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Troy Football Team History


Troy Trojans
Troy University
 Troy, AL
Founded: 1887
Stadium: Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium
Capacity: 30,000
Colors: Cardinal, Black & Silver
Coach: Billy Atkins
Conference: Alabama Intercollegiate Athletic-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


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1919  <-- 1965 <- 1966 -> 1967 --> 2024
1966 Season Highlights
 Billy Atkins enters his 1st season as Head Coach at Troy.
 
1966 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
   @ Gordon (GA)  48   7   W       
 Sat., Sep. 17  @ Samford  13   14   L       
 Sat., Sep. 24  vs. West Alabama  37   29   W       
 Sat., Oct. 1  vs. Central Arkansas  41   7   W       
 Sat., Oct. 8  vs. Delta State  20   16   W       
 Sat., Oct. 15  @ Jacksonville State  6   27   L       
 Sat., Oct. 22  @ North Alabama  34   35   L       
 Sat., Oct. 29  vs. Northwestern State  7   14   L       
 Sat., Nov. 5  @ Tennessee-Martin  7   30   L       
 Sat., Nov. 12  @ Louisiana College  16   7   W       
 
1966 Season Totals
  Record5-5
  Points Scored229
  Scoring Average22.9
  Points Allowed186
  Defense Average18.6
  Opponents Record8-2
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record3-1
  Away Record2-4
1966 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1966 Alabama Intercollegiate Athletic- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Troy 5-5229186   Billy Atkins

1966 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1966 All Alabama Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


Great Moments in College Football History

The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.