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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  <-- 1958 <- 1959 -> 1960 --> 2024
1959 Season Highlights
 William Clipson enters his 5th season as Head Coach at Troy.
 
1959 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 19  @ West Alabama  7   6   W       
 Sat., Sep. 26  @ Tampa  15   35   L       
 Sat., Oct. 10  vs. Jacksonville State  12   35   L       
 Sat., Oct. 17  @ Newberry (SC)  6   33   L       
 Sat., Oct. 24  vs. North Alabama  14   34   L       
 Sat., Oct. 31  @ Austin Peay State  13   7   W       
 Sat., Nov. 7  vs. Carson-Newman  21   0   W       
 Sat., Nov. 14   Samford  19   20   L    @ Andalusia, AL   
 
1959 Season Totals
  Record3-5
  Points Scored107
  Scoring Average13.4
  Points Allowed170
  Defense Average21.3
  Opponents Record6-2
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record1-2
  Away Record2-2
1959 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1959 Alabama Intercollegiate Athletic- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Troy 3-5107170   William Clipson

1959 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1959 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

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