Troy Hosts South Alabama in Battle for the Belt

The annual "Battle for the Belt" between Troy and South Alabama will be played Saturday at Veterans Memorial Stadium, with Troy hosting and honoring College Football Hall of Famer Larry Blakeney. Troy (2–2) leads the series 9–4 but saw its six-game run snapped last year by South Alabama, 25–9. Troy is aiming to start Sun Belt play strong and rebound from a difficult 2024, while South Alabama (1–4) seeks to end a four-game skid and avoid an early second conference loss. The matchup has significance for both teams' conference positioning.