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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  <-- 1960 <- 1961 -> 1962 --> 2024
1961 Season Highlights
 William Clipson enters his 7th season as Head Coach at Troy.
 
1961 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Sat., Sep. 23  @ Louisiana College  0   39   L       
 Sat., Sep. 30  @ West Alabama  7   0   W       
 Sat., Oct. 7  vs. Jacksonville State  21   22   L       
 Sat., Oct. 14  @ Delta State  0   48   L       
 Sat., Oct. 21  vs. North Alabama  8   14   L       
 Sat., Oct. 28  @ Austin Peay State  6   21   L       
 Sat., Nov. 4  vs. Tampa  6   27   L       
 Sat., Nov. 11  vs. Tennessee-Martin  8   22   L       
 Sat., Nov. 18  vs. Samford  0   80   L       
 
1961 Season Totals
  Record1-8
  Points Scored56
  Scoring Average6.2
  Points Allowed273
  Defense Average30.3
  Opponents Record5-4
  Conference Record0-0
  Home Record0-5
  Away Record1-3
1961 NCAA Final Rankings
 Rank   Record   Source 
  was not ranked.
  
1961 Alabama Intercollegiate Athletic- Standings
  Season   Bowls   Conference 
 Team  W/L/T  PF  PA    W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
Troy 1-856273   William Clipson

1961 All American Awards
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Award   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 

1961 All Alabama Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Players
 Player   Position   Class   Ht.   Wt.   Team   Source 
 Coming Someday 


Some records may be incomplete.


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