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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: William Clipson
Conference: Alabama Intercollegiate Athletic-

Team Home Summary  Coaches Games by Year Opponents Rankings Bowls Conference


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1919  <-- 1955 <- 1956 -> 1957 --> 2024
1956 Season Highlights
 William Clipson enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Troy.
 
1956 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 22  vs. West Alabama  21   6   W       
 Sat., Sep. 29  @ Tampa  19   32   L       
 Sat., Oct. 6  @ Delta State  0   19   L       
 Sat., Oct. 13  @ Jacksonville State  14   27   L       
 Sat., Oct. 20  vs. South Georgia College  13   2   W       
 Sat., Oct. 27  vs. Austin Peay State  14   13   W       
 Sat., Nov. 3  @ North Alabama  6   27   L       
   @ Carson-Newman  20   21   L       
 
1956 Season Totals
  Record3-5
  Points Scored107
  Scoring Average13.4
  Points Allowed147
  Defense Average18.4
  Opponents Record5-3
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record3-0
  Away Record0-5
1956 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1956 Alabama Intercollegiate Athletic- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Troy 3-5107147   William Clipson

1956 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1956 All Alabama Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


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