Alabama State plays Troy football at Veterans Memorial Stadium

Alabama State faces Troy in a non-conference football matchup at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 12. The game is scheduled for a 3 p.m. CT kickoff and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Alabama State enters the contest with a 2-0 record, while Troy holds a 1-0 mark after its opening week. The Hornets, who have never defeated an FBS opponent, aim to represent the SWAC against a Sun Belt favorite. History shows the teams have met twice since 2001, with Troy winning both previous encounters by a combined score of 72-7. Alabama State relies on a running game that has produced over 300 yards in two outings, while Troy boasts a defense that held Sam Houston to 38 rushing yards in its previous game.

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