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The Trojans will host Sam Houston on September 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN+, kicking off a schedule that positions them as favorites to win the Sun Belt West Division and contend for a fourth championship in five seasons.
Troy University’s football program opened its fall camp on Wednesday, marking the start of preparations for the upcoming season. Practices are being held on both the campus grass fields and inside the Indoor Practice Facility, giving the squad a versatile environment as they adjust to the compressed timeline.
Southern Miss is gearing up for a 2026 season that could define the tenure of its newest head coach, Blake Anderson. The program has been hit hard by the transfer portal, losing 38 players and retaining only one starter, senior quarterback Broderick Roman.
Southern Miss enters 2026 under new head coach Blake Anderson, who must navigate the loss of 38 players to the transfer portal and the return of only one starter. With a schedule ranked from easiest to hardest and a BetMGM win total of 4.5, the Golden Eagles face a gauntlet of opponents, each bringing its own storylines and challenges.
As the 2026‑27 academic year approaches, three former Kentucky football stand‑outs are set to command Division I head‑coaching positions, outnumbering their basketball counterparts.
The Sun Belt Conference will host its annual Media Days in New Orleans, spotlighting new head coaches, returning standouts and the league’s first College Football Playoff appearance.
Defensive lineman Ricardo “Bam” Parker announces his commitment to Troy University, citing influential coaches and a vision to win a state championship while pursuing a business, computer science or exercise physiology degree.
Participants paid $30 for a t‑shirt, snacks and a backstage pass, hearing from Coach Parker, Kandi Parker and players about the inclusive culture the program is building ahead of the 2026 season.
From a shocking 2004 defeat to an injury‑ridden 2019 victory, the Missouri‑Troy rivalry reveals a pattern of setbacks that continue to influence the Tigers’ approach to the Trojans.
Missouri’s past encounters with Troy have produced memorable victories but also costly injuries, raising doubts about the wisdom of future meetings.
The Tigers' 2026 schedule is split into three distinct categories, each shaping the narrative of a team poised to rebuild around a new quarterback and an uncertain running back situation.
The 2026 slate pits the Tigers against a mix of must‑win matchups, elite opponents and swing games, with new quarterback Austin Simmons and uncertain status for running back Ahmad Hardy shaping early expectations.
Missouri’s schedule overhaul brings a high‑stakes matchup against the Troy Trojans, whose revamped offense and stout defense promise a challenging test before conference play.
The Tigers will face the Troy Trojans in a key non‑conference matchup that highlights both teams' preparations for the upcoming season.