This week in Troy University athletics: Sept. 28-Oct. 6

September 28 – October 6, 2026

Monday, September 28

All day – Away men's golf at Squire Creek CC (Ruston, LA)

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)

Wednesday, September 30

6 p.m. – Softball vs. Wallace State Community College-Hanceville at the Troy Softball Complex

• Preseason exhibition – free admission.

Friday, October 2

All day – Away women's tennis at River State Shoot-Out (San Marcos, TX)

All day – Away men's tennis at Mercer Tournament (Macon, GA)

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)

All day – Away men's tennis at Mercer Tournament (Macon, GA)

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.

Sunday, October 4

All day – Away women's tennis at River State Shoot-Out (San Marcos, TX)

All day – Away men's tennis at Mercer Tournament (Macon, GA)

Monday, October 5

All day – Away men's golf at West Bay Collegiate (Estero, FL)

Tuesday, October 6

All day – Away men's golf at West Bay Collegiate (Estero, FL)

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 and 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 and 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.