Fans gather in Troy to watch the Battle for the Belt football rivalry
Veteran’s Memorial Stadium was filled with families cheering on both teams, and the cold didn’t seem to dampen their spirits.
Gunnar Watson threw four touchdown passes to propel Troy to a 45-14 victory over UL Monroe.
Gunnar Watson threw three touchdown passes to Chris Lewis and Kimani Vidal ran for 125 yards and a TD to help Troy beat South Alabama 28-10 Thursday night and extend the Trojans’ win streak to six games.
Veteran’s Memorial Stadium was filled with families cheering on both teams, and the cold didn’t seem to dampen their spirits.
Troy Quarterback, Gunnar Watson, earns Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week.
Gunnar Watson threw three second-half touchdown passes and ran for another score as Troy rallied in the second half to beat Texas State 31-13.
Former Troy Linebacker, Carlton Martial, is named the Sun Belt Male Student-Athlete of the Year.
Troy Linebacker Richard Jibunor & Place Kicker Scott Taylor Renfroe earn Sun Belt Players of the Week Honors.
Kimani Vidal ran for 116 yards, Jabre Barter had four catches for 138 yards and Scott Taylor Renfroe kicked four field goals and Troy beat Army 19-0. The Trojans’ defense recovered three fumbles and had six sacks and held the Black Knights to 78-yards passing, 2-of-13 third down conversions and 1 of 5 on fourth.
Troy will honor their former head football coach, Larry Blakeney, during their game against Louisiana on November 18th.
The nations leading rusher, Kimani Vidal, earns the title of Sun Belt Offensive Player of the week.