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Troy and UAB football to renew series in 2028, 2029

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TROY, Ala. – Troy and UAB will renew its football rivalry with a two-game series in 2028 and 2029, both schools announced Friday. The Trojans and Blazers met every year from 2009 until 2014 before UAB disbanded its program for two years. “This a great series for both our football program and our fans,” Director of Athletics Brent Jones said. “We…

Former Troy Football Standout John Johnson Dies after Motorcycle Wreck

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Graphic Image from Troy University Troy University has announced that John Johnson, a standout wide receiver from 2014-17, has died after a motorcycle crash in Jacksonville, Florida. According to Jacksonville TV station WTLV/WJXX, the police report says Johnson was trying to pass a truck on his motorcycle yesterday when he hit the back side of the truck and was thrown…

Late Game Heroics Leads Troy to a Perfect Weekend in Vegas

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LAS VEGAS (Troy Athletics) – Troy’s Japonica James struggled to get the ball to go into the hoop for most of the Las Vegas trip, but the senior showed moxie and was the spark that the Trojans needed late in a battle against Kent State. James’ late game heroics were enough as Troy closed out the South Point Holiday Hoops Classic…