Troy University Athletics
This Week in Troy University Athletics (September 28 - October 6)
9/28/2026 10:41:00 AM | General
This Week in Troy Athletics
September 28 – October 6, 2026
Monday, September 28
All Day – Away Men's Golf at Squire Creek CC (Ruston, LA)Â
6 – 7 p.m. – Trojan Talk at Baumhower's Victory Grille
- Hosted Tonight by Barry McKnight, who will be joined by Head Football Coach Gerad Parker, Student-Athletes Jordan Lovett and Bryce Steele as well as Men's Tennis Coach Rolando Vargas
- Fans in attendance will be able to enjoy 81 cent wings and $2.99 Trojan Ales.
- Prize drawings for fans on hand from Troy Sports Properties.
- Show will also broadcast on TroyTrojans.com/Listen or Facebook.com/TroyTrojansFB
Tuesday, September 29
All Day – Away Men's Golf at Squire Creek CC (Ruston, LA)Â
Wednesday, September 30
6 p.m. – Softball vs. Wallace State Community College-Hanceville at the Troy Softball Complex
- Preseason Exhibition – Free Admission
Friday, October 2Â
All Day – Away Women's Tennis at River State Shoot-Out (San Marcos, TX)Â
All Day – Away Men's Tennis at Mercer Tournament (Macon, GA)Â
4:30 p.m. – Softball vs. Gadsden State Community College at the Troy Softball Complex
- Preseason Exhibition – Free Admission
6 p.m. – Away Volleyball AT Southern Miss
- TV: ESPN+
Saturday, October 3
All Day – Away Women's Tennis at River State Shoot-Out (San Marcos, TX)Â
All Day – Away Men's Tennis at Mercer Tournament (Macon, GA)Â
4 p.m. – Away Volleyball AT Southern Miss
- TV: ESPN+
5 p.m. – HOME Soccer vs. Coastal Carolina at the Troy Soccer Complex
- TV: ESPN+
- Sun Belt Conference Play Continues for Head Coach Jake Lauer and the Trojans
- All Home Soccer Matches are Free Admission
- University Activities Council Takeover Night
- Free Student Prizes and Giveaways throughout the match
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Sunday, October 4
All Day – Away Women's Tennis at River State Shoot-Out (San Marcos, TX)Â
All Day – Away Men's Tennis at Mercer Tournament (Macon, GA)Â
Monday, October 5
All Day – Away Men's Golf at West Bay Collegiate (Estero, FL)
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Tuesday, October 6
All Day – Away Men's Golf at West Bay Collegiate (Estero, FL)
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Gameday Timeline – Football vs Southern Miss – PACK THE VET!
3 p.m. – Kids Zone Opens in the outfield of Riddle-Pace Field
- Free for all children to enjoy
4 – 6 p.m. – Pregame Concert by The Park Band on Tailgate Terrace
- Open to all fans to enjoy
- Food trucks available along University Avenue as well as a Beer Garden open on Tailgate Terrace
4:45 p.m. – Trojan Walk on Tailgate Terrace
5 p.m. – Stadium Club / Suites Open
5:30 p.m. – Gates Open
- 2026 College World Series Troy Baseball Team will sign autographs for fans on the concourse inside of the Vet at this time.
- Fans will also be able to receive a commemorative College World Series poster upon entry as part of the pregame autographs.
7 p.m. – Football vs. Southern Miss at The Vet
- TV: ESPN2
- Radio: Troy Sports Media Network
- Promotions:
- Game sponsored by Troy Bank & Trust
- Ticket Specials
- Take a Kid to the Game FREE Night where all youth 12 & under receive a free ticket with purchase of an adult ticket. General Admission Tickets are on-sale for $5 and Reserved Tickets are also available for $10 at TroyTrojans.com/FBTickets
- Faculty & Staff receive Free admission with Promo code emailed to them last week (also this week)
- Halftime Fireworks
- You won't want to miss out on Halftime Fireworks and "Glow Up the Vet" thanks to the Vance Law Firm!
- Concessions Specials
- $3 Busch Lights and $3 Hot Dogs will be on-sale (while supplies last)
- Dan Smith – Troy Parks and Rec Appreciation Night
- Longtime Troy Parks and Recreation Director Dan Smith will be honored as an honorary captain for the Trojans.
- All members of the Troy Parks and Recreation Department are invited to join Mr. Dan for a special on-field presentation during the game as part of Dan Smith Appreciation Night.
- Student Guest Tickets
- $1 each for Troy University Students. Please visit www.TroyTrojans.com/StudentTickets to purchase yours today to qualify for prizes such as a flat screen TV, AirPods and Bluetooth speakers
- Glow Up the Student Section
- First 2,500 Troy Students will receive Thundersticks, Rally Towels and Light Up Batons
- Students Be the DJ
- DM your song requests to TroyAthletics on IG or email athleticsmarketing@troy.edu
- Additional Student Giveaways
- Students will be on full display on ESPN2 and will receive multiple food and energy drink giveaways throughout the night!
GO TROJANS!
