Troy University Athletics
Troy Announces Defend the Vet Campaign for “Battle for the Belt”
10/17/2023 8:09:00 AM | Football
TROY, Ala. – While all games count the same in the standings, some just mean more, and that can be said for the annual "Battle for the Belt" showdown between Troy and South Alabama. This year's installment will be held at The Vet on Nov. 2 in front of a national televised audience on ESPN2, and Troy Athletics announced Tuesday a Defend The Vet campaign for the game.
"We are calling on Troy fans and college football fans far and wide to be at The Vet on Nov. 2 for the 'Battle for the Belt,'" Troy Director of Athletics Brent Jones said. "The Troy and South Alabama game is one of college football's best rivalries, and we need the environment in The Vet to be electric for the nationally televised audience. We are holding nothing back from the fan experience, with in-game fireworks to honoring Carlton Martial and a Four Quarter Party for students."
Troy already announced the game will be Carlton Martial Day at The Vet to celebrate the NCAA's all-time leading tackler, where he will serve as the honorary captain and the first 5,780 fans will go home with a free Carlton Martial poster.
Additionally, the following ticket specials are in place for the game; tickets can be purchased by calling 877-878-WINS (9467) or online at TroyTrojans.com/FBTickets.
Ticket Specials
Defend The Vet Package
- 50-Pack
- $250 includes 50 general admission tickets for the South Alabama game, 50 general admission tickets for the Louisiana game (11/18) and a donation of 50 Community Hero tickets for the Military Appreciation Game (Louisiana)
- 100-Pack
- $400 includes 100 general admission tickets for the South Alabama game, 100 general admission tickets for the Louisiana game (11/18) and a donation of 100 Community Hero Tickets for the Military Appreciation Game (Louisiana)
- Anyone with a 334 area code phone number can take advantage of our $33.40 ticket packages to Defend the Vet vs. South Alabama. Fans can visit TroyTrojans.com/334Night and use promo code 334.
- Reserved Tickets – 2 Reserved Tickets for $33.40 (Regular Price, $52)
- General Admission Tickets – 4 GA Tickets for $33.40 (Regular Price, $72)
Troy University students can take advantage of a $5 student guest ticket as part of an early bird special. These tickets are available for a limited time only and must be purchased through the Troy Athletics Ticket Office. Troy students can log into their student account online at TroyTrojans.com/StudentTickets or contact the Troy Athletics Ticket Office at 334-670-3681. Please have your student ID number with you while making your purchase.
Fourth Quarter Fireworks
Fans will be treated to a special fireworks show in conjunction with the Fourth Quarter, Our Quarter video.
Four Quarter Party
Pregame
Troy Athletics is hosting a tailgate for Troy University Students on Tailgate Terrace. Complimentary food and drinks will be provided for all students while supplies last.
First Quarter
Student Giveaway provided to all Troy University students as they enter the gates for the game. Students will be joined in the student section by several head coaches, including men's basketball's Scott Cross, women's basketball's Chanda Rigby, baseball's Skylar Meade and softball's Eric Newell.
Second Quarter
Students will be able to submit their song choices to be played throughout the second quarter of the game (and throughout additional parts of the game as well).
Third Quarter
Free hot dogs provided to students while supplies last in the student section.
Fourth Quarter
Energy drinks provided to students while supplies last in the Troy Student Section
Pregame Concert featuring 12Eleven
The concert will begin at 3:30 p.m. and conclude at 5:30 p.m. in Tailgate Terrace.
Kids Zone Special Guests
The Troy Baseball and Softball teams will be on hand in the Kids Zone prior to the game to interact with all children in attendance. Several stations will be set up throughout the infield and outfield of Riddle-Pace Field for interactive games with the teams as well as several inflatables in the outfield.
Trojan Walk
Trojan Walk will take place at 4:15 p.m. before the 6:30 p.m. contest. As part of Carlton Martial Day at The Vet, the NCAA's career tackles record holder will lead Trojan Walk and then hold a meet and greet with fans in Tailgate Terrace.
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