Final
September 12, 2026 β’ Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL), Troy
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 12, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Alabama State Hornets (2-1) takes on Troy Trojans (2-0) at Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL), Troy.
Alabama State Hornets
Visiting Side
Record
2-1
Road Split
0-1
Troy Trojans
Home Side
Record
2-0
Home Split
2-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ALA
|
7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
|
TRO
|
14 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
13:25
TK Keyes 73 Yd pass from Goose Crowder (Ethan Head Kick)
Score
10:51
Jamarie Hostzclaw 50 Yd Run (Andrew Abu-Akel Kick)
Score
5:56
Jaheim Merriweather 69 Yd Run (Ethan Head Kick)
Score
11:52
Ethan Head 24 Yd Field Goal
Score
3:41
Jaheim Merriweather 6 Yd Run (Ethan Head Kick)
Score
0:15
Jaheim Merriweather 1 Yd Run (Ethan Head Kick)
Score
11:33
John Austin 19 Yd pass from Andrew Body (Andrew Abu-Akel Kick)
Score
8:41
Andrew Abu-Akel 37 Yd Field Goal
Score
5:00
Ethan Head 47 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Alabama State Hornets
VS
π 53%
Troy Trojans
Projected Score
ALA 24
-
TRO 27
Data Confidence
Low
Data Used
2 of 4 categories
- Historical trends show a slight edge for the home side.
- Waiting on live data to refine advanced projections.
Alabama State Hornets
STAT
Troy Trojans
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Troy Trojans plays on familiar turf at Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL), Troy.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
π―
Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Alabama State Hornets Could Win
Alabama State Hornets will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Troy Trojans Could Win
Historical trends show a slight edge for the home side.
Deciding Factor
Waiting on live data to refine advanced projections.
Game Details
Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL), Troy
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
26,634
Closing Odds
Line: TROY -23.5 | O/U: 52.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Goose Crowder
14/27, 201 YDS, 1 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Jaheim Merriweather
13 CAR, 127 YDS, 3 TD
Team Passing Yards
Andrew Body
13/23, 105 YDS, 1 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Jamarie Hostzclaw
12 CAR, 80 YDS, 1 TD
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Alabama State Hornets (48.8%)
Troy Trojans (51.2%)
Total Submissions: 62 circles
Arena Chat
Live Fan Arena
Guest Allowed
π₯
No messages yet in this arena.
Be the first to drop some hype!
Be the first to drop some hype!
β‘ Powered by GIPHY Developers
Join the Circle to drop hype and talk trash.
Join Now
Social & News Hub
Sports Wire
Recent
U.S. Senate votes 77-22 to pass Protect College Sports Act β
Click to view coverage
Read Full Story →
Sports Wire
Recent
What is the Protect College Sports Act? What would the bill do? β
Click to view coverage
Read Full Story →
Sports Wire
Recent
Will these SEC impact players become Heisman hopefuls? β
Click to view coverage
Read Full Story →
Sports Wire
Recent
Cole's Block Party: 'There is no favoritism in the Block Party' β
Click to view coverage
Read Full Story →
π
Official Game Discussion
Live
Join thousands of fans tweeting highlights, stats, and real-time reactions for #AlabamaStateHornets vs #TroyTrojans.
Open Stream β
πΈ
Instagram Gameday Highlights
Stories
Catch warmups, sideline photos, and fan celebrations in the stadium.
View Photos β