Belt Conference championships and appeared in the NCAA postseason twice (missed one year due to COVID-19), the volleyball team has posted four straight winning seasons for the first time in program history, the women’s track & field turned in its two best finishes at the Sun Belt Championship in program history, soccer finished second in the Sun Belt in 2019 and the softball team earned an at-large selection into the 2021 NCAA Tournament Troy’s first postseason appearance in 25 years. The women’s cross country also posted its best-ever finish at a Sun Belt Championship meet and the men’s basketball team returned to the postseason following a six-year hiatus and won 20 games in 2022; Troy is the lone SBC school to win 20-plus games in consecutive seasons and the only league school with 10-plus SBC wins in each of the last two years. Troy Football returned to dominance in 2022 under Jon Sumrall, who Jones tabbed to lead the program that offseason. The Trojans posted a 12-2 record, won the Sun Belt title, defeated a ranked-UTSA in the Cure Bowl and finished the season ranked No. 19 in the AP Top 25. The 2022-23 athletic season saw 10 of Troy’s 11 sports who compete in head-to-head competition post winning records and five programs compete in the postseason -football, baseball, men’s golf, track & field and volleyball. Troy and TCU were the only two schools during the athletic year to win at least 12 football games, 20 men’s basketball games and 40 baseball games. Additionally, Jones guided the Troy Athletic Department through the most-unprecedented years in collegiate athletics

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due to COVID-19 with Troy operating a full capacity from a staff, student-athlete and sport participation standpoint, and Troy’s football team playing an 11-game schedule. Off the field of play, Jones has led Troy Athletics to extraordinary levels as academic performance continues to establish new benchmarks. Another one of Jones’ coaching hires, Skylar Meade has led Troy Baseball back to NCAA postseason play in just two seasons. In his first season, Troy swept Louisiana (first time in program history) and Indiana and improved its RPI 35 spots from the previous season, while in his second season two Trojans were selected in the MLB Draft, two others signed free agent deals and Troy defeated Boston College in the opening game of the Tuscaloosa Regional. On the links, under the direction of another Jones hire, the Trojans competed in the inaugural National Golf Invitational in 2023 after posting the most head-to-head wins in almost 30 years as a program. Troy’s facilities have also been upgraded with more than $40 million dedicated to capital projects including the North End Zone facility for football, a massive renovation of RiddlePace Field scheduled to be completed in time for the 2023 season. Additionally, Jones has overseen new turf in The Vet, a new sod turf for soccer, a new court design in Trojan Arena and a state-of-the-art volleyball playing surface. Additionally, the volleyball and track & field offices in Trojan Arena have gone through a rebranding process. Troy’s tennis courts underwent a rebranding effort with a new scoreboard and the playing surfaces receiving upgrades, while the Troy Soccer Complex received new turf prior to the 2021 season. Prior to the 2021 football season, Troy released a new premium seating area in the South End Zone of The Vet -- the Ultra Lounge -- which sold out a month prior to the season. It was expanded in 2022 and subsequently sold out again. Work continues on Riddle-Pace Field as Troy’s baseball home receives a major renovation to seating, premium club levels, locker room, player lounge and coach offices. During the summer of 2020, Jones worked with Troy’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee in the creation of Troy CARES, which operates under the core values: Communicate, Action, Respect, Educate, Social Responsibility. Troy CARES is a program to promote a culture of collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, and respect. The program is designed to unite all members of the Troy Family from diverse backgrounds. Jones led a renegotiation on Troy’s multimedia rights deal with Playfly Sports, which has increased revenue for Troy Athletics for years to come. Additionally, Troy secured a new partnership with Affinity Licensing, which significantly amplified Troy merchandise volume in the marketplace in addition to increasing revenue and better serving Troy’s fans and merchants. Thanks in part to a new partnership with IMG-L Ticket Solutions, the Trojans set numerous benchmarks during his time at Troy, including record-breaking attendance numbers for Troy football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, volleyball, softball and baseball. Men’s basketball season ticket sales increased by 400 percent during his first season in the AD chair, while a record number of season tickets were sold for football, baseball and women’s basketball. Troy led the Sun Belt in both men’s and women’s basketball attendance for the 2021-22 season, the first time in program history, and sold the most baseball tickets in more than a decade. Troy has seen crowds of 20,000-plus at Veterans Memorial Stadium in 29 of the last 31 games (not counting reduced capacity season of 2020). Eight of the top 10 single-game crowds have occurred since the start of the 2017 season, and Troy led the Sun Belt Conference in total attendance for the first time in school history in 2018 and ranked second in 2019, 2021 and 2022. Jones has secured home-and-home football games with Mississippi State, Memphis, Southern Miss, UAB, Army, UMass, BYU and Western Kentucky while also scheduling

guarantee games against Clemson, Tennessee, South Carolina, Iowa, Missouri and Kansas State. The restructuring of the overall athletics department led to increased production across the board including an establishing of best practices by the internal operations department to best maximize staff and transitioning development to the external operations team, which led to a significant increase in giving and major gifts. Troy’s philanthropic giving increased nearly 70 percent year-overyear from 2020 to 2021, while 2020’s giving was up 17 percent from 2019, and giving hit record- setting numbers in 2022. Jones launched the Drive to 1887 and Football Excellence Fund over the past 12 months and both fundraising projects exceeded their stated goals ahead of schedule. In the spring of 2021, Troy Athletics announced a dynamic partnership with DeMarcus Ware which provides Troy University students, fans, employees and alumni with free access to Ware’s D2W fitness app and put officially licensed Troy jerseys with Ware’s name and iconic No. 94 in the Troy Bookstore and online store. Jones, who was introduced as Troy’s Director of Athletics on June 12, 2019, took over the role following a two-year stint as Troy’s Deputy Director of Athletics for External Operations. In his role as Deputy Director of Athletics, Jones had oversight of marketing, communications, advertising, ticket sales, Troy Sports Properties, broadcasting, promotions, fan engagement, fan experience, branding, licensing and trademarks. He served as the sport administrator for the baseball program and oversaw football scheduling. Jones spearheaded a partnership with Troy University’s Hospitality, Tourism and Sports Management program to offer a revenue generation class that assists in outbound sales efforts, ticket sales, marketing, hospitality, customer service and retention efforts. Also, several unique campaigns and events have been established including an online athletic merchandise store, the football Tailgate Terrace Concert Series, OneTROY Fridays, the Community Hero ticket plan, bowl socials around the state, a marketing, sales, and best practices partnership with the Montgomery Biscuits, performing a Trojan Takeover in New Orleans and Mobile during Troy’s two most recent bowl appearances and hosting a Troy University graduation in New Orleans for graduating football players, cheerleaders and band members during the R&L New Orleans Bowl. Jones has also developed partnerships with Tailgate Guys, Affinity Licensing and IMG-Learfield Ticket Solutions with the overall goal of better serving the Troy fanbase and generating additional revenue. He joined the Troy staff from Southern Miss where he most recently served as the Senior Associate AD for External Affairs. During his tenure at Southern Miss, the Golden Eagles set numerous attendance records in baseball, men’s basketball, softball, volleyball and soccer including having the highest attended football and women’s basketball game in each program’s history. Jones had direct oversight and responsibility for the areas of sports marketing, licensing, IMG Learfield Ticket Solutions, the ticket office, communications, the M-Club, social media, digital and creative services, sports technology and video operations, multimedia, broadcasting and IMG College. Prior to Southern Miss, Jones spent five years at Georgia Southern University, first as the Director of Eagle Sports Marketing and then as the Assistant Athletic Director of Eagle Sports Marketing. While there, he raised $8 million in external funding through sponsorships, VIP suites, ticket sales and corporate trade outs. Jones is a 2013 graduate of the prestigious D1A Institute and a member of NACDA, ICLA, and NACMA. He is a frequent speaker and presenter for the CALS, NACAA and ICLA conventions as well as being an attendee for the inaugural Surefire Baseball Forum. Jones was a standout college baseball player at Oglethorpe University. He is married to the former Tracey Styers and they have two children, son Jaxson and daughter Payton Grace.

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JON SUMRALL Troy Football Head Coach After leading Troy to the best season in its FBS history, Jon Sumrall returns for his second season as head coach. He was named Troy’s football head coach on December 2, 2021. Sumrall returns to Troy after spending three seasons (201517) as the assistant head coach on Neal Brown’s staff. His first season at Troy couldn’t have been scripted any better as the Trojans posted a 12-2 record, won the Sun Belt Conference championship, ended the season on an 11game winning streak – second only to National Champion Georgia – won the only bowl matchup pitting two conference champions by defeating UTSA in the Cure Bowl. It was a season of firsts for the Trojans under Sumrall in 2022, as Troy finished the season ranked in a major poll for the first time in program history, checking in at No. 19 in the AP Top 25 and No. 20 in the USA Today/ Coaches Poll. Additionally, Troy’s appearance in the Coaches Poll and College Football Playoff Poll after its Sun Belt Championship Game victory were also firsts for the program. Troy hosted and appeared in

the Sun Belt Championship Game for the first time, reached the 12-win mark at the FBS level for the first time and hosted Army in front of a Veterans Memorial Stadium record crowd of more than 31,000 fans. Sumrall was named the Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year and Carlton Martial, who Sumrall recruited as a walk-on during his days as an assistant coach, was named the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year after he broke the NCAA FBS record for career tackles, in addition to Sun Belt and Troy career tackle marks. Troy paced the Sun Belt with six first team selections in 2022, and Martial became the first offensive or defensive player to become a fourtime All-Sun Belt First Team selection in league history. Known as a defensive mastermind, Sumrall’s first defensive installment at Troy did not disappoint. Troy held all 14 of its opponents to under their season average in scoring, including three of the top 25 scoring teams in the country – UTSA, Western Kentucky and App State. The Trojans limited UTSA to just 10 offensive points in the Cure Bowl, with three of those 10

The Trojans finished the year second nationally in passes intercepted, fourth in turnovers forced, 17th in rushing defense, 21st holding opponents to 22.1 points per game and 28th in third-down defense. Sumrall departed Troy for Ole Miss before the 2018 season and returned to his alma mater in Lexington, Kentucky the following year. Sumrall oversaw an effective four-man rotation at the middle and weakside linebacker positions in his first season at Kentucky. UK’s defense kept every opponent at or below 30 points, the first time the Wildcats have done that since 1979. UK ended the season with a thrilling win over Virginia Tech in the Belk Bowl, UK’s fourth straight bowl appearance.

points coming on a 4-play, 7-yard drive following a turnover; the Roadrunners entered the game averaging 38.7 points per game. The Trojans held eight of its 14 opponents scoreless in the fourth quarter and allowed an average of just 3.64 points in the final 15 minutes of the game. Additionally, Troy ranked eighth nationally in turnovers gained, 14th in sacks, eighth in scoring defense, 19th in total defense and 24th in rushing defense. Offensively, Kimani Vidal became the 11th 1,000-yard rusher in program history, while center Jake Andrews was selected by the New England Patriots in the 4th Round of the NFL Draft, Troy’s first draft pick in six seasons. Andrews was invited to the NFL Combine while he and Martial played in the Senior Bowl. Additionally, left tackle Austin Stidham was a finalist for the Campbell Trophy and earned Academic All-America honors for the third time in his career. Promoted to co-defensive coordinator on Mark Stoops’ staff at Kentucky prior to the 2021 season, Sumrall coached the Wildcats’ inside linebackers for the squad that finished the season with a 10-3 record and ranked as high as No. 22 in the country. Kentucky finished second in the SEC East, marking the first time since the league split into divisions in 1992 that UK ended the season in sole possession of second place in the East. The Wildcats allowed 17 or fewer points in seven of its 12 games in 2021 and held No. 1 Georgia to its second-lowest offensive output of the season.

Kentucky finished with the nation’s No. 25 defense in addition to ranking third in fourth-down defense, 20th in rushing defense and 13th in defensive touchdowns. During his tenure at Troy, Sumrall helped lead the Trojans to a pair of bowl victories, the school’s first since 2010, the 2017 Sun Belt Conference title, and a stunning victory at LSU. The Trojans won a then FBS program 11 games in 2017, and the Troy defense ranked first in the nation in red zone defense (.614), second in tackles for loss per game (8.6), seventh in rushing defense (105.3), 11th in scoring defense and 24th in total defense per game (336.6). In his first season at Troy, the Trojans finished with the second-best turnaround nationally in opponent 3rd-down percentage (14.62 percent), the fourthbest turnaround in yards per play allowed (-1.13), the fifth-best improvement in tackles for loss per game (2.59) and 16thbest improvement in total defense (-62.7). Troy held opponents to 391.2 yards per game, an improvement of 62.8 yards from the previous season and under 400 yards for the first time since the 2008 season. The Trojans scored five defensive touchdowns, the third-most in the country and most by a Troy team since 2004. Troy finished the 2016 season 10-3 with a victory in the Dollar General Bowl, the first top-25 ranking in school and Sun Belt Conference history and the best winimprovement in the country.

Kentucky capped the most unusual of seasons with an impressive victory in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, the program’s third consecutive bowl victory, tying the school record set from 2006-08. The 23-21 victory over No. 24 NC State also marked the second win over a ranked team in the 2020 season. UK also defeated No. 18 Tennessee. Sumrall was a three-year letterwinner at middle linebacker at Kentucky from 2002-04. He started every game in 2004, leading the Wildcats with 72 tackles. He also excelled off the field as he was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll and was selected to the Frank G. Ham Society of Character. After earning his degree in finance in 2005, Sumrall served as a graduate assistant for the Wildcats during the 2005 and 2006 seasons under head coach Rich Brooks. He left Kentucky in 2007 and spent five seasons under head coach Ron Caragher in various positions at San Diego, including defensive coordinator during his final two seasons. He served as the defensive line coach, recruiting coordinator and camp coordinator for the first three years before assuming the defensive coordinator and linebackers coaching role in 2010. During his final season with the Toreros, Sumrall was promoted to assistant head coach. The Huntsville, Alabama native was a twotime all-state performer and a four-year letter winner at Grissom High School. He was inducted into the Huntsville-Madison County Hall of Fame in April 2023. Sumrall was a two-time all-state performer and a four-year letterman at Grissom High School in Huntsville, Alabama.

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Third Season at Troy 12th Season Overall Troy, ‘08 Trojan great Gary Banks begins his third season on the Troy staff and second coaching the Trojan receivers after coaching the outside receivers in 2021. Banks won a pair of Sun Belt titles and played in two bowl games during his playing career for the Trojans before going on to a career in the NFL. In 2022, Banks and the Trojans finished the season ranked in a major poll for the first time in program history, checking in at No. 19 in the AP Top 25 and No. 20 in the USA Today/Coaches Poll. Additionally, Troy’s appearance in the Coaches Poll and College Football Playoff Poll after its Sun Belt Championship Game victory were also firsts for the program. Banks was a member of Troy’s first Division I bowl team (2004 Silicon Valley Classic) and led the Trojans in receiving in both 2006 and 2007; the first two of Troy’s five straight Sun Belt Conference titles. Banks caught the game-winning touchdown pass with 14 seconds remaining in the “Miracle at Murfreesboro” in 2006 as Troy rallied from a 13-point deficit late in the fourth quarter against Middle Tennessee.

PLAYING EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

Won a pair of Sun Belt titles and played in two bowl games during his time at Troy... Signed a free agent deal with the San Diego Chargers, where he made his active roster debut in 2010... Recieved his bachelor’s degree in physical education from Troy (’08)...

COACHING EXPERIENCE

Troy (‘21-Pres.) …Choctaw HS (’19-20)... Foley HS (’18)... Florence HS (’14-17)... Miles College (’13)... Spain Park HS (’11-12)

PERSONAL

Born on Nov. 4, 1981 … Married to Shaundra … Has four children, Kimora, Braylon, Carter and Austin

JOE BERNARDI OFFENSIVE LINE

First Season at Troy 13th Season Overall Fresno State, ‘07 Joe Bernardi begins his first season as Troy’s new offensive line coach in 2023. A second-generation college football coach, Bernardi joins the Troy staff following one season at Auburn. Bernardi was an offensive analyst for the Tigers for most of the 2022 season before taking over as the program’s tight ends coach for the season’s final four games. His father, Gary Bernardi, is a veteran among the coaching ranks with over 40 seasons as an assistant football coach and currently serves as an offensive analyst at San Diego State. Prior to this time in Auburn, Bernardi served as the athletics director as well as the offensive line coach for Immanuel Schools in Reedley, California. Bernardi spent three seasons at San José State (2017-19) as the offensive line coach and run game coordinator. In his first season with the Spartans, tackle Nate Velichko was a National Football Foundation (NFF) Campbell Trophy semifinalist and was inducted into the NFF’s Hampshire Honor Society.

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Earned his bachelor’s degree in communications at Fresno State... Started 32 games for the Bulldogs’ offensive line and competed in four bowl games... Received Paul Schecter Award for Courage in 2010... Named to the Rimington Award Watch List for the best center twice

COACHING EXPERIENCE

Troy (’23-Pres.)... Auburn (‘22), Immanuel Schools (‘21)... San Jose State (‘17-19)... Fresno State (‘16)... Oregon (‘13-15)... Tennessee (‘11-12)

PERSONAL

Born on March 6, 1987 … Married to Lindsey... Has one daughter, Quinn, and son, John

JOE CRADDOCK

OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR / QUARTERBACKS Second Season at Troy 14th Season Overall Middle Tennessee, ‘08

GREG GASPARATO DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR / SAFETIES First Season at Troy 14th Season Overall Wofford, ‘09

Joe Craddock returns for his second season as the Trojans’ offensive coordinator. Craddock, who will also coach Troy’s quarterbacks, joined the Troy staff prior to the 2022 season with five years of experience as an FBS offensive coordinator.

One of the top assistant coaches in the country, Greg Gasparato, begins his first season as Troy’s defensive coordinator following two seasons on the defensive staff at Louisville.

The Trojan offense was one of the most explosive in the country in Craddock’s first season, ranking fourth with nine passes of 50-plus yards and five passes of 60-plus yards. Additionally, Troy was 24th in passes of 20-plus yards (54) and 16th in passes of 30-plus yards (24).

Gasparato briefly served on Scott Satterfield’s staff at Cincinnati during the transition from the 2022 to 2023 seasons. With Satterfield at Louisville, Gasparato coached the outside linebackers in 2022 and the safeties in 2021 and was set to coach the Bearcats’ outside linebackers in 2023.

Offensive linemen Austin Stidham and Jake Andrews earned All-Sun Belt First Team honors, while running back Kimani Vidal took home All-Sun Belt Second Team distinction. Vidal became the 11th 1,000-yard rusher in program history, while the New England Patriots selected Andrews in the 4th Round of the NFL Draft, Troy’s first draft pick in six seasons.

The Cardinals led the country with 50 sacks and 3.85 sacks per game in 2022, in addition to boasting the nation’s No. 11 scoring defense and No. 23 defense in yards allowed. Louisville defeated Cincinnati in the Fenway Bowl and won a pair of games against ranked teams, including a 48-21 victory over No. 10 Wake Forest.

Once the youngest offensive coordinator in the country, Craddock has spent two seasons (2020-21) helping lead the UAB offense following stints as the offensive coordinator at SMU (2015-17) and Arkansas (2018-19).

Under his guidance, Yasir Abdullah led the ACC and ranked 15th nationally with 9.5 sacks, and finished second in ACC Defensive Player of the Year voting.

PLAYING EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

Played safety at Wofford... Earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from Wofford and Master’s at App State

Played quarterback at Middle Tennessee from 2004-08... Spent two years playing professionally in Italy... Guided his professional team to the Superbowl Italiano... Earned his bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Middle Tennessee (’09)

COACHING EXPERIENCE Troy (‘22-Pres.) … UAB (‘20-21) … Arkansas (’18-19)... SMU (’1517)... Clemson (’12-14)... Briarwood Christian (’10-11)

PERSONAL Born on Sept. 7, 1985 … Married to Abby … Has a daughter, Charlie, and a son, Cain

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COACHING EXPERIENCE

Troy (‘23-Pres.) … Louisville (’21-22)... Army (’20)... App State (’1819)... Wofford (’15-17)... App State (’13-14)... Brevard (‘12)... Junita (‘11)... Richland Northeast (S.C.) HS (‘10)

PERSONAL

Born Nov. 13, 1986... Married to Bria... Has two sons, Dominick and Christian, and one daughter, Mila

BAM HARDMON

DEFENSIVE RUN GAME COORDINATOR / OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS Ninth Season at Troy 14th Season Overall Florida, ‘03

Byron ‘Bam’ Hardmon, an All-SEC linebacker and three-year NFL veteran, enters his ninth season at Troy. A 2018 Broyles Award nominee and 2020 finalist for Football Scoop Linebackers Coach of the Year, Hardmon begins his fifth-year coaching Troy’s outside linebackers and serving as the defensive run game coordinator following four years coaching the inside linebackers and bandits. In what has turned into an impressive streak, Troy’s bandit has been named to the All-Sun Belt First Team in five of his eight seasons and earned all-conference honors eight times, including both bandits earning honors in 2020, 2021 and 2022. Additionally, Rashad Dillard was named the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year in 2016.

BROCK HAYS RUNNING BACKS Second Season at Troy 15th Season Overall Grambling State, ‘08 Selected to the AFCA 35 Under 35, Brock Hays begins his second season as Troy’s running backs coach following a three-year stint at Louisiana Tech. In 2022, Hays and the Trojans finished the season ranked in a major poll for the first time in program history, checking in at No. 19 in the AP Top 25 and No. 20 in the USA Today/Coaches Poll. Additionally, Troy’s appearance in the Coaches Poll and College Football Playoff Poll after its Sun Belt Championship Game victory were also firsts for the program.

The Trojans held eight of its 14 opponents scoreless in the fourth quarter and allowed an average of just 3.64 points in the final 15 minutes of the game.

Kimani Vidal took home All-Sun Belt Second Team distinction under Hays’ watch and became the 11th 1,000-yard rusher in program history. Additionally, Vidal tied the Troy single-game record with four rushing touchdowns against Arkansas State; it was tied for the fourth most in a game this season and the most by a player in the Group of Five. His four rushing touchdowns tied for the 10th most in a game in Sun Belt history and just one off the record.

PLAYING EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

Four-year All-SEC linebacker for the University of Florida … Earned his bachelor’s degree in sociology from UF (’03) … Earned his master’s degree from Illinois (‘11) in organizational leadership … Three years in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins (’03), Seattle Seahawks (’04) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (’05) … Spent three seasons (’04, ‘06-07) in NFL Europe playing for the Hamburg Sea Devils and Cologne Centurions.

COACHING EXPERIENCE

Troy (‘15-Pres.) … Idaho (‘13-14) . Charleston Southern (‘12)… Illinois (’09-11)

PERSONAL

Born on Jan. 7, 1981 … Married to Danerica … He has one son, Bryson, and a daughter, Brynlee

Earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Grambling State (‘09)

COACHING EXPERIENCE Troy (’22-Pres)... Louisiana Tech (’19-21)... Southern Miss (’18)... Nicholls State (’16-17)... Louisiana College (’15)... Edna Karr (’14)... Miller McCoy (’13)... Edna Karr (’10-12)... Grambling HS (’08-09)... New Iberia (’07)... Helen Cox (’04)

PERSONAL Born on Jan. 31, 1986 ... Married to Lekeshia… Has two daughters, Lilah and Laken, and one son, Braylonn

ERIC MCDANIEL DEFENSIVE LINE

Second Season at Troy Ninth Season Overall Purdue, ‘14 Eric McDaniel begins his second season as Troy’s defensive line coach following one season in a similar role at Army. In addition to record-breaking team performances by the Trojan defense and team, a pair of McDaniel’s defensive linemen shined as T.J. Jackson and Will Choloh earned All-Sun Belt First Team honors. As a defensive unit, Troy held all 14 of its opponents to under their season average in scoring, including three of the top 25 scoring teams in the country – UTSA, Western Kentucky and App State. The Trojans limited UTSA to just 10 offensive points in the Cure Bowl, with three of those 10 points coming on a 4-play, 7-yard drive following a turnover; the Roadrunners entered the game averaging 38.7 points per game. The Trojans held eight of its 14 opponents scoreless in the fourth quarter and allowed an average of just 3.64 points in the final 15 minutes of the game. Additionally, Troy ranked eighth nationally in turnovers gained, 14th in sacks, eighth in scoring defense, 19th in total defense and 24th in rushing defense.

EVAN MCKISSACK TIGHT ENDS

Second Season at Troy 10th Season Overall Troy, ‘14 Evan McKissack, a former All-Sun Belt offensive lineman for the Trojans, begins his second season on Troy’s staff coaching the tight ends following two years at Murray State. In 2022, McKissack and the Trojans finished the season ranked in a major poll for the first time in program history, checking in at No. 19 in the AP Top 25 and No. 20 in the USA Today/Coaches Poll. Additionally, Troy’s appearance in the Coaches Poll and College Football Playoff Poll after its Sun Belt Championship Game victory were also firsts for the program. Troy’s tight ends combined to catch 23 passes for 274 yards and three touchdowns, including a pair of touchdown receptions on the final play of the third quarter and three minutes later in the fourth quarter as Troy rallied from a 17-0 deficit at Louisiana. The receptions and yardage totals were the most by a tight end unit in Troy’s SBC history, while the touchdown tally tied for the most.

PLAYING EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

Saw action in 15 games at Purdue (’09-13)... Earned his bachelor’s degree in health and kinesiology from Purdue... Received his master’s degree in education from Muskingum

COACHING EXPERIENCE

Troy (’22-Pres.)... Army (’21)... Louisville (’19-20)... App State (’1618)... Muskingum (’14-15)

PERSONAL

Born on Sept. 8, 1990... Married to Rachel

Graded out as the highest-rated offensive linemen for the Trojans and was charged with just 0.2 sacks allowed senior year... Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in math education from Troy (’14)... Earned master’s degree in sport leadership from Kentucky (’19)

COACHING EXPERIENCE

Troy (’22-Pres.)... Murray State (’20-21)... Kentucky (’17-19)... Colquitt HS (’15-16)... Enterprise HS (’14)

PERSONAL

Born Feb. 1, 1991... Married to Erica... Has one daughter, Arya, and a son, Riley

TRAVIS PEARSON CORNERBACKS

Second Season at Troy 26th Season Overall Alabama State, ‘97 Veteran Alabama collegiate and high school coach Travis Pearson begins his second season at Troy coaching the cornerbacks following a three-year stint as defensive coordinator at Alabama State. In his first season, Troy held all 14 of its opponents to under their season average in scoring, including three of the top 25 scoring teams in the country – UTSA, Western Kentucky and App State. The Trojans limited UTSA to just 10 offensive points in the Cure Bowl, with three of those 10 points coming on a 4-play, 7-yard drive following a turnover; the Roadrunners entered the game averaging 38.7 points per game. The Trojans held eight of its 14 opponents scoreless in the fourth quarter and allowed an average of just 3.64 points in the final 15 minutes of the game. Additionally, Troy ranked eighth nationally in turnovers gained, 14th in sacks, eighth in scoring defense, 19th in total defense and 24th in rushing. defense.

TAYLER POLK

CO-DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR / INSIDE LINEBACKERS Second Season at Troy Sixth Season Overall Ole Miss, ‘17

Tayler Polk begins his second season as an assistant coach at Troy and first as co-defensive coordinator after receiving a promotion following Troy’s record-breaking 2022 season. Polk joined the Troy staff following season seasons at Central Arkansas. In his first season, Polk guided Troy’s inside linebackers and helped propel Carlton Martial to become the all-time leading tackler at the NCAA FBS level in addition to the Sun Belt and at Troy. Martial earned four Sun Belt Player of the Week honors, was named the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year and a finalist for the Burlsworth Trophy. As a defensive unit, Troy held all 14 of its opponents to under their season average in scoring, including three of the top 25 scoring teams in the country – UTSA, Western Kentucky and App State. The Trojans limited UTSA to just 10 offensive points in the Cure Bowl, with three of those 10 points coming on a 4-play, 7-yard drive following a turnover; the Roadrunners entered the game averaging 38.7 points per game.

PLAYING EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

Three-year letterwinner at Alabama State... Played eight season in the Arena Football League... Selected to the league’s 15th Anniversary Team... Earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education from Alabama State (’97)

COACHING EXPERIENCE

Troy (‘22-Pres.) … Alabama State (’18-21)... Alabama A&M (’1617)... South Alabama (’13-15)... Colquitt County HS (’11-12)... Jeff Davis HS (’09-10)... Iowa State (’07-08)... Oxford HS (’05-06)... Elmore County HS (’00-04)... Central HS (’98-99)... Alabama State (’93)

PLAYING EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

Four-year letterwinner at Ole Miss... Played in every game for the Rebels between 2014-17 with five career starts... Earned his bachelor’s degree in general studies (’17) and master’s in teaching (’19) both from Ole Miss

COACHING EXPERIENCE

Troy (‘22-Pres.) … Central Arkansas (’20-21)... Ole Miss (’18-19)

PERSONAL

Born on Jan. 6, 1995 … Married to Eliza

PERSONAL

Born on July. 25, 1971 … Married to Maria... Has two sons, Travis II and Trevor, and a daughter, Marissa

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MEET THE TROJANS 79

BLAKE AUSTIN

JABRE BARBER

DESHAUN BATISTE

TYLER BELL

DEWHITT BETTERSON

GRANT BETTS

OL / JR. Johnson City, Tenn.

WR / JR. Dothan, Ala.

DE / FR. New Orleans, La.

OL / FR. Memphis, Tenn.

RB / R-FR. Ocala, Fla.

OL / SR. Spanish Fort, Ala.

TJ BOOKER

KC BRADFORD

ROBERT BRUCE

CARSON BURT

ANTHONY BUTLER

JOHN BUTLER

WR / SO. Atlanta, Ga.

S / FR. Troy Ala.

WR / R-SO. Park Crossing, Ala.

OL / JR. Fort Payne, Ala.

BAN / SO. Pelham, Ala.

S / SO. Sebastian River, Fla.

DON CALLIS

KEYSHAWN CAMPBELL

TYLER CAPPI

ALEX CASH

STEVEN CATTLEDGE

CALEB CHAPPELLE

CB / SR. Los Angeles, Calif.

LB / FR. Vero Beach, Fla.

OL / R-FR. Priceville, Ala.

TE / FR. Opelika, Ala.

LB / JR. Columbus, Miss.

WR / SO. The Woodlands, Texas

JAMARCUS CHATMAN

ROBERT COLE

RONDELL COLE

ETHAN CONNER

CARLOSS CRAWFORD

GOOSE CROWDER

DE / SR. Rome, Ga.

P / JR. Coral Springs, Fla.

SPR / SR. Harvest, Ala.

TE / JR. Columbus, Miss.

S / SR. Memphis, Tenn.

QB / SO. Gardendale, Ala.

RAYMOND CUTTS

BRODY DALTON

IRSHAAD DAVIS

ZACH EDWARDS

DJ EPPS

O’SHAI FLETCHER

BAN / JR. Orlando, Fla.

TE / SO. Fyffe, Ala.

S / SR. Carol City, Fla.

DE / JR. Starkville, Miss.

WR / R-FR. Seale, Ala.

CB / SR. Huntsville, Ala.

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NIC FLOYD

JEREMIAH FRAZIER

KYLER GIBSON

BILLY GILMORE

DERRICK GRAHAM

LJ GREEN

CB / FR. Eufaula, Ala.

OL / R-SO. Pike Road, Ala.

OL / R-FR. Munford, Ala.

OL / FR. Irvington, Ala.

OL / JR. Lake Minneola, Fla.

CB / FR. Montgomery, Ala.

LUKE HARKLESS

PEYTON HIGGINS

LUKE HODGE

JAMESON HOLCOMB

DASHEEN JACKSON

DORION JACKSON

WR / FR. Montgomery, Ala.

WR / SO. Florence, Ala.

LB / R-FR. Oneonta, Ala.

QB / R-FR. Murfreesboro, Tenn.

S / JR. Columbus, Ga.

S / FR. Wetumpka, Ala.

OBATARA JACKSON

T.J. JACKSON

ELLIOT JANISH

RICHARD JIBUNOR

MJ JOHNSON

BUDDHA JONES

OL / FR. Dothan, Ala.

DE / JR. Millbrook, Ala.

P / SO. Midwest City, Okla.

BAN / SR. Delta State, Nigeria

WR / FR. Enterprise, Ala.

DT / SR. Tallahassee, Fla.

DERRICK KEITH

TYCE KHATRI

TUCKER KILCREASE

DANIEL KING

PHILLIP LEE

CHRIS LEWIS

OL / FR. Murfreesboro, Tenn.

FB / FR. Prattville, Ala.

QB / R-FR. Brantley, Ala.

OL / JR. Cario, Ga.

BAN / SO. Jacksonville, Fla.

WR / SO. Pleasant Grove, Ala.

DEYUNKREA LEWIS

ZACH LONG

JORDAN LOVETT

ROBERT MARSH

ASA MARTIN

BLAKE MATTHEWS

TE / JR. Montgomery, Ala.

K / SO. Tampa, Fla.

RB / FR. Stateboro, Ga.

WR / SO. Phenix City, Ala.

RB / SR. Courtland, Ala.

LB / R-FR. Bremen, Ga.

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TAVON MATTHEWS

JAYDEN McDONALD

TAE MEADOWS

LUIS MEDINA

NOAH MERCER

LaBARRYON MOORE

OL / SR. Woodbridge, Va.

LB / R-JR. Suwanee, Ga.

RB / R-FR. Roanoke, Ala.

DE / R-SO. Summerville, Ga.

OL / FR. Marianna, Fla.

S / FR. McCalla, Ala.

CHRISTIAN NUNNERY

CLAYTON OLLENDIECK

JADEN PALMS

LANDON PARKER

MALAKI PEGUES

TY’QUARIUS PERRY

RB / FR. Destrehan, La.

TE / SR. Cresco, Iowa

DE / SO. Chickasaw, Ala.

WR / SR. Concord, N.C.

BAN / FR. Oxford, Miss.

DE / FR. Birmingham, Ala.

JULIAN PETERSON

DELL PETTUS

ELIJAH PHILIPPE

AJ PIERCE

TYE POUNCEY

JUSTIN POWE

DT / SO. Pinson, Ala.

S / SR. Harvest, Ala.

OL / SO. Newark, N.J.

DT / SR. Dothan, Ala.

CB / JR. Birmingham, Ala.

S / R-FR. Mobile, Ala.

ELIJAH PRATHER

CALEB RANSAW

KENNY REEDY

SCOTT TAYLOR RENFROE

TIM ROBERSON

CHRIS RODGERS

OL / FR. LaVergne, Tenn.

SPR / JR. Harvest, Ala.

DT / SO. Savannah, Ga.

K / SO. Troy, Ala.

CB / FR. Valdosta, Ga.

SPR / FR. Corinth, Miss.

MARCUS ROGERS

FABIAN ROGOSCH

DEVONTE ROSS

ELI RUSS

ERIC SHAW

JD SHERROD

WR / SR. Smyrna, Ga.

DE / R-FR. Hamburg, Germany

WR / SO. Cartersville, Ga.

OL / SO. Ardmore, Okla.

BAN / SO. Reeltown, Ala.

QB / FR. Memphis, Tenn.

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QUENTIN SKINNER

RILEY SLAUGHTER

COLBY SMITH

JAVON SOLOMON

WILL SPAIN

BOAZ STANLEY

LS / SR. Buford, Ga.

LB / R-FR. Roswell, Ga.

OL / SO. Reidsville, N.C.

DE / JR. Tallahassee, Fla.

LS / SO. Memphis, Tenn.

OL / SO. Bogart, Ga.

DARRELL STARLING

JACKSON STEIN

REDDY STEWARD

DESHON STOUDEMIRE

JORDAN STRINGER

AJ SWANSON

SPR / JR. Pelham, Ga.

DT / SO. Valencia, Calif.

CB / SR. Decatur, Ala.

WR / SR. Stone Mountain, Ga.

LB / SO. Augusta, Ga.

CB / FR. Pensacola, Fla.

KEYSHAWN SWANSON

DAMIEN TAYLOR

JACK TCHIENCHOU

GAGE THEUS

JACKSON THOMAS

TERRY THOMAS

S / JR. Pensacola, Fla.

RB / SO. Northport, Ala.

S / FR. Atlanta, Ga.

K / SO. Andalusia, Ala.

WR / FR. Millbrook, Ala.

LB / SO. Childersbug, Ala.

TJ THOMPSON

NICK TROEMEL

KIMANI VIDAL

COLTON WALLS

GUNNAR WATSON

AZLAN WILLIAMS

LB / SO. Bolton, Miss.

K / FR. Newnan, Ga.

RB / JR. Marietta, Ga.

LS/TE / FR. Millbrook, Ala.

QB / SR. Butler, Ga.

LB / SO. Milbrook, Ala.

JARRIS WILLIAMS KOBE WILLIAMS TAVARES WILLIAMS JR. JACKSON WORLEY RB / SO. Mobile, Ala.

OL / SO. Bixby, Okla.

S / R-FR. Gainsville, Fla.

TE / FR. West Palm Beach, Fla.

NOAH WRIGHT

DAMAJE YANCEY

TYRE YOUNG

DE / SO. North Augusta, S.C.

CB / JR. Long Beach, Calif.

CB / FR. Kingsland, Ga.

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STATISTICS SOUTH ALABAMA

TROY

2023 SCHEDULE

9/2 at Tulane 9/9 Southeastern Louisiana 9/16 at Oklahoma State 9/23 Central Michigan 9/30 at James Madison 10/7 at ULM 10/17 Southern Miss 10/28 Louisiana 11/2 at Troy 11/11 Arkansas State 11/18 Marshall 11/25 at Texas State

2023 TEAM STATS

USA

Points Points/Game Total Offense Yards/Game Yards/Play Rushing Yards Rushing Yards/Game Rushing Yards/Att. Passing Yards Passing Yards/Game Passing Yards/Comp. First Downs Field Goals Punting Average Punt Returns Yards/Return Kickoff Returns Yards/Return Penalties Average/Game Third Down Conversion Time of Possession/Game Sacks/Yardage

Player La’Damian Webb Kentrel Bullock USA Opponents

Player Carter Bradley Gio Lopez USA Opponents

Player Caullin Lacy Jamaal Pritchett Lincoln Sefcik USA Opponents

Player James Miller Quentin Wilfawn Trey Kiser Jaden Voisin USA Opponents

Car. 119 74 285 292

Yards 674 375 1350 1003

PASSING

Cm. 167 10 177 120

Att. 254 15 269 204

Yards 2156 128 2284 1532

RECEIVING Rec. 55 35 17 177 120

Yards 957 541 165 2284 1532

DEFENSE Tac. 51 50 46 42 502 569

TFL 2.5-4 8.5-17 6-13 0.5-2 50-164 39-170

Avg. 5.7 5.1 4.7 3.4

169 21.13 2535 316.9 5.1 1003 125.4 3.4 1532 191.5 7.51 169 8-8 38.05 0-0 0.0 20-308 15.4 47-407 50.88 38-106 29:58 19-120

2023 TEAM STATS

Jabre Barber amassed 160 yards on 10 catches, while scoring one touchdown. His longest reception was marked at 47-yards.

TD 13 1 14 12

Player Gunnar Watson Goose Crowder Troy Opponents

YPG 269.5 42.67 285.5 191.5

Player Jabre Barber Chris Lewis Deshon Stoudemire Troy Opponents

TD YPG 6 119.63 3 67.63 1 20.63 14 216.4 12 273.2

Sacks 0-0 2-6 0.5-2 0-0 18-101 19-120

Int. 0 0 0 2 6 8

Dell Pettus paced the Trojan defense, leading the team with seven solo and five assisted for a 12-tackle game.

Player Jayden McDonald Dell Pettus Caleb Ransaw Ishaad Davis O’shai Fletcher Troy Opponents

W, 48-30 L, 13-42 L, 14-16 W, 27-24 W, 28-7 W, 37-3 W, 19-0 W, 31-13 6:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 2:30 p.m. TBA

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Player Kimani Vidal Damien Taylor Troy Opponents

TD YPG 13 84.25 3 46.88 21 168.75 7 125.38

Int. 7 1 8 6

Avg. 17.4 15.46 9.71 12.9 12.77

9/2 SFA 9/9 at No. 15 Kansas State 9/16 JMU 9/23 Western Kentucky 9/30 at Georgia State 10/7 Arkansas State 10/14 at Army 10/28 at Texas State 11/2 South Alabama 11/11 at ULM 11/18 Louisiana 11/25 at Southern Miss

OPP

268 33.5 3634 454.3 6.6 1350 168.8 4.7 2284 285.5 8.49 189 9-12 39.41 18-142 7.89 13-216 16.62 57-501 62.63 52-108 30:01 18-101

RUSHING

2023 SCHEDULE

L, 17-37 W, 35-17 W, 33-7 L, 30-34 L, 23-31 W, 55-7 W, 55-3 L, 20-33 6:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 4 p.m. 2 p.m.

RUSHING Car. 172 45 289 268

Yards 994 247 1327 857

PASSING

Cmp. 149 5 154 148

Att. 247 6 253 242

Yards 2158 49 2207 1551

RECEIVING Rec. 39 18 27 154 148

Yards 615 415 381 2207 1551

DEFENSE Tkl. 52 43 34 31 31 489 513

TFL 7-21 1-3 4-6 1-1 2.5-6 53-225 51-198

OPP

217 27.13 3534 441.8 6.5 1327 165.9 4.6 2207 275.88 8.72 160 16-19 38.72 9-68 7.56 10-230 23.0 47-415 51.88 49-118 32:14 18-130

135 16.88 2408 301.0 4.7 857 107.1 3.2 1551 193.88 6.41 135 10-10 37.28 5-36 7.2 15-305 20.33 33-277 34.63 35-110 27:32 18-132

Avg. 5.8 5.5 4.6 3.2

TD YPG 6 124.25 1 35.29 9 165.88 7 107.13

Int. 4 0 4 7

TD YPG 14 269.75 0 6.13 14 175.88 7 193.88

Avg. 15.77 23.06 14.11 14.33 10.48

TD YPG 3 76.88 4 51.88 1 47.63 14 275.88 7 193.88

Sacks 0.5-5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 18-130 18-132

Int. 0 0 1 1 1 7 4

STARTING LINEUPS TROY No. 0 1 1 2 2 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 30 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 36 37 38 38 39 40 41 42 43 43 44 44 45 46 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 52 53 55 57

Name Jamarcus Chatman Jabre Barber Dell Pettus Deyunkrea Lewis Reddy Steward Keyshawn Swanson Marcus Rogers Buddha Jones Don Callis Chris Lewis Javon Solomon Devonte Ross Reggie Bracy Irshaad Davis Richard Jibunor Goose Crowder Jayden McDonald Tucker Kilcrease O’shai Fletcher Deshon Stoudemire Terry Thomas MJ Johnson JD Sherrod TJ Thompson Caleb Ransaw Ethan Conner Zach Edwards Jordan Lovett Peyton Higgins Dasheen Jackson Carloss Crawford Jameson Holcomb Gunnar Watson Damaje Yancey Darrell Starling Keyshawn Campbell Asa Martin Jarris Williams LJ Green Steven Cattledge Tae Meadows Landon Parker Chris Rodgers Damien Taylor LaBarryon Moore Robert Marsh Justin Powe Dorion Jackson DeWhitt Betterson Jr. John Butler TJ Booker Kimani Vidal Tim Roberson Jack Tchienchou Nick Troemel AJ Swanson Raymond Cutts Phillip Lee Rondell Cole Tavares Williams Jr. Malaki Pegues Gage Theus Tyre Young KC Bradford Christian Nunnery Tye Pouncey Riley Slaughter Scott Taylor Renfroe Will Spain Blake Matthews Elliot Janish Azlan Williams Jordan Stringer Alex Cash Luke Hodge Zach Long Nic Floyd Anthony Butler Robert Cole Tyce Khatri Boaz Stanley Jackson Stein Elijah Philippe Noah Wright Quentin Skinner Tavon Matthews Noah Mercer

Pos. DE WR S TE CB S WR DT CB WR DE WR S S BAN QB LB QB CB WR LB WR QB LB SPR TE DE RB WR S S QB QB CB SPR LB RB RB CB LB RB WR SPR RB S WR S S RB S WR RB CB S K CB BAN BAN SPR CB BAN K CB S RB CB LB K LS LB P LB LB TE LB K CB BAN P FB OL DT OL DE LS OL OL

Ht. 6-2 5-10 5-11 6-3 5-11 5-11 6-3 6-3 6-0 6-4 6-2 5-11 6-0 5-9 6-3 6-2 6-0 6-1 5-11 6-1 6-0 5-8 6-2 6-0 6-0 6-4 6-3 5-10 5-10 6-1 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-1 6-1 6-0 5-11 5-10 5-10 6-3 5-10 6-3 6-2 5-10 6-0 5-7 6-0 6-2 6-0 6-0 6-1 5-8 6-0 5-10 6-0 5-10 6-3 6-4 6-3 5-10 6-4 5-11 6-0 5-11 5-8 6-0 6-1 6-1 5-11 6-3 6-4 5-11 6-2 6-4 6-1 6-3 6-2 6-3 5-10 6-0 6-4 6-0 6-7 6-1 6-0 6-1 6-3

Wt. 267 174 205 245 178 187 211 317 184 204 249 162 196 189 229 214 227 207 172 186 214 171 201 226 197 225 280 196 176 210 192 170 210 189 216 207 205 194 159 230 194 204 216 214 180 148 201 198 204 181 185 215 184 182 184 182 243 219 197 184 212 165 176 188 190 173 225 198 218 209 203 186 219 220 225 191 180 205 215 235 300 284 300 250 253 314 288

Yr. Hometown Sr. Rome, Ga. Jr. Dothan, Ala. Sr. Harvest, Ala. Jr. Montgomery, Ala. Sr. Decatur, Ala. Jr. Pensacola, Fla. R-Sr. Smyrna, Ga. Sr. Tallahassee, Fla. Sr. Los Angeles, Calif. So. Pleasant Grove, Ala. Jr. Tallahassee, Fla. So. Cartersville, Ga. Jr. Mobile, Ala. Sr. Carol City, Fla. Sr. Delta State, Nigeria So. Gardendale, Ala. R-Jr. Suwanee, Ga. R-Fr. Brantley, Ala. Sr. Huntsville, Ala. Sr. Stone Mountain, Ga. So. Childersburg, Ala. Fr. Enterprise, Ala. Fr. Memphis, Tenn. So. Bolton, Miss. Jr. Harvest, Ala. Jr. Columbus, Miss. Jr. Starkville, Miss. Fr. Statesboro, Ga. So. Florence, Ala. Jr. Columbus, Ga. Sr. Memphis, Tenn. R-Fr. Murfreesboro, Tenn. Sr. Butler, Ga. Jr. Long Beach, Calif. R-So. Pelham, Ga. Fr. Vero Beach, Fla. Sr. Courtland, Ala. So. Mobile, Ala. / Blount Fr. Montgomery, Ala. Jr. Columbus, Miss. R-Fr. Roanoke, Ala. Sr. Concord, N.C. Fr. Corinth, Miss. So. Northport, Ala. Fr. McCalla, Ala. / McAdory So. Phenix City, Ala. R-Fr. Mobile, Ala. Fr. Wetumpka, Ala. R-Fr. Ocala, Fla. So. Sebastian River, Fla. Fr. Atlanta, Ga. Jr. Marietta, Ga. Fr. Valdosta, Ga. Fr. Atlanta, Ga. Fr. Newnan, Ga. Fr. Pensacola, Fla. Jr. Orlando, Fla. So. Jacksonville, Fla. Sr. Harvest, Ala. R-Fr. Gainesville, Fla. Fr. Oxford, Miss. So. Andalusia, Ala. Fr. Kingsland, Ga. Fr. Troy, Ala. Fr. Destrehan, Ala. Jr. Birmingham, Ala. R-Fr. Roswell, Ga. So. Troy, Ala. R-So. Memphis, Tenn. R-Fr. Bremen, Ga. Jr. Midwest City, Okla. So. Milbrook, Ala. So. Augusta, Ga. Fr. Opelika, Ala. R-Fr. Oneonta, Ala. So. Tampa, Fla. Fr. Eufaula, Ala. Jr. Pelham, Ala. Jr. Coral Springs, Fla. Fr. Prattville, Ala. So. Bogart, Ga. So. Valencia, Calif. So. Newark, N.J. So. North August, S.C. Sr. Buford, Ga. Sr. Woodbridge, Va. Fr. Marianna, Fla.

58 59 62 63 65 66 67 69 71 72 73 74 75 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 95 96 97 98 99

Elijah Prather Derrick Keith Billy Gilmore Carson Burt Tyler Cappi Eli Russ Grant Betts Colby Smith Kyler Gibson Obatara Idolor Tyler Bell Daniel King Kobe Williams Derrick Graham Jeremiah Frazier Blake Austin Luke Harkless Robert Bruce Jackson Thomas DJ Epps Caleb Chappelle Eric Shaw Jackson Worley Colton Walls Brody Dalton Clayton Ollendieck Ty’Quarius Perry Deshaun Batiste Julian Peterson Jaden Palms Luis Medina Kenny Reedy AJ Pierce T.J. Jackson Fabian Rogosch

OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL WR WR WR WR WR BAN TE LS/TE TE TE DE DE DT DT DE DT DT DE DE

DEFENSE Pos. # DE 6 DE 98 NT 4 BAN 9 MLB 10 WLB 12 SPEAR 14 CB 11 CB 2 FS 1 SS 3

Name Javon Solomon T.J. Jackson Buddha Jones Richard Jibunor Jayden McDonald Terry Thomas Caleb Ransaw O’Shai Fletcher Reddy Steward Dell Pettus Keyshawn Swanson

SPECIAL TEAMS Pos. # K 40 KOS 46 P 48 LS 53 H 9 KR 7 PR/KR 1

Name Scott Taylor Renfroe Zach Long Robert Cole Quentin Skinner Goose Crowder Devonte Ross Jabre Barber

OFFENSE Pos. # QB 18 RB 28 WR 6 WR 1 WR 11 TE 89 LT 77 LG 79 C 66 RG 74 RT 67

Name Gunnar Watson Kimani Vidal Chris Lewis Jabre Barber Deshon Stoudemire Clayton Ollendieck Derrick Graham Blake Austin Eli Russ Daniel King Grant Betts

6-4 6-5 6-3 6-5 6-3 6-4 6-3 6-8 6-5 6-4 6-2 6-5 6-4 6-4 6-3 6-4 5-10 5-11 6-3 6-1 5-10 6-5 6-4 6-3 6-5 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-5

283 283 329 293 302 319 289 341 300 290 320 335 305 314 326 304 168 171 188 179 180 214 225 225 250 235 287 261 303 290 283 283 315 262 249

Fr. LaVergne, Tenn. Fr. Murfreesboro, Tenn. Fr. Irvington, Ala. Jr. Fort Payne, Ala. R-Fr. Priceville, Ala. So. Ardmore, Okla. Sr. Spanish Fort, Ala. So. Reidsville, N.C. R-Fr. Munford, Ala. Fr. Dothan, Ala. Fr. Memphis, Tenn. Jr. Cairo, Ga. So. Bixby, Okla. So. Lake Minneola, Fla. R-So. Pike Road, Ala. Jr. Johnson City, Tenn. Fr. Montgomery, Ala. R-So. Park Crossing, Ala. Fr. Millbrook, Ala. R-Fr. Seale, Ala. So. The Woodlands, Texas So. Reeltown, Ala. Fr. West Palm Beach, Fla. Fr. Millbrook, Ala. So. Fyffe, Ala. Jr. Cresco, Iowa Fr. Birmingham, Ala. Fr. New Orleans, La. So. Pinson, Ala. So. Chickasaw, Ala. R-So. Summerville, Ga. R-Fr. Savannah, Ga. Sr. Dothan, Ala. Jr. Millbrook, Ala. R-Fr. Hamburg, Germany

Ht. 6-2 6-1 6-3 6-3 6-0 6-0 6-0 5-11 5-11 6-0 5-11

Wt. 249 275 230 230 227 214 197 172 178 200 187

Yr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. R-Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

Ht. 6-1 6-3 5-10 6-0 6-2 5-11 5-10

Wt. 198 191 215 253 214 162 174

Yr. So. So. Jr. Sr. So. So. Jr.

Ht. 6-3 5-8 6-3 5-10 6-1 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-5 6-3

Wt. 210 215 204 174 186 240 304 304 319 335 289

Yr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. So. Jr. Sr.

STARTING LINEUPS SOUTH ALABAMA No. Name Pos. 0 Keith Gallmon Jr. S 0 Braylon McReynolds RB 1 Jalen Jordan S 1 Desmond Trotter QB 2 Carter Bradley QB 2 Jaden Voisin S 3 La’Damian Webb RB 3 Rickey Hyatt Jr. S 4 Caullin Lacy WR 4 James Miller LB 5 Jamaal Pritchett WR 6 Rickey Fletcher CB 6 Jay’juan Townsend WR 7 Marquise Robinson CB 7 Gio Lopez QB 8 Yam Banks S 8 DJ Thomas-Jones TE 9 Ke’Shun Brown LB 9 Devin Voisin WR 10 Tanner McGee QB 10 Quentin Wilfawn LB 11 Jamie Sheriff DL 11 Anthony Eager WR 12 Jamall Hickbottom DL 13 Christopher Wallace Jr. S 13 Javon Ivory WR 14 Cole Blaylock S 14 Kentrel Bullock RB 15 Chrystyile Caldwell LB 15 Shamar Sandgren WR 16 Jamarrien Burt CB 16 Christopher Davis Jr. WR 17 Bishop Davenport QB 17 Reggie Neely CB 18 RJ Moss Jr. DL 18 Keyshawn Woodyard WR 19 Dallas Gamble CB 19 Trip Maxwell QB 20 Lamondre Brooks DL 20 Brandon Crum TE 21 Jarvis Durr RB 21 Jordan Norman DL 22 Trey Kiser LB 22 PJ Martin RB 23 Cash Turner WR 23 Tremel States-Jones S 24 Josh Bledsoe CB 25 Khalil Jacobs LB 26 Brian Dillard CB 26 Jonathon Carter RB 27 Jacob Hopper TE 27 Gavin Forsha LB 28 Isaac Mason S 28 Travis Drosos LS 29 Marco Lee Jr. RB 29 Wesley Miller S 30 Charles Coleman III DL 30 Stacey Boykins Jr. WR 31 Mike Harris S 32 Blayne Myrick LB 33 Dorian Smith RB 33 Alex Shamburger S 34 Micah Turner TE 34 Jordan Buchanan S 35 Nick Curtis DL 35 David Delgado P/K 36 Diego Guajardo PK 36 Cameron Rutledge DL 37 Jacob Meeks PK 37 Karon Weary S 39 Dalton Hughes LB 40 Aleksi Pulkkinen K 42 Anthony Zaccaro LS 43 Taylor Milton LB 44 Michael Archie CB 45 Ed Smith IV DL 46 Toshi Yamamoto DL 47 Eli Ntsasa S 48 Jordon Williams LB 49 Logan Lewis LB 51 Reed Buys OL 52 John Ward OL 53 Emauri Sibley LB 55 Dontae Lucas OL 55 Maurice Strong Jr. DL 56 Adrian Griffin OL 57 Jayson Jarrell OL

Ht. 5-9 5-8 5-9 6-3 6-3 6-0 5-7 6-1 5-9 6-2 5-9 6-2 6-0 6-1 6-0 6-1 6-2 6-1 6-0 6-4 6-1 6-2 6-0 6-2 6-0 6-1 6-0 5-11 6-1 6-2 6-1 6-0 6-2 6-0 6-4 6-1 6-0 6-2 6-2 6-4 5-11 6-3 6-0 5-10 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-2 6-2 5-9 6-6 6-3 5-9 6-0 6-0 5-11 6-3 6-1 5-10 6-2 5-9 6-2 6-3 6-1 6-5 5-10 6-0 6-1 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-4 6-2 6-3 6-1 6-2 5-11 6-1 6-2 5-11 6-4 6-4 6-0 6-4 6-1 6-5 6-0

Wt. 202 187 185 220 223 204 210 192 185 232 172 196 176 193 223 208 252 235 194 219 257 269 173 305 196 202 195 204 205 168 168 154 185 184 266 195 194 201 244 260 185 239 233 205 157 200 170 226 190 184 257 225 192 222 235 188 283 198 178 223 175 171 213 168 215 175 191 178 202 174 226 190 227 226 204 290 220 187 200 225 305 290 200 317 294 281 300

Yr. Hometown R-Sr. Mobile, Ala. So. Mobile, Ala. Sr. Lake Cormorant, Miss. Sr. Irondale, Ala. Sr. Jacksonville, Fla. R-Jr. Crestview, Fla. Sr. Opelika, Ala. R-Jr. Westerville, Ohio Jr. Mobile, Ala. Sr. Tampa, Fla. Jr. Jackson, Ala. So. Durant, Miss. Jr. Forest, Miss. Jr. Crosby, Miss. Fr. Huntsville, Ala. Jr. Ridgeland, Miss. Sr. Mobile, Ala. R-Jr. Montgomery, Ala. R-Jr. Crestview, Fla. R-Jr. Randleman, N.C. R-Sr. Oxford, Miss. R-Sr. Terry, Miss. Fr. Mobile, Ala. Sr. Mobile, Ala. So. Mobile, Ala. R-Jr. Grove Hill, Ala. Fr. Mobile, Ala. Jr. Columbia, Miss. R-Fr. Elba, Ala. Jr. Savannah, Ga. R-Fr. Ocala, Fla. So. Watson, La. R-Fr. Spring, Texas Jr. Memphis, Tenn. So. Biloxi, Miss. R-So. Mobile, Ala. R-Jr. Booneville, Miss. Fr. Flowood, Miss. So. Birmingham, Ala. Sr. Auburn, Ala. Fr. Brandon, Miss. Fr. Hoover, Ala. Sr. Sulphur, Okla. Fr. New Orleans, La. Fr. Orange Beach, Ala. So. Surrey, BC, Canada Fr. Lafayette, Ala. So. Clearwater, Fla. Jr. Ocala, Fla. R-Fr. Troy, Ala. Jr. Boaz, Ala. Jr. Nashville, Tenn. R-Fr. Florence, Ala. Jr. Gilbert, Ariz. Sr. Columbus, Ga. R-Fr. Columbia, Miss. R-Sr. Huntsville, Ala. Fr. Daphne, Ala. R-Jr. Phenix City, Ala. So. Fairhope, Ala. Fr. Mobile, Ala. Fr. Mobile, Ala. Fr. Antioch, Ala. R-Fr. Suwanee, Ga. R-Jr. Birmingham, Ala. Jr. San Diego, Calif. Sr. Spanish Fort, Ala. Jr. McCalla, Ala. Sr. Grand Prairie, Texas Fr. Columbia, Miss. So. Tupelo, Miss. Fr. H elsinki, Finland Jr. Melville, N.Y. Jr. Zachary, La. Fr. Pensacola, Fla. So. Tuscaloosa, Ala. Fr. Hoover, Ala. Jr. West Linn, Ore. Fr. Metairie, La. Fr. Metairie, La. R-Jr. Vicksburg, Miss. Fr. Atmore, Ala. So. Zachary, La. Sr. Overton, Fla. Sr. Raiford, Fla. Fr. Pleasant Grove, Ala. Jr. Fairhope, Ala.

59 61 62 65 67 69 70 71 73 74 74 75 76 77 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 93 94 95 96 97 99

Sam Williams OL Julius Kidd OL Kade Hogue OL Josh McCulloch OL Reggie Smith OL Kenton Jerido OL Adrein Strickland OL James Robinson OL Daniel Foster-Allen OL Reid Gavin OL Johnathan Street DL Damon Parr OL Lucas Taylor OL Malachi Carney OL Jordan Davis OL Hollis McDaniel TE Jeremiah Webb WR Trent Thomas TE Jace Larsen WR Oakley Coleman WR Caeleb Schlachter WR Todd Justice TE Jack Martin P Lincoln Sefcik TE Chris Holifield Jr. WR Carlos Johnson Jr. DL Nathan Rawlins-Kibonge DL Baxter Turner LS Hamilton DiBoyan K Brock Higdon DL Eli Webb LB Devery Smith DL Wy’Kevious Thomas DL

6-0 6-2 6-1 6-3 6-1 6-2 6-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 6-2 6-6 6-5 6-4 6-5 6-3 5-11 6-4 6-1 6-3 6-3 6-3 5-11 6-3 5-10 6-0 6-6 5-10 5-11 6-7 6-2 6-1 6-2

291 318 295 312 314 331 332 330 298 331 290 349 330 315 319 205 192 235 161 185 192 244 178 248 184 282 240 188 155 268 222 280 308

R-Fr. Pascagoula, Miss. R-Fr. Mobile, Ala. R-Fr. Daphne, Ala. Sr. Houston, Texas R-Sr. Pensacola, Fla. So. Tuscaloosa, Ala. So. Panama City, Fla. R-Jr. Montgomery, Ala. R-Fr. Mobile, Ala. So. Ellisville, Miss. R-Jr. State Line, Miss. So. Jacksonville, Ala. R-Fr. Mobile, Ala. R-Fr. Pleasant Grove, Ala. R-So. Fairburn, Ga. Fr. New Orleans, La. R-Jr. Chicago, Ill. Fr. Mobile, Ala. Fr. New Orleans, La. R-Jr. Mobile, Ala. R-Fr. Kelowna, B.C., Canada R-Jr. Chelsea, Ala. Sr. Mobile, Ala. Sr. Enid, Okla. R-Jr. Mobile, Ala. R-Jr. Mobile, Ala. R-So. Portland, Ore. Fr. Saraland, Ala. Fr. Alpharetta, Ga. Jr. Pelham, Ala. So. Fairhope, Ala. Jr. Daphne, Ala. R-Jr. Riverdale, Ga.

Name Jamie Sheriff Wy’Kevious Thomas Charles Coleman III Yam Banks James Miller Trey Kiser Quentin Wilfawn Ricky Fletcher Mike Harris Jaden Voisin Marquise Robinson

Ht. 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-1 6-1 6-0 6-1 6-2 5-10 6-0 6-1

Wt. 269 308 283 208 232 233 257 196 178 204 193

Yr. R-Sr. R-Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. R-Jr. So. R-Jr. R-Jr. Jr.

Ht. 6-0 6-3 5-11 6-0 5-10 5-11

Wt. 191 202 178 222 190 204

Yr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

Ht. 6-3 5-7 5-10 6-1 5-8 6-3 6-5 6-4 6-1 6-4 6-6

Wt. 223 210 190 202 172 248 319 305 314 322 332

Yr. Sr. Sr. Jr. R-Jr. So. Sr. R-So. R-Jr. Sr. Sr. So.

DEFENSE Pos. # BANDIT 11 NG 99 DT 30 HUSKY 8 MIKE 4 STING 22 WOLF 10 FCB 6 ROVER 31 FS 2 BCB 7

SPECIAL TEAMS Pos. # PK 36 KOS 37 P/H 87 LS 28 PR 4 KR 14

Name Diego Guajardo Jacob Meeks Jack Martin Travis Drosos Caullin Lacy Kentrel Bullock

OFFENSE Pos. # QB 2 RB 3 WR 4 WR 13 WR 5 TE 88 LT 79 LG 51 C 67 RG 55 RT 70

Name Carter Bradley La’Damian Webb Caullin Lacy Javon Ivory Jamaal Pritchett Lincoln Sefcik Jordan Davis Reed Buys Reggie Smith Dontae Lucas Adrein Stickland

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SOUTH ALABAMA RECORD: 4-4 (2-2 SBC)

SCHEDULE

AT TULANE - L, 17-37 9/2

SE LOUISIANA - W, 35-17 9/9

AT OKLAHOMA ST. - W, 33-7 9/16

CENTRAL MICHIGAN - L, 30-34 9/23

AT JMU - L, 23-31 9/30

AT ULM - W, 55-7 10/7

SOUTHERN MISS - W, 55-3 10/17

LOUISIANA - L, 20-33 10/28

KANE WOMMACK HEAD COACH

Enters his third year as the head coach of the South Alabama football program after a record-setting 2022 season in which the team won 10 games and made a trip to the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. Last season, the Jags finished 10-3 and finished second in the Sun Belt Conference West Division. The ten wins were the most of any South Alabama team during FBS play and tied the school record for wins in a season dating back to the inception of the program. South Alabama had 14 players selected to allconference teams at the end of the year with La’Damian Webb and Yam Banks earning first-team honors and Banks earning All-American honors at the end of the year. The program had a pair of players – Jalen Wayne and Darrell Luter, Jr. – named to the Reese’s Senior Bowl and were selected to participate in the NFL Combine.

KEY PLAYERS

AT TROY 11/2

ARKANSAS STATE 11/11

MARSHALL 11/18

AT TEXAS STATE 11/25

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2023 SUN BELT SCHEDULES APPALACHIAN STATE

9/2 9/9 9/16 9/23 9/30 10/10 10/21 10/28 11/4 11/11 11/18 11/25

Gardner-Webb W, 45-24 at North Carolina L, 34-40 East Carolina W, 43-28 at Wyoming L, 19-22 at ULM W, 41-40 Coastal Carolina L, 24-27 at Old Dominion L, 21-28 Southern Miss W, 48-38 Marshall 5 p.m. at Georgia State 1 p.m. at James Madison TBA Georgia Southern TBA

ARKANSAS STATE

9/2 9/9 9/16 9/23 9/30 10/7 10/21 10/28 11/4 11/11 11/18 11/25

at Oklahoma L, 0-73 Memphis L, 3-37 Stony Brook W, 31-7 Southern Miss W, 44-37 at UMass W, 52-28 at Troy L, 3-37 Coastal Carolina L, 17-27 at ULM W, 34-24 Louisiana 2 p.m. at South Alabama 4 p.m. Texas State 2 p.m. at Marshall TBA

9/2 9/9 9/16 9/23 9/30 10/7 10/21 10/28 11/4 11/9 11/18 11/25

Northwestern State

LOUISIANA

W, 38-13 at Old Dominion L, 31-38 at UAB W, 41-21 Buffalo W, 45-38 at Minnesota L, 24-35 Texas State W, 34-30 Georgia State L, 17-20 at South Alabama W, 33-20 at Arkansas State 2 p.m. Southern Miss 6:30 p.m. at Troy TBA ULM TBA

SOUTHERN MISS

9/2 9/9 9/16 9/23 9/30 10/7 10/17 10/28 11/4 11/9 11/18 11/25

Alcorn State W, 40-14 at Florida State L, 13-66 Tulane L, 3-21 at Arkansas State L, 37-44 Texas State L, 36-50 Old Dominion L, 13-17 at South Alabama L, 3-55 at App State L, 38-48 ULM TBA at Louisiana 6:30 p.m. at Mississippi State 11 a.m. Troy 6 p.m.

COASTAL CAROLINA

9/2 at UCLA L, 13-27 9/9 JSU W, 30-16 9/16 Dusquesne W, 66-7 9/21 Georgia State L, 17-30 9/30 at Georgia Southern L, 28-38 10/10 at Appalachian State W, 27-24 10/21 at Arkansas State W, 27-17 10/28 Marshall W, 34-6 11/4 at Old Dominion 2:30 p.m. 11/11 Texas State 2:30 p.m. 11/18 at Army 11 a.m. 11/25 James Madison TBA

9/2 9/9 9/23 9/30 10/7 10/14 10/19 10/28 11/4 11/11 11/19 11/25

9/2 9/9 9/16 9/23 9/30 10/7 10/14 10/28 11/4 11/11 11/18 11/25

MARSHALL

Albany W, 21-17 at East Carolina W, 31-13 Virginia Tech W, 24-17 Old Dominion W, 41-35 at NC State L, 41-48 at Georgia State L, 24-41 James Madison L, 9-20 at Coastal Carolina L, 6-34 at App State 5 p.m. Georgia Southern 6 p.m. at South Alabma 4 p.m. Arkansas State TBA

TEXAS STATE

at Baylor W, 42-31 at UTSA L, 13-20 Jackson State W, 77-34 Nevada W, 35-24 at Southern Miss W, 50-36 at Louisiana L, 30-34 ULM W, 21-20 Troy L, 13-31 Georgia Southern 4 p.m. at Coastal Carolina 2:30 p.m. at Arkansas State TBA South Alabama 2 p.m.

GEORGIA SOUTHERN

9/2 The Citadel W, 34-0 9/9 UAB W, 49-35 9/16 at Wisconsin L, 14-35 9/23 at Ball State W, 40-3 9/30 Coastal Carolina W, 38-28 10/14 at James Madison L, 13-41 10/21 ULM W, 38-28 10/26 Georgia State W, 44-27 11/4 at Texas State 4 p.m. 11/11 at Marshall 6 p.m. 11/18 Old Dominion TBA 11/25 App State TBA

OLD DOMINION

9/2 9/9 9/16 9/23 9/30 10/7 10/21 10/28 11/4 11/11 11/18 11/25

at Virginia Tech Louisiana Wake Forest

L, 17-36 W, 38-31 L, 24-27 Texas A&M Uni-C W, 10-9 at Marshall L, 35-41 at Southern Miss W, 17-13 App State W, 28-21 at James Madison L, 27-30 Coastal Carolina 2:30 p.m. at Liberty 12 p.m. at Goegia Southern TBA Goergia State TBA

9/2 9/9 9/16 9/23 9/30 10/7 10/14 10/28 11/2 11/11 11/18 11/25

SFA at Kansas State James Madison

TROY

W, 48-30 L, 13-42 L, 14-16 Western Kentucky W, 27-24 at Georgia State W, 28-7 Arkansas State W, 37-3 at Army W, 19-0 at Texas State W, 31-13 South Alabama 6:30 p.m. at ULM 1 p.m. Louisiana 2:30 p.m Southern Miss TBA

GEORGIA STATE

8/31 9/9 9/16 9/21 9/30 10/14 10/21 10/26 11/4 11/11 11/18 11/26

Rhode Island W, 42-35 UConn W, 35-14 at Charlotte W, 41-25 at Coastal Carolina W, 30-17 Troy L, 7-28 Marshall W, 41-24 at Louisiana W, 20-17 at Ga. Southern L, 27-44 James Madison 2:30 p.m. App State 1 p.m. at LSU TBA at Old Dominion TBA

JAMES MADISON

9/2 Bucknell W, 38-3 9/9 at Virginia W, 36-35 9/16 at Troy W, 16-14 9/23 at Utah State W, 45-38 9/30 South Alabama W, 31-23 10/14 Georgia Southern W, 41-13 10/19 at Marshall W, 20-9 10/28 Old Dominion W, 30-27 11/4 at Georgia State 2:30 p.m. 11/11 UConn TBA 11/18 App State TBA 11/25 at Coastal Carolina TBA

SOUTH ALABAMA

9/2 9/9 9/16 9/23 9/30 10/7 10/17 10/28 11/2 11/11 11/18 11/25

at Tulane L, 17-37 Southeastern Louisiana W, 35-17 at Oklahoma State W, 33-7 Central Michigan L, 30-34 at James Madison L, 23-31 at ULM W, 55-7 Southern Miss W, 55-3 Louisiana L, 20-33 at Troy 6:30 p.m. Arkansas State 4 p.m. Marshall 4 p.m. at Texas State 2 p.m.

9/2 9/9 9/16 9/30 10/7 10/14 10/21 10/28 11/4 11/11 11/18 11/25

Army Lamar at Texas A&M App State South Alabama at Texas State

ULM

W, 17-13 W, 24-14 L, 3-47 L, 40-41 L, 7-55 L, 20-21 at Georgia Southern L, 28-38 Arkansas State L, 24-34 at Southern Miss TBA Troy TBA at Ole Miss TBA at Ragin’ Cajuins TBA

MEN’S BASKETBALL TAKE THE STAIRS TO THE NEXT LEVEL By: Chad Mays

The 2023-24 Troy men’s basketball team gears up for its fifth season under head coach Scott Cross’s direction; this year, there’s unfinished business. The Trojans are the only team in the Sun Belt Conference to have won 20 overall and 10 conference games in the last two seasons. But despite this, there is still more the program wants to achieve. Troy is looking for its first conference title since the 2016-17 season, but it won’t come easy this season. Cross welcomed three new coaches to his six-man staff, headlined by new associate head coach Greg Young. Young and Cross worked together from 2009-2018 at UT Arlington when Cross was the head coach there. Larry Cordaro — who also spent time with Cross at UTA — joined on as an assistant coach and director of operations after serving as the

head coach at LSU-Alexandria from 2014-23, where he had much success, including an appearance in the 2018 national championship game. Rounding out the new staff is former professional player Kelvin Lewis, who will serve as an assistant coach and the director of player development. Lewis was recruited by Cross out of high school but opted to attend Houston, where he set numerous records and racked up a plethora of accolades. He most recently played overseas. In addition to the new coaches, this year’s team welcomes 12 new players alongside its five returners. Headlining the 2023-24 roster are Christyon “Spudd” Eugene and Aamer Muhammad. Eugene was named to the Preseason All-Sun Belt First Team and Muhammad to the Preseason AllSun Belt Third Team. Despite the turnover, Cross isn’t concerned with how it will affect the team.

“Our players really have a special bond, and I believe that this will help us as we fight through the inevitable adversity that every team faces throughout a long season,” Cross said. “It has been an adjustment with so many new faces and players, but this is what makes coaching so much fun: the ability to start with something new and create something special. New faces bring new energy to the team.” Now, it’s up to the coaches to help support the players to help them reach their goals. “As coaches, we have to figure out how to utilize the strengths of our team while improving upon our weaknesses so that we can win a championship together,” Cross said. The Trojans open their season on Monday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m., as they take on Fort Lauderdale at Trojan Arena.

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WINTER SPORTS

MEN’S BASKETBALL (--, -- SBC)

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL (--, -- SBC)

Nov. 6

Fort Lauderdale

Troy, Ala.

11 a.m.

Nov. 6

West Alabama

Troy, Ala.

6 p.m.

Nov. 8

Ohio

Athens, Ohio

6 p.m.

Nov. 11

Ball State

Troy, Ala.

3:33 p.m.

Nov. 10

Oregon State

Corvallis, Ore.

6 p.m.

Nov. 14

Samford

Troy, Ala.

5:15 p.m.

Nov. 14

Reinhardt

Troy, Ala.

7:30 p.m.

Nov. 19

Tennesee

Knoxville, Tenn.

Nov. 20

!Sam Houston

Troy, Ala.

6 p.m.

Nov. 29

Belmont

Troy, Ala.

Nov. 24

!Grambling State

Troy, Ala.

4 p.m.

Dec. 2

Memphis

Memphis, Tenn.

TBD

Nov. 27

Eastern Kentucky

Richmond, Ky.

6 p.m.

Dec. 6

Georgia

Athens, Ga.

TBD

Dec. 1

SIUE

Troy, Ala.

Dec. 9

Dayton

Dayton, Ohio

Dec. 12

SUNO

Dec. 19

TBD 6 p.m.

6 p.m.

Dec. 9

UT-Martin

Troy, Ala.

3:33 p.m.

11:30 a.m.

Dec. 17

Iowa State

Ames, Iowa

TBD

Troy, Ala.

6 p.m.

Dec. 20

!SFA

Clarksville, Tenn.

TBD

Ole Miss

Oxford, Miss.

6 p.m.

Dec. 21

!New Mexico State

Clarksville, Tenn.

TBD

Dec. 21

Eastern Kentucky

Troy, Ala.

6 p.m.

Dec. 30

*Georgia State

Troy, Ala.

Dec. 30

Coastal Carolina*

Conway, S.C.

1 p.m.

Jan. 4

*Georgia Southern

Stateboro, Ga.

Jan. 4

Old Dominion*

Troy, Ala.

3:33 p.m.

Jan. 6

*Coastal Carolina

Conway, S.C.

Jan. 6

App State*

Troy, Ala.

7:30 p.m.

Jan. 10

*Louisiana

Troy, Ala.

5:15 p.m.

Jan. 10

Louisiana*

Troy, Ala.

4 p.m.

Jan. 13

*James Madison

Troy, Ala.

2 p.m.

Jan. 13

Southern Miss*

Troy, Ala.

4 p.m.

Jan. 18

*Texas State

San Marcos, Texas

Jan. 18

South Alabama*

Mobile, Ala.

7 p.m.

Jan. 20

*Louisiana

Lafayette, La.

TBD

Jan. 20

Southern Miss*

Hattiesburg, Miss.

2 p.m.

Jan. 25

*Southern Miss

Troy, Ala.

6 p.m.

Jan. 24

Texas State*

Troy, Ala.

6 p.m.

Jan. 27

*Arkansas State

Troy, Ala.

2 p.m.

Jan. 27

South Alabama*

Troy, Ala.

4 p.m.

Feb. 1

*ULM

Monroe, La.

TBD

Feb. 1

Georgia Southern

Stateboro, Ga.

6 p.m.

Feb. 3

*Southern Miss

Hattiesburg, Miss.

TBD

Feb. 3

Georgia State*

Atlanta, Ga.

TBD

Feb. 7

*Old Dominion

Norfolk, Va.

TBD

Feb. 7

Marshall*

Troy, Ala.

6 p.m.

Feb. 10

MAC Challenge

TBD

Feb. 10

MAC Opponent

Troy, Ala.

3:33 p.m.

Feb. 15

*Texas State

Troy, Ala.

5:15 p.m.

Feb. 15

Arkansas State*

Troy, Ala.

7:30 p.m.

Feb. 17

*ULM

Troy, Ala.

2 p.m.

Feb. 17

ULM*

Troy, Ala.

4 p.m.

Feb. 21

*Arkansas State

Jonesboro, Ark.

Feb. 22

Arkansas State*

Jonesboro, Ark.

Feb. 24

ULM*

Monroe, La.

Feb. 28

Louisiana*

Lafayette, La.

Mar. 1

Texas State*

San Marcos, Texas

Mar. 5-11

$Sun Belt Tournament

Pensacola, Fla.

Home Games *SBC Games !Trojan Classic $Pensacola, Fla.

3:33 p.m. TBD TBD

TBD

7 p.m.

Feb. 24

*South Alabama

Mobile, Ala.

TBD

2:30 p.m.

Feb. 28

*Appalachian State

Troy, Ala.

6 p.m.

7 p.m.

Mar. 1

*South Alabama

Troy, Ala.

6 p.m.

7:15 p.m.

Mar. 5-11

$Sun Belt Tournament

Pensacola, Fla.

TBD

Home Games *SBC Games !Austin Paey Tournamnet $Pensacola, Fla.

FALL SPORTS

VOLLEYBALL (13-9, 11-1 SBC) Aug. 26 Aug. 27

! Louisville

Louisville, Ky.

! Wright State

Louisville, Ky.

SOCCER (6-10-2, 1-7-2 SBC) L, 0-3

Aug. 17

Lipscomb

Nashville, Tenn.

L, 0-3

Aug. 20

Auburn

Auburn, Ala.

L, 0-5

Kennesaw^

Mobile. Ala.

W, 3-0

Queens of Charlotte ^

Mobile, Ala.

W, 1-0

Aug. 31

Alabama A&M

Troy, Ala.

W, 2-0

Sept. 3

Alabama State

Troy, Ala.

W, 4-1

Samford

Troy Ala.

L, 0-1 L, 1-2

Aug. 27

! Washington State

Louisville, Ky.

L, 0-3

Aug. 24

Sept. 2

% Miami

Columbia, S.C.

L, 0-3

Aug. 27

Sept. 3

% South Carolina

Columbia, S.C.

L, 1-3

Sept. 8

# Western Kentucky

Bowling Green, Ky.

L, 0-3

Sept. 8

# College of Charleston

Bowling Green, Ky.

W, 3-1

Sept. 7

North Florida

Jacksonville, Fla.

W, 1-0

Sept. 9

# No. 17 Arkansas

Bowling Green, Ky.

L, 1-3

Sept. 10

Sept. 14

Alabama

Troy, Ala.

L, 2-3

Sept. 17

Appalachian State*

Boone, N.C.

L, 0-1

Sept. 15

Grambling State

Troy, Ala.

W, 3-0

Sept. 21

Southern Miss*

Troy, Ala.

L, 1-2

Sept. 21

*Louisiana

Lafayette, La.

W, 3-0

Sept. 24

Texas State*

San Marcos, Texas

T, 1-1

Sept. 22

*Louisiana

Lafayette, La.

W, 3-0

Sept. 30

Marshall*

Troy, Ala.

L, 1-2

Sept. 29

*Southern Miss

Troy, Ala.

W, 3-0

Oct. 5

Arkansas State*

Jonesboro, Ark.

L, 1-2

Sept. 30

*Southern Miss

Troy, Ala.

W, 3-2

Oct. 8

South Alabama*

Troy, Ala.

L, 0-1

Oct. 6

*Marshall

Huntington, W.Va.

W, 3-0

Oct. 14

Coastal Carolina*

Troy, Ala.

T, 2-2

Oct. 19

ULM*

Monroe, La.

L, 0-3

Oct. 7

*Marshall

Huntington, W.Va.

W, 3-1

Oct. 13

*Arkansas State

Troy, Ala.

W, 3-0

Oct. 22

Louisiana*

Troy, Ala.

W, 1-0

Oct. 25

Georgia Southern *

Statesboro, Ga.

L, 2-3

Oct. 14

*Arkansas State

Troy, Ala.

W, 3-1

Oct. 20

*ULM

Monroe, La.

W, 3-2

BOLD - Home Game

Oct. 21

*ULM

Monroe, La.

W, 3-1

* Sun Belt Conference Game

Oct. 26

*South Alabama

Mobile, Ala.

L, 0-3

^ South Alabama Tournament (Mobile, Ala.)

Oct. 27

*South Alabama

Mobile, Ala.

W, 3-1

Nov. 3

* Texas State

Troy, Ala.

6 p.m.

Nov. 4

* Texas State

Troy, Ala.

2 p.m.

Nov. 9

*Georgia Southern

Troy, Ala.

6 p.m.

Nov. 10

*Georgia Southern

Troy, Ala.

4 p.m.

Nov. 16

*Sun Belt Championship Foley, Ala.

TBA

BOLD - Home Game

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%Carolina Classic

FALL/WINTER SPORTS

WOMEN’S GOLF

MEN’S GOLF

Sept. 2-4

USA Intercollegiate

7th - 897

Sept. 10-12

Argent Financial Classic

Sept. 18-19

Hoover Invite

2nd - 902

Sept. 24-26

Graeme McDowell Invitational USF Intercollegiate

Oct. 10-11

Jupiter Women’s Invitational

T-7th - 898

Oct. 9-10

Oct 16-17

Lady Red Wolves Fall Classic

5th - 891

Oct. 16-17

Little Rock Invitational

Oct. 27-29

Bahamas Invitational

9th - 939

Oct. 16-17

Turtle Point Invite

Oct. 23-24

The Clerico

WOMEN’S TENNIS Sept. 22-24

Samford Fall Invitational

N/A

Oct. 5-9

ITA Southern Regional

N/A

Oct. 27-28

Roberta Alison Fall Classic

N/A

Nov. 3-5

Stetson Hatters Invitational

Stetson, Fla.

CROSS COUNTRY Sept. 1

JSU Foothills Invitational

Women - 4th / Men - 8th

Sept. 15

Southern Showcase Invite

Women - 20th / Men -21st

Sept. 29

Huntingdon 8k/6k

Oct. 13 Oct. 28 Nov. 10

Alabama Crimson Classic SBC Championships NCAA South Regional

13th - 876 17th - 866 T-11th - 872 2nd - 851 N/A 7th - 872

MEN’S TENNIS Sept. 30 - Oct. 8

ITA All-American

N/A

Oct. 6-8

Mercer Invitational

N/A

Oct. 12-16

ITA Southern Regional

N/A

Oct. 23-29

ITA Future

N/A

INDOOR T&F

Women - 1st / Men - 1st

Dec. 1

BSC Indoor Icebreaker

Birmingham, Ala.

Women - 24th / Men - 20th

Jan. 12

UAB Blazer Invitational

Birmingham, Ala.

Women - 13th / Men - 9th

Jan. 18-19

Samford Multi

Birmingham, Ala.

Feb. 4

USA Invitational

Birmingham, Ala.

Feb 9-10

Music City Challenge

Feb. 19-20

SBC Indoor Championship

Gainsville, Fla.

Nashville, Tenn. Birmingham, Ala.

SOUND OF THE SOUTH

The Troy University Band Program enjoys nationwide recognition as one of the finest and most comprehensive musical organizations of its kind. Troy instrumentalists not only have the opportunity to participate in the renowned “Sound of the South” Marching Band, but also have the opportunity to perform in the Symphony Band, four concert bands, jazz Ensembles, the Basketball Pep Band and various small ensembles. The 2015 – 2016 year marked the 50th Anniversary of The “Sound of the South” Marching Band. Dr. John M. Long created the band in it’s current form in the fall of 1965. Dr. Long developed The “Sound of the South” into a collegiate ensemble that has developed a national reputation for its quality musicianship and exciting, innovative arrangements and drill design. The “Sound of the South” Marching Band entertains audiences regularly at all Troy home games and several away games. Recent away appearances include Troy University’s bowl appearances at the Silicon Valley Classic in San Jose, Calif., the GMAC Bowl in Mobile, Ala., and three appearances at the New Orleans Bowl in the Louisiana

Superdome. In fact, over the past few years, the “South of the South” Marching Band has traveled tens of thousands of miles entertaining audiences literally from coast to coast. Additionally, the “Sound” has been featured on all major broadcast and sports networks including ESPN, Fox Sports South and USA television networks. Other honors which the “Sound of the South” has received is the representation of the State of Alabama at the Inaugural Parades of President Richard Nixon (1969 and 1973), President Ronald Reagan (1985), and President George Bush (1989). The “Sound” has also performed halftime shows with Grammy Award-winning artists Brian McKnight, Lee Greenwood, The Temptations and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, Chubby Checker. The “Sound of the South” Pep Band performs at all men’s and women’s basketball home games. Comprised of 30 musicians from all academic disciplines, the pep band entertains the home crowd with great music and irreverent, energetic cheering. This group travels with men’s and women’s

basketball to the Sun Belt Conference Tournament, as well as the NCAA Tournaments. Membership in the basketball pep band is by audition, and it performs from Mid-October to April each academic year. The “Sound of the South” is the largest student organization on campus and its members have produced leaders in academics, student government, and athletics, as well as other areas of campus life. Students have the opportunity to participate in several professional organizations including Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma, Phi Mu Alpha, Sigma Alpha Iota and Phi Boota Roota. For information regarding band scholarships auditions, please contact Dr. Mark Walker, Director of Bands at Troy University, Troy, AL 36082. Dr. Walker may be reached by phone at (334) 670-3281, or by email at troyband@troy. edu. You may also log on to the internet at www.troysoundofthesouth.org for information about scholarship auditions, special events, upcoming “Sound” schedules and general information about the “Sound of the South.” WE KNOW YOU WILL ENJOY THE SHOW, GO TROJANS!

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL BACK WITH A PURPOSE By: Robert Stevens

The Troy women’s basketball program is primed to begin the 2023-24 season as head coach Chanda Rigby enters her 12th year at the helm.

“We are ready for another great season of Troy women’s basketball,” Rigby said. “Our returners are hungry and improved. Our newcomers are talented fill specific gaps that we had on last year’s roster. We are looking forward to having our most successful season yet.” Troy enters the new season after a heartbreaking exit to the Sun Belt Conference Tournament after a controversial missed call for six players being on the court for Old Dominion resulted in an 86-83 loss. Through 30 games, Troy finished 17-13, 12-6 SBC and earned a first-round bye. Before the end, Troy ranked first in the conference in scoring (83.3), rebounding (50.9), steals (11.6) and offensive rebounds (21.6) and had three All-Sun Belt members in Makayia Hallmon

(second), Tai’Sheka Porchia (third) and Ja’Mia Hollings (third). Those same three players find themselves on the Preseason All-Sun Belt teams, seeing Hallmon secure Troy’s fourth straight first-team appearance. Meanwhile, Hollings and Porchia tallied Troy’s total to three to ensure the most players in the Sun Belt and the most for the program since 2021-22. The Trojans return five players outside their all-conference members in Gabbi Cartagena, Felmas Koranga, Nia Daniel, Sharonica Hartsfield and Shaniah Nunn, while adding five newcomers in Leilani Guion, Leilani Augmon, Sara Carvajal Caro, Shaulana Wagner and Zay Dyer. The roster is dominated by upperclassmen, split between two sophomores, six juniors and five seniors.

much improved in our man to man defense, and to be more efficient with our offensive possessions. Sun Belt Preseason Coaches Polls placed Troy in second with three firstplace votes, nine votes behind James Madison. The Trojans look to defend their placement on Nov. 11 when they open the season against Ball State for game one of the MAC-SBC Challenge in Trojan Arena. Nine nonconference games follow Troy’s season opener before SBC play kicks off on Dec. 30 in Trojan Arena against Georgia State. Then, 17 conference and one MAC-SBC Challenge game later, the Trojans battle for their third tournament title since 2015.

“This year, we plan to keep delivering on our system goals of playing fast and being the nation’s best rebounders,” Rigby said. “Three of our new goals that we have added are to be great at finishing out games, 79

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BOWL TRADITION

SILICON VALLEY FOOTBALL CLASSIC San Jose, Calif. - December 30, 2004 Northern Illinois 34, Troy 21

R+L CARRIERS NEW ORLEANS BOWL New Orleans, La. - December 22, 2006 Troy 41, Rice 17

R+L CARRIERS NEW ORLEANS BOWL New Orleans, La. - December 21, 2008 Southern Miss 30, Troy 27 (OT)

GMAC BOWL

Mobile, Ala. - January 6, 2010 (25) Central Michigan 44, Troy 41 (2OT)

R+L CARRIERS NEW ORLEANS BOWL New Orleans, La. - December 18, 2010 Troy 48, Ohio 21

DOLLAR GENERAL BOWL Mobile, Ala. - December 23, 2016 Troy 28, Ohio 23

R+L CARRIERS NEW ORLEANS BOWL New Orleans, La. - December 26, 2017 Troy 50, North Texas 30

DOLLAR GENERAL BOWL Mobile, Ala. - December 22, 2018 Troy 42, Buffalo 32

DULUTH TRADING CO CURE BOWL Orlando, Fla. - December 16, 2022 No. 24 Troy 18, No. 22 UTSA 12

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PLAYERS DRAFTED SINCE JOINING THE SUN BELT *First round selections highlighted

DeMARCUS WARE (‘05) First Round - Dallas Cowboys

Highest draft pick in Sun Belt history

BRANNON CONDREN (‘07) Fourth Round - Indianapolis Colts

LEODIS MCKELVIN (‘08)

DeMarcus WARE, Retired

First Round - Buffalo Bills

Highest draft pick in Sun Belt history

SHERROD MARTIN (‘09)

Second Round - Carolina Panthers

CAMERON SHEFFIELD (‘10) Fifth Round - Kansas City Chiefs

JORRICK CALVIN (‘10)

Sixth Round - Arizona Cardinals

Osi UMENYIORA, Retired

LEVI BROWN (‘10)

Seventh Round - Buffalo Bills

JERREL JERNIGAN (‘11) Third Round - New York Giants

JONATHAN MASSAQUOI (‘12) Fifth Round - Atlanta Falcons

ANTONIO GARCIA (‘17)

Third Round - New England Patriots

JAKE ANDREWS (‘23)

Lawrence TYNES, Retired

Fourth Round - New England Patriots

TROJANS IN THE SUPER BOWL SUPER BOWL XVII (‘83)

Pasadena, Calif. - Redskins 27, Dolphins 17

Virgil Seay (WR) - Washington Redskins

SUPER BOWL XVIII (‘84)

Tampa, Fla. - Raiders 38, Redskins 9

Virgil Seay (WR) - Washington Redskins

SUPER BOWL XXII (‘88)

San Diego, Calif. - Redskins 42, Broncos 10

Jack Peavey (C) - Denver Broncos

VIRGIL SEAY, WASHINGTON REDSKINS, #80

SUPER BOWL XXXVII (‘03)

San Diego, Calif. - Buccaneers 48, Raiders 21

Kerry Jenkins (G) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

SUPER BOWL XLII (‘08)

Glendale, Ariz. - Giants 17, Patriots 14

Osi Umenyiora (DE) - New York Giants Lawrence Tynes (K) - New York Giants

SUPER BOWL XLV (‘11)

Arlington, Texas - Packers 31, Steelers 25

KERRY JENKINS, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS, #71

Steve McLendon (NT) - Pittsburgh Steelers

SUPER BOWL XLVI (‘12)

Indianapolis, Ind. - Giants 21, Patriots 17

Osi Umenyiora (DE) - New York Giants Lawrence Tynes (K) - New York Giants Jerrel Jernigan (WR) - New York Giants

SUPER BOWL 50 (‘16)

Santa Clara, Calif. - Broncos 24, Panthers 10

DeMarcus Ware (LB) - Denver Broncos Mario Addison (DE) - Carolina Panthers

SUPER BOWL LV (‘21)

Tampa Bay, Fla. - Buccaneers 31, Chiefs 9

DEMARCUS WARE, DENVER BRONCOS, #94

Steve McLendon (DT) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2012

RALPH ADAMS BILLY ATKINS LARRY BLAKENEY SIM BYRD DON MAESTRI VERGIL PARKS MCKINLEY DENISE MONROE CHARLES OLIVER CHASE RIDDLE MIKE TURK DEMARCUS WARE

CLASS OF 2013

JOHN ‘DOC’ ANDERSON JOHN ARCHER BOBBY ENSLEN CHAN GAILEY DANNY GRANT JOYCE SORRELL WILLIE TULLIS LAWRENCE TYNES

CLASS OF 2014 DANNY COX MIKE GRIFFIN PERRY GRIGGS TED HORSTED ANTHONY REED RICK RHOADES OSI UMENYIORA PAUL WORD

CLASS OF 2015

CLASS OF 2018

CLASS OF 2016

CLASS OF 2019

JAMES BATIE RONNY MOBLEY KATHY RUSSELL VIRGIL SEAY RONNIE SHELLEY ROBERT EARL STEWART WARD THIGPEN FREDDIE THOMAS

SANDY ATKINS RALPH BLACK DAVID FELIX AL LUCAS RICK MAXEY TERRY MCCORD CHARLES PICKETT JOHNNY WILLIAMS

CLASS OF 2017

BENNY BEARD DEWHITT BETTERSON MELANIE DAVIS DR. DOUG HAWKINS JERREL JERNIGAN DR. JOHNNY LONG BUBBA MARRIOTT FRANK SADLER

MANDEE ARMSTRONG CHUCK ASH BEN BATES BOB LAMBERT LEODIS MCKELVIN BOBBY PIERCE WENDALL STEPHENS STEVE VENABLE

CLASS OF 2023

MIKE AMOS SHERRILL BUSBY RHODNEY DONALDSON CHRIS FORCE CARL HOLLIS BARBARA SHERWOOD MARK SMARTT

JOHN FAIRCLOTH TAMRA HOWREN MITZI MCLENDON HASTY BROCK NUTTER GARRICK PIMIENTA DARRYL THOMAS

CLASS OF 2020

BARNEY BURNETT NANCY DANSBY SWANSON DR. RACHEL HASSAN GRAVEL MAX HOWELL MARK KING JUDE RINALDI

CLASS OF 2021 DR. LEON DAVIS COLLIN MCCRARY ANDY WHITENER

JUNIOR LOUISSAINT

JERRY MILLER

BARRY McKNIGHT

CHRIS BLACKSHEAR

TROY SPORTS RADIO NETWORK Barry McKnight is celebrating his 23rd season as the play-by-play “Voice of the Trojans” in 2023. A veteran of the broadcast industry, McKnight serves as the co-host of a sports talk radio show on WMSP-740 AM in Montgomery, where he has served in that capacity for the last 24 years. McKnight was selected as the 2010-11 recipient of the Sun Belt Conference Broadcaster of the Year award. He also works in television broadcasting, where he served as the primary play-by-play announcer for College Sports Southeast’s football, basketball and baseball coverage from 1997 until 2001. A nine-time winner of Associated Press Awards for broadcast excellence, he is a member of the American Sportscasters Association and National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. Jerry Miller is entering his 32nd year with the Troy Sports Radio Network and his 18th in the booth as the color analyst for football. For his first 11 years, Miller provided interviews, insight and analysis from a unique perspective on the sideline. A Troy alum and longtime supporter of the athletic program, Miller also serves as the color analyst for home Trojan men’s basketball and baseball games, in addition to his work covering numerous local high school events on both television and radio. Miller in a member of the Troy Baseball Hall of Fame. Junior Louissaint begins his fifth year as the sideline reporter for the Troy Sports Radio Network. Louissaint was a two-year starter for the Trojans in 2003-04 and famously returned a fumble 63 yards for a touchdown in Troy’s victory over No. 19 Missouri. Louissaint, a native of Miami via Haiti, went on to play professionally with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and then in the AFL with the Lakeland Thunderbolts and Florence Phantoms. Following his football playing days, Louissaint was an assistant coach at Pike County High School for three years and two years as the head varsity girls basketball coach. Chris Blackshear is in his 16th season with the Troy Sports Radio Network, working the sidelines for Trojan games and providing postgame interviews. Blackshear is a native of Phenix City, Alabama. He served as Vice President of Account Management in the North American Issuing Division at TSYS, a payments processing company in Columbus, Georgia, until his retirement in May 2021. Blackshear is also in his second term as an Alabama State Representative for District 80 which include portions of Lee and Russell Counties.

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The weekly Jon Sumrall call-in show, Trojan Talk, originates from Baumhower’s on Highway 231 in Troy weekly from 6-7 p.m. The fast-paced show hosted by Barry McKnight, the Voice of the Trojans, features Troy players, coaches and fans. It’s your chance to talk football with the head coach of the Trojans by calling toll-free at 1-844-GO-4-TROY.

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