One Troy Today 8/25: GAME WEEK IS HERE!

Trojan Football Returns This Week

August 25, 2025

Good Morning, Trojan Nation. One thing we never get tired of is seeing moments like this for the Troy Fam!

What’s all stirring in today’s edition of One Troy Today? Check it out below!

🏈 Game Week Is Here
⚽️ Three Of A Kind
🎙️ Talkin’ Ball
⚔️ And much, much more!

Not that we’ve been counting or anything, but it’s been 266 days, 10 hours and 38 minutes (approximately) since we’ve seen Troy football on the field.

That is about to change as GAME WEEK is HERE!

Training camp is over and preparation is in full swing as the Trojans get ready to host Nicholls at The Vet this Saturday. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.

Countdown to Kickoff is brought to you by Conecuh Sausage. Conecuh Sausage is made in Alabama, it’s great on the grill and a fan favorite for tailgating. Conecuh Sausage, the Official Sausage of Troy Athletics. 

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Talkin’ Ball. No better way to get you ready for this week’s season opener than a little Trojan Talk!

Tonight, the Tojan Talk Coach’s Show hosts its Kickoff Party TONIGHT at Baumhower's Victory Grille featuring specials on wings and Trojan Ale, the Sound of the South Pep Band, Troy Cheer, T-Roy, special giveaways and more.

Hosted by Barry McKnight, Trojan Talk features football head coach Gerad Parker and special guests each Monday night during football season, live from Baumhower's in Troy. The show is streamed live on Facebook (TroyTrojansFB) each week and broadcast on the complete Troy Sports Media Network.

In addition to Parker on the show, quarterback Goose Crowder and offensive lineman Eli Russ will join McKnight to break down Troy's offense, while linebacker Jordan Stringer and spear Devin Lafayette will represent the defense.

🔼 Three Of A Kind. Three straight games with three straight goals equals three straight Ws for the Troy soccer squad.

The Trojans picked up back-to-back 3-0 victories over the weekend, toppling Southeastern Louisiana on Friday evening, followed by a Sunday shutout of Spring Hill to cap off the fun.

It marks the first time since 2014 that Troy has scored three or more goals in three consecutive games.

Alaina Uncapher, Kelsey Barrett and Jiselle Daniels all found the back of the net for the Trojans. Daniels has now scored in her third straight match, while Barrett becomes the first Troy freshman to notch a goal and an assist in the same match since Kendra Cashion in 2018.

🔼 The Comeback Kid. It looked like the Trojans had found their leader with Goose Crowder at the helm of the Troy offense last season.

But the injuries had other ideas as the Trojan gun slinger was sidelined just 11 quarters into the 2024 season.

This fall, the redshirt junior is back for vengeance and the national media believe so too as Crowder was named to the 2025 Comeback Player of the Year Watch List late last week.

🤔 TROY TRIVIA

What is Troy football’s record over its past 10 home openers dating back to the 2015 season?

Got a guess?

Scroll to the bottom to find the answer!

*All times Central

Thursday, August 28th
⚽️ Soccer at North Alabama @ 7pm

Friday, August 29th
👟 Cross Country at JSU Foothill Invitational (Oxford, Ala.)

Saturday, August 30th
🏈 Football vs. Nicholls @ 6pm
🏐 Volleyball vs. Georgia @ 4pm (Birmingham, Ala.)

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 8-2

⚔️ Let’s get this week started!