1956 Troy State Red Wave football team
| 1956 Troy State Red Wave football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Alabama Intercollegiate Conference |
| Record | 3–5 (1–2 AIC) |
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| Home stadium | Veterans Memorial Stadium |
The 1956 Troy State Red Wave football team represented Troy State Teachers College (now known as Troy University) as a member of the Alabama Intercollegiate Conference (AIC) during the 1956 NAIA football season. Led by second-year head coach William Clipson, the Red Wave compiled an overall record of 3–5, with a mark of 1–2 in conference play.
Schedule[edit]
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22 | Livingston State | W 21–6 | 2,500 | [1] | |
| September 29 | at Tampa* | L 19–32 | [2] | ||
| October 6 | Delta State* |
| L 0–19 | [3] | |
| October 13 | at Jacksonville State | L 14–27 | 8,000 | [4] | |
| October 20 | South Georgia* |
| W 13–2 | [5] | |
| October 27 | Austin Peay* |
| W 14–13 | 3,500 | [6] |
| November 3 | at Florence State | L 6–27 | 5,000 | [7] | |
| November 10 | at Carson–Newman* | Jefferson City, TN | L 20–21 | [8] | |
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References[edit]
- ^ "Troy footballl teams face crucial games in contests on road". The Troy Messenger. September 24, 1956. Retrieved November 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Tampa beats Troy in wild game 32–19". News-Press. September 30, 1956. Retrieved November 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Strong Delta State blanks Troy Red Wave, 19 to 0". The Montgomery Advertiser. October 7, 1956. Retrieved November 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Gamecocks trip Troy, 27–14". The Anniston Star. October 14, 1956. Retrieved November 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Troy State wins second, downs South Georgia,13–2". The Montgomery Advertiser. October 21, 1956. Retrieved November 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Boyd and Hix lead Troy State Wave over tough Austin Peay crew, 14–13". The Montgomery Advertiser. October 28, 1956. Retrieved November 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Troy State falls before onslaught of hungry Florence Lions, 27 to 6". The Troy Messenger. November 5, 1956. Retrieved November 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Eagles squeak by Troy". The Knoxville News-Sentinel. November 11, 1956. Retrieved November 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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