Troy University’s athletics department announced the full slate of kickoff times and television partners for the opening stretch of the 2026 football season, a schedule that blends home‑field advantage with challenging road tests.
Season Opener and Early Broadcast Highlights
The Trojans will open the campaign on September 5 when they host Sam Houston at 6 p.m. in The Vet, with the game streaming live on ESPN+. A week later, Troy welcomes Alabama State for a 2 p.m. showdown that will also be carried on ESPN+.
The first road test arrives on September 19 at Missouri, where kickoff is set for 11:45 a.m. and the contest will be split between the SEC Network+ and ESPN+ platforms. The following week, the team travels to Utah State, with a 6:30 p.m. (CT) start and a broadcast on CBS Sports Network.
Sun Belt Debut and Historical Context
Troy’s Sun Belt opener is slated for October 6 at 7 p.m. against Southern Miss, a game that will air on ESPN2. The Trojans enter the matchup riding a five‑game winning streak over the Golden Eagles, a streak that helped propel them to the Sun Belt Championship Game last season.
Adding to the excitement, Troy is returning both starting quarterbacks — Goose Crowder and Tucker Kilcrease — along with All‑American punter Evan Crenshaw and Sun Belt sack leader Donnie Smith. The roster also boasts the program’s most celebrated recruiting class to date, a class that outranked traditional powerhouses such as Penn State, Colorado and Wisconsin.
Ticket Information and Fan Access
Season tickets are available starting at $75, while Community Hero tickets can be purchased for $30. Fans can secure their seats through the official portal at TroyTrojans.com/FBTickets or by calling 877‑878‑WINS (9467).